CA2556744A1 - Oximeter cross-talk reduction - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing cross-talk in an oximeter. The oximeter includes a band pass filter. The amount of cross-talk through the band pass filter is estimated. Based on this estimate, the corner frequencies of the band pass filter are adjusted when it is designed to minimize the cross-talk.
In one embodiment, a calibration mode is performed when a sensor is attached to the oximeter. In the calibration mode, the signals are measured with first only the red LED on and then with only the IR LED on. Any signal measured in the off channel is assumed to be a result of cross-talk from the other channel. The magnitude of the cross-talk is determined as a percentage, and subsequently the percentage is multiplied by the actual signal and subtracted from the other LED signal as cross-talk compensation.
In one embodiment, a calibration mode is performed when a sensor is attached to the oximeter. In the calibration mode, the signals are measured with first only the red LED on and then with only the IR LED on. Any signal measured in the off channel is assumed to be a result of cross-talk from the other channel. The magnitude of the cross-talk is determined as a percentage, and subsequently the percentage is multiplied by the actual signal and subtracted from the other LED signal as cross-talk compensation.
Description
OXIMETER CROSS-TALK REDUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to oximeters, and in particular to methods for reducing cross-talk between red and IR signals in pulse oximeters.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to oximeters, and in particular to methods for reducing cross-talk between red and IR signals in pulse oximeters.
[0002] Pulse oximetry is typically used to measure various blood chemistry characteristics including, but not limited to, the blood-oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood, the volume of individual blood pulsations supplying the tissue, and the rate of blood pulsations corresponding to each heartbeat of a patient. Measurement of these characteristics has been accomplished by use of a non-invasive sensor which scatters light through a portion of the patient's tissue where blood perfuses the tissue, and photoelectrically senses the absorption of light at various wavelengths in such tissue. The amount of light absorbed is then used to calculate the amount of blood constituent being measured.
[0003] The light scattered through the tissue is selected to be of one or more wavelengths that are absorbed by the blood in an amount representative of the amount of the blood constituent present in the blood. The amount of transmitted light scattered through the tissue will vary in accordance with the changing amount of blood constituent in the tissue and the related light absorption. For measuring blood oxygen level, such sensors have typically been provided with a light source that is adapted to generate light of at least two different wavelengths, and with photodetectors sensitive to both of those wavelengths, in accordance with known techniques for measuring blood oxygen saturation.
[0004] Known non-invasive sensors include devices that are secured to a portion of the body, such as a finger, an ear or the scalp. In animals and humans, the tissue of these body portions is perfused with blood and the tissue surface is readily accessible to the sensor.
[0005] A typical pulse oximeter will alternately illuminate the patient with red and infrared light to obtain two different detector signals. One of the issues with each signal, for the red and infrared (IR), is cross-talk. For example, the red signal, after filtering, will still be tailing off when the IR LED is turned on, and vice-versa. Typically pulse oximeter circuits include such filters to filter out noise before demodulating, such as the 50 or 60Hz ambient light from fluorescent or other lights, or electrical interference. Such filtering can result in crosstalk when the filtering spreads out the red and IR pulses so they overlap.
[0006] One approach for dealing with cross-talk in the form of phase distortion, as opposed to the amplitude distortion the present invention addresses, is shown in US
Patent No.
5,995,858. This patent shows an approach where the same signal drives the red and IR at opposite phases, giving a phase offset problem. This patent deals with a phase error in the response of the band pass filter of a reference signal causing cross-talk of red into IR and vice versa. In order to minimize or compensate for this phase error, the oximeter is operated with only the IR LED active, and then only with the red LED active. From this, a correction constant is determined that is used in the equation for determining oxygen saturation.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Patent No.
5,995,858. This patent shows an approach where the same signal drives the red and IR at opposite phases, giving a phase offset problem. This patent deals with a phase error in the response of the band pass filter of a reference signal causing cross-talk of red into IR and vice versa. In order to minimize or compensate for this phase error, the oximeter is operated with only the IR LED active, and then only with the red LED active. From this, a correction constant is determined that is used in the equation for determining oxygen saturation.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing cross-talk in an oximeter. The oximeter includes a band pass filter. The amount of cross-talk through the band pass filter is estimated. Based on this estimate, the corner frequencies of the band pass filter are adjusted to minimize the cross-talk.
