Patents by Inventor Rex J. McCarthy

Rex J. McCarthy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11020029
    Abstract: A sensor port is adapted to connect to either a sensor or a data source. A reader is configured to identify which of the sensor and the data source is connected to the sensor port. A data path is configured to communicate an analog signal associated with the sensor and digital data associated with the data source to a signal processor according to the identification made by the reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Robert A. Smith, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20190117139
    Abstract: A sensor port is adapted to connect to either a sensor or a data source. A reader is configured to identify which of the sensor and the data source is connected to the sensor port. A data path is configured to communicate an analog signal associated with the sensor and digital data associated with the data source to a signal processor according to the identification made by the reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Robert A. Smith, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 10058275
    Abstract: A sensor port is adapted to connect to either a sensor or a data source. A reader is configured to identify which of the sensor and the data source is connected to the sensor port. A data path is configured to communicate an analog signal associated with the sensor and digital data associated with the data source to a signal processor according to the identification made by the reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Robert A. Smith, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20170014083
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus to analyze two measured signals that are modeled as containing desired and undesired portions such as noise, FM and AM modulation. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, a transformation is used to evaluate a ratio of the two measured signals in order to find appropriate coefficients. The measured signals are then fed into a signal scrubber which uses the coefficients to remove the unwanted portions. The signal scrubbing is performed in either the time domain or in the frequency domain. The method and apparatus are particularly advantageous to blood oximetry and pulserate measurements. In another embodiment, an estimate of the pulserate is obtained by applying a set of rules to a spectral transform of the scrubbed signal. In another embodiment, an estimate of the pulserate is obtained by transforming the scrubbed signal from a first spectral domain into a second spectral domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 9289167
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus to analyze two measured signals that are modeled as containing desired and undesired portions such as noise, FM and AM modulation. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, a transformation is used to evaluate a ratio of the two measured signals in order to find appropriate coefficients. The measured signals are then fed into a signal scrubber which uses the coefficients to remove the unwanted portions. The signal scrubbing is performed in either the time domain or in the frequency domain. The method and apparatus are particularly advantageous to blood oximetry and pulserate measurements. In another embodiment, an estimate of the pulserate is obtained by applying a set of rules to a spectral transform of the scrubbed signal. In another embodiment, an estimate of the pulserate is obtained by transforming the scrubbed signal from a first spectral domain into a second spectral domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: MASIMO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20150116076
    Abstract: A sensor port is adapted to connect to either a sensor or a data source. A reader is configured to identify which of the sensor and the data source is connected to the sensor port. A data path is configured to communicate an analog signal associated with the sensor and digital data associated with the data source to a signal processor according to the identification made by the reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Robert A. Smith, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8920317
    Abstract: A sensor port is adapted to connect to either a sensor or a data source. A reader is configured to identify which of the sensor and the data source is connected to the sensor port. A data path is configured to communicate an analog signal associated with the sensor and digital data associated with the data source to a signal processor according to the identification made by the reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Robert A. Smith, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8888708
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus to analyze two measured signals that are modeled as containing desired and undesired portions such as noise, FM and AM modulation. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined. The method and apparatus are particularly advantageous to blood oximetry and pulserate measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8845543
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus to analyze two measured signals that are modeled as containing desired and undesired portions such as noise, FM and AM modulation. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined. The method and apparatus are particularly advantageous to blood oximetry and pulserate measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8755856
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals using various processing techniques. In certain embodiments, the measured signals are physiological signals. In certain embodiments, the measurements relate to blood constituent measurements including blood oxygen saturation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140081097
    Abstract: A sensor port is adapted to connect to either a sensor or a data source. A reader is configured to identify which of the sensor and the data source is connected to the sensor port. A data path is configured to communicate an analog signal associated with the sensor and digital data associated with the data source to a signal processor according to the identification made by the reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: MASIMO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Robert A. Smith, Rex J. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20130345523
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of oxygen saturation and respiration rate in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to oximetry-based measurements but extends to other types of measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8560034
    Abstract: The present invention involves method and apparatus for analyzing two measured signals that are modeled as containing primary and secondary portions. Coefficients relate the two signals according to a model defined in accordance with the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention involves utilizing a transformation which evaluates a plurality of possible signal coefficients find appropriate coefficients. Alternatively, the present invention involves using statistical functions or Fourier transform and windowing techniques to determine the coefficients relating to two measured signals. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to blood oximetry measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8463349
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of oxygen saturation and respiration rate in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to oximetry-based measurements but extends to other types of measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8364226
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of oxygen saturation and respiration rate in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to oximetry-based measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Patent number: 8359080
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of oxygen saturation and respiration rate in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to oximetry-based measurements but extends to other types of measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120220843
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of oxygen saturation and respiration rate in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to oximetry-based measurements but extends to other types of measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: MASIMO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120165631
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals using various processing techniques. In certain embodiments, the measured signals are physiological signals. In certain embodiments, the measurements relate to blood constituent measurements including blood oxygen saturation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MASIMO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120165624
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of oxygen saturation and respiration rate in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to oximetry-based measurements but extends to other types of measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MASIMO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120149997
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and an apparatus for analyzing measured signals, including the determination of a measurement of oxygen saturation and respiration rate in the measured signals during a calculation of a physiological parameter of a monitored patient. Use of this invention is described in particular detail with respect to oximetry-based measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: MASIMO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohamed K. Diab, Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany, Ibrahim M. Elfadel, Rex J. McCarthy, Walter M. Weber, Robert A. Smith