Abstract: The value of three components of an analog signal are compared with zero and in two's compared with one another. Each possible combination of the comparison result, within the range of possible phase argument values of the analog signal, has correlated therewith a respective zone, whereby there is formed a coarse interpolation of a period of the analog signal into phase zones. The components are digitized and there are selected the components having the smallest (X), the intermediate (Y) and the largest (Z) absolute value. There are formed the digital functions H=Y-X and K=Z-Y+X. Each possible combination (H, K) is correlated to a respective predetermined number of steps of the phase argument within the zone, thereby producing a fine interpolation of the zone into steps. Preferably, at the beginning there is substracted from each analog component one-third of the sum of the three components.

Abstract: A respirator used to replace or assist the respiratory function and automatically regulate the respiration gas flow and pressure during the inspiration phase and expiration phase comprising means for measuring the flow and pressure of respiration gas and providing electrical output signals, valve means including an adjustable valve for controlling the flow and pressure of respiration gas past the measuring means, and electronic regulating means connected with the measuring means and valve means for comparing the electrical signals with predetermined values including standard values and for generating a regulating signal for adjusting the valve means.

Abstract: Regulation of the flow and pressure of the respiration gas in a respirator coupled to a patient is disclosed in regard to a respirator arrangement having a flow and pressure measuring device arranged proximate the patient connection for determining the flow and pressure of the respiration gas and converting the magnitudes, measured into electrical signals and also valve means arranged between the respiration gas source and the measuring device for controlling the flow and pressure of the respiration gas. Means are provided for obtaining a control signal for modulating the valve means by comparing the actual values measured for the flow and pressure with nominal values which themselves are calculated from preselected fixed values and said actual values.