[0008] In one embodiment, the band pass filter is a hardware filter, and the corner frequencies are adjusted in the design and selection of the appropriate resistors and capacitors. In another embodiment, the band pass filter is in hardware, and the frequencies can be adjusted during operation or calibration.
(0009] In another embodiment, the present invention also includes a calibration mode which is performed when a sensor is attached to the oximeter. In the calibration mode, the signals are measured with first only the red LED on and then with only the IR
LED on. Any signal measured in the off channel is assumed to be a result of cross-talk from the other channel. The effect is linear, enabling it to be compensated for in software.
The magnitude of the cross-talk is determined as a percentage, and subsequently the percentage is multiplied by the actual signal and subtracted from the other LED signal as cross-talk compensation.
LED on. Any signal measured in the off channel is assumed to be a result of cross-talk from the other channel. The effect is linear, enabling it to be compensated for in software.
The magnitude of the cross-talk is determined as a percentage, and subsequently the percentage is multiplied by the actual signal and subtracted from the other LED signal as cross-talk compensation.
[0010] For a fiuther understanding of the nature and advantages of the invention, reference should be made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an oximeter incorporating the present invention.
[0012] Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a portion of the circuit of Fig. 1 illustrating the placement of a filter according to the present invention.
[0013] Fig. 3 is a circuit diagram of a band pass filter according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0014] Fig. 4 is a timing diagram illustrating the low and high pass filtering effects on the red and IR signals according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0015] Fig. 5 is a circuit diagram illustrating an embodiment of a LED drive circuit including the circuit connections for the calibration mode according to an embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Overall System [0016] Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment of an oximetry system incorporating the present invention. A sensor 10 includes red and infrared LEDs and a photodetector.
These are connected by a cable 12 to a board 14. LED drive current is provided by an LED
drive interface 16. The received photocurrent from the sensor is provided to an I-V
interface 18.
The IR and red voltages are then provided to a sigma-delta interface 20 incorporating the present invention. The output of sigma-delta interface 20 is provided to a microcontroller 22.
Microcontroller 22 includes flash memory for a program, and SRAM memory for data. The processor also includes a microprocessor chip 24 connected to a flash memory 26. Finally, a clock 28 is used and an interface 30 to a digital calibration in the sensor 10 is provided. A
separate host 32 receives the processed information, as well as receiving an analog signal on a line 34 for providing an analog display.
Bandpass Filter [0017] Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the location of the filter according to an embodiment of the invention. Shown is a sensor 10 that is driven by an LED
drive circuit 16.
The LED drive circuit 16 alternately drives an IR LED 40 and a red LED 42. A
photodetector 44 provides a signal to a current-to-voltage (I-V converter 46).
The voltage signal is provided to high pass and anti-abasing filter 48. This block includes the band pass filter according to an embodiment of the invention. The output signal is then provided to a sigma-delta modulator S0. The output of sigma-delta modulator 50 is provided to a demodulator 52, which is then provided to filtering and decimating blocks 54 and 56.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Overall System [0016] Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment of an oximetry system incorporating the present invention. A sensor 10 includes red and infrared LEDs and a photodetector.
These are connected by a cable 12 to a board 14. LED drive current is provided by an LED
drive interface 16. The received photocurrent from the sensor is provided to an I-V
interface 18.
The IR and red voltages are then provided to a sigma-delta interface 20 incorporating the present invention. The output of sigma-delta interface 20 is provided to a microcontroller 22.
Microcontroller 22 includes flash memory for a program, and SRAM memory for data. The processor also includes a microprocessor chip 24 connected to a flash memory 26. Finally, a clock 28 is used and an interface 30 to a digital calibration in the sensor 10 is provided. A
separate host 32 receives the processed information, as well as receiving an analog signal on a line 34 for providing an analog display.
Bandpass Filter [0017] Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the location of the filter according to an embodiment of the invention. Shown is a sensor 10 that is driven by an LED
drive circuit 16.
The LED drive circuit 16 alternately drives an IR LED 40 and a red LED 42. A
photodetector 44 provides a signal to a current-to-voltage (I-V converter 46).
