Patents Examined by Chih M. Far
  • Patent number: 6229856
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus measure blood oxygenation in a subject. A first signal source applies a first input signal during a first time interval. A second signal source applies a second input signal during a second time interval. A detector detects a first parametric signal responsive to the first input signal passing through a portion of the subject having blood therein. The detector also detects a second parametric signal responsive to the second input signal passing through the portion of the subject. The detector generates a detector output signal responsive to the first and second parametric signals. A signal processor receives the detector output signal and demodulates the detector output signal by applying a first demodulation signal to a signal responsive to the detector output signal to generate a first output signal responsive to the first parametric signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Walter M. Weber, Ammar Al-Ali