Method and apparatus for control of non-invasive parameter measurements

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PATENT NO 8961426
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13180315

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Improved methods and apparatus for non-invasively assessing one or more parameters associated with fluidic systems such as the circulatory system of a living organism, when such parameters are potentially affected by other concurrent events. In one exemplary embodiment, apparatus and methods for compensating for occlusive events (e.g., pressure cuff inflation) occurring ipsilateral to the location of parameter measurement are disclosed. Upon passive detection of signal degradation resulting from the event, the apparatus selectively enters a “wait state” wherein further processing of the hemodynamic data is suspended until the degrading event subsides. This behavior mitigates any adverse effects the event might have on the accuracy of the representation of the measured hemodynamic parameter generated by the system. In another exemplary embodiment, the measured data is analyzed in order to classify the type of event (e.g., occlusive or other), such classification allowing the system to appropriately tailor its response to the event.

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UNITED STATES GTM MEDICAL DEVICES249 SOUTH HIGHWAY 101 360 SOLANA BEACH CA 92075

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Craycroft, Warren San Diego, US 4 89
Gallant, Stuart L San Diego, US 29 1376
Goharlaee, Manouchehr Encinitas, US 16 222
Martin, Gregory J Carlsbad, US 16 296
Voss, Gregory I Solana Beach, US 25 837

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