The voltage signal is provided to high pass and anti-abasing filter 48. This block includes the band pass filter according to an embodiment of the invention. The output signal is then provided to a sigma-delta modulator S0. The output of sigma-delta modulator 50 is provided to a demodulator 52, which is then provided to filtering and decimating blocks 54 and 56.
[0018] Fig. 3 illustrates a band pass filter 60 according to an embodiment of the invention.
The filter includes an amplifier 62 and a resistor and capacitor circuit comprising capacitors C2, C110, C111, and C40 and resistors R7, 8111, 8112, 8110, and 8109. An input to this circuit is provided from I-V converter 46 along a line 64 to a first switch 66 for an offset correction not relevant to the present invention. The signal is then provided to a second switch 68, which is used for a calibration mode according to the present invention. A cross-talk control signal 70 couples the switch to an LED current sense line 72 for calibration mode.
Design of Bandpass Filter [0019] In the design and manufacture of the band pass filter of Fig. 3, the comer frequencies are adjusted by varying the capacitor and resistor values to offset and minimize the cross-talk effect. The corner frequencies are the high pass and low pass ends of the band pass filter, which is in place to filter out ambient interferences.
The filter includes an amplifier 62 and a resistor and capacitor circuit comprising capacitors C2, C110, C111, and C40 and resistors R7, 8111, 8112, 8110, and 8109. An input to this circuit is provided from I-V converter 46 along a line 64 to a first switch 66 for an offset correction not relevant to the present invention. The signal is then provided to a second switch 68, which is used for a calibration mode according to the present invention. A cross-talk control signal 70 couples the switch to an LED current sense line 72 for calibration mode.
Design of Bandpass Filter [0019] In the design and manufacture of the band pass filter of Fig. 3, the comer frequencies are adjusted by varying the capacitor and resistor values to offset and minimize the cross-talk effect. The corner frequencies are the high pass and low pass ends of the band pass filter, which is in place to filter out ambient interferences.
[0020] There is a major trade off involved in the design of the band pass filter. It is desirable to have the filter corners as close to the modulation frequency as possible. Raising the frequency of the high pass corner makes the filter better able to reject any AC portion of ambient light. Typically in the US, fluorescent lights have strong AC
component at 120Hz and the harmonics of 120Hz. It is desirable to filter this out of the signal.
Lowering the cut off frequency of the low pass filter limits the high frequency noise from the I-V converter, and provides some anti-aliasing to keep ambient noise out of the system.
component at 120Hz and the harmonics of 120Hz. It is desirable to filter this out of the signal.
Lowering the cut off frequency of the low pass filter limits the high frequency noise from the I-V converter, and provides some anti-aliasing to keep ambient noise out of the system.
[0021] However, any filtering spreads out the signal in the time domain, for example some of the IR pulse will leak into the dark pulse following it. This has two drawbacks. The first is cross-talk where the IR signal "leaks" into the red signal, and vice versa.
The second is an offset resulting from a transient that occurs due to capacitances in the patient cable between the LED wires and the detector wires. When this transient is filtered, part of it leaks into the sampled part of the signal causing an offset. Both of these effects get worse as the corners of the filters are pulled closer to the modulation frequency.
The second is an offset resulting from a transient that occurs due to capacitances in the patient cable between the LED wires and the detector wires. When this transient is filtered, part of it leaks into the sampled part of the signal causing an offset. Both of these effects get worse as the corners of the filters are pulled closer to the modulation frequency.
[0022] Tuning the band pass filter to optimize for cross-talk is done when it is designed by adjusting the high pass filter corner and the low pass corner to force the cross-talk to be zero.
The size of the Red pulse is measured by comparing the sample PS (see Fig. 4) to the samples taken in the dark states P4 and P6.
Red = PS - P4 + P6 [0023] Since the signal from the IR pulse is still decaying in the Dark2 time period, the P4 sample will be higher due to the low pass response and the lower due to the high pass response. The effect of the IR pulse on P4 will affect the size of the measured red signal.
This is a cause of cross-talk where the IR signal leaks into the Red signal and vice versa.
The size of the Red pulse is measured by comparing the sample PS (see Fig. 4) to the samples taken in the dark states P4 and P6.
