18670022. ACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH ATTACHMENT PORTION simplified abstract (MASIMO CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 ACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH ATTACHMENT PORTION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH ATTACHMENT PORTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Acoustic Sensor
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH ATTACHMENT PORTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Valery G. Telfort of Irvine CA (US)
Ehsan Masoumi of Montreal (CA)
Dimitar Dimitrov of Saint-Laurent (CA)
ACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH ATTACHMENT PORTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18670022 titled 'ACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH ATTACHMENT PORTION
Simplified Explanation
An acoustic sensor is used in various ways to improve physiological monitoring and other benefits. It includes a deformable portion for better patient coupling and an adhesive layer for secure attachment. A semi-spherical acoustic coupler further enhances signal coupling.
- The acoustic sensor improves physiological monitoring.
- It includes a deformable portion for better patient coupling.
- An adhesive layer ensures secure attachment to the patient.
- A semi-spherical acoustic coupler enhances signal coupling.
Key Features and Innovation
The key features and innovations of this technology include:
- Improved physiological monitoring
- Deformable portion for better patient coupling
- Adhesive layer for secure attachment
- Semi-spherical acoustic coupler for enhanced signal coupling
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields such as:
- Healthcare for physiological monitoring
- Sports performance monitoring
- Sleep monitoring
Problems Solved
This technology addresses specific problems such as:
- Inaccurate physiological monitoring
- Poor signal coupling
- Unsecure sensor attachment
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced physiological monitoring accuracy
- Improved patient comfort
- Secure and reliable sensor attachment
Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Medical device industry for patient monitoring devices
- Sports performance monitoring equipment
- Sleep tracking devices for consumer use
Questions about Acoustic Sensor
How does the deformable portion of the acoustic sensor improve patient coupling?
The deformable portion allows the sensor to conform to the patient's body, ensuring better contact and signal transmission.
What are the potential commercial applications of the acoustic sensor technology?
The technology can be used in various industries such as healthcare, sports, and consumer electronics for monitoring purposes.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to certain described aspects, an acoustic sensor is employed in a variety of beneficial ways to provide improved physiological monitoring, among other advantages. In various embodiments, the acoustic sensor may include an attachment sub-assembly including a deformable portion that enables improved coupling to a patient. Additionally, the acoustic sensor may include an adhesive layer that, in combination with the deformable portion, enables even, robust, and secure attachment of the sensor to the patient. In various embodiments, an acoustic coupler having a semi-spherical shape is provided to further improve coupling of acoustic signals from the patient to the sensor.