Red = PS - P4 + P6 [0023] Since the signal from the IR pulse is still decaying in the Dark2 time period, the P4 sample will be higher due to the low pass response and the lower due to the high pass response. The effect of the IR pulse on P4 will affect the size of the measured red signal.
This is a cause of cross-talk where the IR signal leaks into the Red signal and vice versa.
[0024] This effect is minimized if the filter is a band pass, with both high pass and low pass effects. The effect of the high pass filtering compensates for the effect of the low pass filtering.
[0025] Thus, the corners are adjusted so that the high pass and low pass signals shown in Fig. 5 are adjusted so that the effect of the high pass filtering compensates for the effect of the low pass filtering to minimize cross-talk. The low pass filter causes a positive cross-talk, and the high pass filter causes an offsetting negative cross-talk.
(0026] In one embodiment, the band pass filter consists of an RC high pass followed by a Salen-Key low pass configured as a second order Butterworth filter. The impedance of the RC high pass section will have an effect on the transfer fimction of the Salen-Key circuit, however this effect is negligible if capacitance C2 is much larger than C110 and C111. The high pass filter cut off frequency is 32 Hz., and the low pass filter cut off frequency is 12.7 kHz.
Calibration [0027] In addition to designing the hardware of the band pass filter to reduce cross-talk, a calibration mode allows a further correction for cross-talk using a cross-talk calibration test.
A subtle cross-talk effect arises from the filtering in the circuit causing light and dark pulses to spread out into each other in the time domain. Fortunately the effects from the band pass filter are linear and measurable, and so can be compensated for in software.
Since this is the result of the filtering, the magnitude of the effect is known ahead of time. A
constant is used to subtract the effects of the IR signal from the Red signal and vice versa:
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Red' - Red - IR * Kcross IR' =1R - Red * Kcross [0028] Fig. 5 is a circuit diagram of an embodiment of LED drive circuit 16 of Fig. 2.
Included in the circuit are a connection to the red LED on a line 80, and a connection to the IR LED on a line 82. These are provided through MOSFET transistors 84 and 86 to a 1 ohm resistor 88. In the calibration mode, the LED current sense signal on line 72 is taken from the current through this 1 ohm resistor with line 72 of Fig. 5 connected to line 72 of Fig. 3 as an input through switch 68 to the band pass filter.
Calibration [0027] In addition to designing the hardware of the band pass filter to reduce cross-talk, a calibration mode allows a further correction for cross-talk using a cross-talk calibration test.
A subtle cross-talk effect arises from the filtering in the circuit causing light and dark pulses to spread out into each other in the time domain. Fortunately the effects from the band pass filter are linear and measurable, and so can be compensated for in software.
Since this is the result of the filtering, the magnitude of the effect is known ahead of time. A
constant is used to subtract the effects of the IR signal from the Red signal and vice versa:
S
Red' - Red - IR * Kcross IR' =1R - Red * Kcross [0028] Fig. 5 is a circuit diagram of an embodiment of LED drive circuit 16 of Fig. 2.
Included in the circuit are a connection to the red LED on a line 80, and a connection to the IR LED on a line 82. These are provided through MOSFET transistors 84 and 86 to a 1 ohm resistor 88. In the calibration mode, the LED current sense signal on line 72 is taken from the current through this 1 ohm resistor with line 72 of Fig. 5 connected to line 72 of Fig. 3 as an input through switch 68 to the band pass filter.
[0029] In addition to designing the hardware of the band pass filter to reduce cross-talk, the connection of line 72 in Fig. 5 during a calibration mode allows a further correction for cross-talk using a cross-talk calibration test.
[0030] While doing the cross-talk test, most of the analog circuits on the board are used and so this is a good test to check the integrity of the analog hardware. This test connects the 1 Sl current sense resistor 88 to the input to the band pass filter. This way a fixed LED current 1 S can inject a signal into the signal acquisition circuits. This allows the operation of the LED
drive 16, the band pass filter 60 and the sigma-delta modulator 50 to be verified. In addition, measuring the LED current using the 1ST resistor allows the LED's current sense circuit to be calibrated more accurately than the 10% tolerance capacitors in the circuit would ordinarily allow.
drive 16, the band pass filter 60 and the sigma-delta modulator 50 to be verified. In addition, measuring the LED current using the 1ST resistor allows the LED's current sense circuit to be calibrated more accurately than the 10% tolerance capacitors in the circuit would ordinarily allow.
[0031] Thus, during the calibration mode, current is shunted into the current sense input from the LED drive current. The only analog circuitry not being used is the photodetector and the I-V converter. In a preferred embodiment, whenever a sensor is connected, this is detected and the software automatically does the cross-talk calibration test.
[0032] A 50% drive signal is applied to the LEDs during the calibration circuit to give a sufficiently large signal without going to full range and risking too high of a signal being provided. Alternately, other percentages of the drive current could be used.
[0033] The following steps are performed:
1 ) Set IR LED to SO%, Red LED to 0; then measure the 0 red signal;
2) Set Red LED to 50%, IR LED to 0; then measure the ) IR signal.
1 ) Set IR LED to SO%, Red LED to 0; then measure the 0 red signal;
2) Set Red LED to 50%, IR LED to 0; then measure the ) IR signal.
[0034] Subsequently, during actual operation, the red cross-talk effect is determined by multiplying the percentage cross-talk times the red signal, and then it is subtracted from the IR signal. The corresponding action is done for the red signal.
[0035] As will be understood by those of skill in the art, the present invention could be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the essential characteristic thereof.
For example, the drive current could be obtained in a different manner and a different design could be used for the band pass filter. Alternately, the band pass filter could be used alone, without the software calibration added. Accordingly, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, on the scope of the invention which is set forth in the following claims.
For example, the drive current could be obtained in a different manner and a different design could be used for the band pass filter. Alternately, the band pass filter could be used alone, without the software calibration added. Accordingly, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, on the scope of the invention which is set forth in the following claims.
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1. A method for reducing cross-talk in an oximeter, comprising:
providing a signal corresponding to an oximeter sensor signal;
applying said signal to a band pass filter;
estimating an amount of cross-talk of a signal through said band pass filter;
and adjusting the corner frequencies of said band pass filter to minimize said cross-talk.
providing a signal corresponding to an oximeter sensor signal;
applying said signal to a band pass filter;
estimating an amount of cross-talk of a signal through said band pass filter;
and adjusting the corner frequencies of said band pass filter to minimize said cross-talk.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein said band pass filter is a hardware filter.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein said hardware band pass filter is coupled to the output of a current to voltage converter in said oximeter.
4. The method of claim 2 further comprising:
measuring an amount of remaining cross-talk through said hardware band pass filter after said adjusting; and minimizing said remaining cross-talk by compensation in software of a digitized signal from said hardware band pass filter.
measuring an amount of remaining cross-talk through said hardware band pass filter after said adjusting; and minimizing said remaining cross-talk by compensation in software of a digitized signal from said hardware band pass filter.
5. The method of claim 2 wherein said measuring comprises:
measuring a current from a red LED with no current provided to an IR LED;
and measuring a current from said IR LED with no current provided to said red LED.
measuring a current from a red LED with no current provided to an IR LED;
and measuring a current from said IR LED with no current provided to said red LED.
6. The method of claim 5 further comprising:
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said red LED;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from said IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said IR LED;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from said red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected IR signal.
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said red LED;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from said IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said IR LED;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from said red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected IR signal.
7. A method for compensating for cross-talk in an oximeter, comprising:
providing a signal corresponding to an oximeter sensor signal;
applying said signal to a hardware band pass filter, wherein said hardware band pass filter is coupled to the output of a current to voltage converter in said oximeter;
estimating an amount of cross-talk of a signal through said band pass filter;
adjusting the corner frequencies of said band pass filter to minimize said cross-talk;
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said red LED;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from said IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said IR LED;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from said red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected 1R signal.
providing a signal corresponding to an oximeter sensor signal;
applying said signal to a hardware band pass filter, wherein said hardware band pass filter is coupled to the output of a current to voltage converter in said oximeter;
estimating an amount of cross-talk of a signal through said band pass filter;
adjusting the corner frequencies of said band pass filter to minimize said cross-talk;
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said red LED;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from said IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said IR LED;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from said red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected 1R signal.
8. An oximeter with reduced cross-talk comprising:
an oximeter sensor input;
a current to voltage converted coupled to said oximeter sensor input;
an oximeter sensor input;
a current to voltage converted coupled to said oximeter sensor input;
9 a band pass filter coupled to said current to voltage converter, said band pass filter having corner frequencies adjusted to minimize cross-talk;
an analog-to-digital converter coupled to said band pass filter for converting a detected signal into a digitized detector signal; and a processor coupled to said analog-to-digital converter for manipulating a said digitized detector signal and calculating oxygen saturation.
9. The oximeter of claim 8 further comprising:
a test circuit for providing a test signal to said band pass filter;
a memory storing a program for operating said test circuit to estimate an amount of remaining cross-talk and determining red and IR cross-talk compensation factors to be used in software during normal operation of said oximeter.
an analog-to-digital converter coupled to said band pass filter for converting a detected signal into a digitized detector signal; and a processor coupled to said analog-to-digital converter for manipulating a said digitized detector signal and calculating oxygen saturation.
9. The oximeter of claim 8 further comprising:
a test circuit for providing a test signal to said band pass filter;
a memory storing a program for operating said test circuit to estimate an amount of remaining cross-talk and determining red and IR cross-talk compensation factors to be used in software during normal operation of said oximeter.
10. The oximeter of claim 9 wherein said test circuit comprises:
a resistor;
a switching circuit for alternately coupling said resistor to red and IR LEDs;
and a switch for coupling said resistor to said band pass filter.
a resistor;
a switching circuit for alternately coupling said resistor to red and IR LEDs;
and a switch for coupling said resistor to said band pass filter.
11. The oximeter of claim 9 wherein said program includes computer readable code for:
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said red LED;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from said IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said IR LED;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from said red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected IR signal.
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said red LED;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from said IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said IR LED;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from said red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected IR signal.
12. An oximeter with reduced cross-talk comprising:
an oximeter sensor input;
a current to voltage converted coupled to said oximeter sensor input;
a band pass filter coupled to said current to voltage converter, said band pass filter having corner frequencies adjusted to minimize cross-talk;
an analog-to-digital converter coupled to said band pass filter for converting a detected signal into a digitized detector signal;
a processor coupled to said analog-to-digital converter for manipulating a said digitized detector signal and calculating oxygen saturation.
a test circuit for providing a test signal to said band pass filter;
a memory storing a program for operating said test circuit to estimate an amount of remaining cross-talk and determining red and IR cross-talk compensation factors to be used in software during normal operation of said oximeter;
wherein said program includes computer readable code for:
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a red LED signal;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from an IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from an IR LED signal;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from a red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected IR signal.
an oximeter sensor input;
a current to voltage converted coupled to said oximeter sensor input;
a band pass filter coupled to said current to voltage converter, said band pass filter having corner frequencies adjusted to minimize cross-talk;
an analog-to-digital converter coupled to said band pass filter for converting a detected signal into a digitized detector signal;
a processor coupled to said analog-to-digital converter for manipulating a said digitized detector signal and calculating oxygen saturation.
a test circuit for providing a test signal to said band pass filter;
a memory storing a program for operating said test circuit to estimate an amount of remaining cross-talk and determining red and IR cross-talk compensation factors to be used in software during normal operation of said oximeter;
wherein said program includes computer readable code for:
in a calibration mode, measuring an IR cross-talk signal obtained during an IR
LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from a red LED signal;
comparing said IR cross-talk signal to said current from an IR LED to determine an IR cross-talk percentage;
measuring a red cross-talk signal obtained during an red LED period, said signal corresponding to cross-talk from an IR LED signal;
comparing said red cross-talk signal to said current from a red LED to determine a red cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said IR cross-talk percentage in software by a detected IR signal to give an IR cross-talk signal, and subtracting said IR cross-talk signal from a detected red signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said red cross-talk percentage in software by a detected red signal to give a red cross-talk signal, and subtracting said red cross-talk signal from said detected IR signal.
13. A method for compensating for cross-talk in an oximeter using a calibration mode, comprising:
providing detector signals corresponding to first and second light emitter wavelengths;
measuring a first cross-talk signal obtained during an first period corresponding to said first light emitter wavelength, said first cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said second light emitter wavelength;
comparing said first cross-talk signal to a current from said detector corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a first cross-talk percentage;
measuring a second cross-talk signal obtained during a second period corresponding to said second light emitter wavelength, said second cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said first light emitter wavelength;
comparing said second cross-talk signal to said current from said detector corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a second cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said first cross-talk percentage in software by a detected first wavelength signal to give a first cross-talk signal, and subtracting said first cross-talk signal from a detected second wavelength signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said second cross-talk percentage in software by a detected second wavelength signal to give a second cross-talk signal, and subtracting said second cross-talk signal from a detected first wavelength signal.
providing detector signals corresponding to first and second light emitter wavelengths;
measuring a first cross-talk signal obtained during an first period corresponding to said first light emitter wavelength, said first cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said second light emitter wavelength;
comparing said first cross-talk signal to a current from said detector corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a first cross-talk percentage;
measuring a second cross-talk signal obtained during a second period corresponding to said second light emitter wavelength, said second cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said first light emitter wavelength;
comparing said second cross-talk signal to said current from said detector corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a second cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said first cross-talk percentage in software by a detected first wavelength signal to give a first cross-talk signal, and subtracting said first cross-talk signal from a detected second wavelength signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said second cross-talk percentage in software by a detected second wavelength signal to give a second cross-talk signal, and subtracting said second cross-talk signal from a detected first wavelength signal.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein said first wavelength is red and said second wavelength is IR.
15. An oximeter with reduced cross-talk comprising:
an oximeter sensor input for providing a detected signal;
an analog-to-digital converter for converting said detected signal into a digitized detector signal;
a processor coupled to said analog-to-digital converter for manipulating a said digitized detector signal and calculating oxygen saturation.
a test circuit for providing a test signal;
a memory storing a program for operating said test circuit to estimate an amount of remaining cross-talk and determining first and second cross-talk compensation factors to be used in software during normal operation of said oximeter;
wherein said program includes computer readable code for:
providing detector signals corresponding to first and second light emitter wavelengths;
measuring a first cross-talk signal obtained during an first period corresponding to said first light emitter wavelength, said first cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said second light emitter wavelength;
comparing said first cross-talk signal to a current from said sensor corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a first cross-talk percentage;
measuring a second cross-talk signal obtained during a second period corresponding to said second light emitter wavelength, said second cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said first light emitter wavelength;
comparing said second cross-talk signal to said current from said sensor corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a second cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said first cross-talk percentage in software by a detected first wavelength signal to give a first cross-talk signal, and subtracting said first cross-talk signal from a detected second wavelength signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said second cross-talk percentage in software by a detected second wavelength signal to give a second cross-talk signal, and subtracting said second cross-talk signal from a detected first wavelength signal.
an oximeter sensor input for providing a detected signal;
an analog-to-digital converter for converting said detected signal into a digitized detector signal;
a processor coupled to said analog-to-digital converter for manipulating a said digitized detector signal and calculating oxygen saturation.
a test circuit for providing a test signal;
a memory storing a program for operating said test circuit to estimate an amount of remaining cross-talk and determining first and second cross-talk compensation factors to be used in software during normal operation of said oximeter;
wherein said program includes computer readable code for:
providing detector signals corresponding to first and second light emitter wavelengths;
measuring a first cross-talk signal obtained during an first period corresponding to said first light emitter wavelength, said first cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said second light emitter wavelength;
comparing said first cross-talk signal to a current from said sensor corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a first cross-talk percentage;
measuring a second cross-talk signal obtained during a second period corresponding to said second light emitter wavelength, said second cross-talk signal corresponding to cross-talk from a signal from said first light emitter wavelength;
comparing said second cross-talk signal to said current from said sensor corresponding to a signal of said first wavelength to determine a second cross-talk percentage;
during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said first cross-talk percentage in software by a detected first wavelength signal to give a first cross-talk signal, and subtracting said first cross-talk signal from a detected second wavelength signal; and during normal operation of said oximeter, multiplying said second cross-talk percentage in software by a detected second wavelength signal to give a second cross-talk signal, and subtracting said second cross-talk signal from a detected first wavelength signal.
16. The oximeter of claim 15 wherein said first wavelength is red and said second wavelength is IR.
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