Wireless sensor reader assembly
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10430624B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-01

    申请号:US15903809

    申请日:2018-02-23

    申请人: ENDOTRONIX, INC.

    摘要: Disclosed are a reader device, system, and method for communicating with a wireless sensor. The reader device may be configured to analyze the strength of a response signal transmitted from the wireless sensor in response to an excitation pulse generated by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage be placed in a plurality of modes to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the wireless sensor to output a resonant signal. The reader device may receive the resonant signal from the wireless sensor and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the strength and the proximity of the reader device relative to the wireless sensor as it is implanted in a patient.

    Self test device and method for wireless sensor reader

    公开(公告)号:US10282571B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-07

    申请号:US16005007

    申请日:2018-06-11

    申请人: Endotronix, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G06K7/00 H04Q9/00

    摘要: Disclosed is a self-test device and method for assessing the functional performance of a reader device that is configured to interface with a wireless sensor. The self-test device may be configured to analyze the accuracy of a signal transmitted from the reader device or the accuracy of a signal received by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage the self-test device to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the self-test device to output a resonant signal. The self-test device may receive the transmit signal from the reader and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the accuracy of the transmit signal of the reader device to identify potential calibration issues and initiate remedial action by an automated system or human intervention if needed. The self-test device may be built into a docking station where the reader is placed when not in use.

    SELF TEST DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS SENSOR READER

    公开(公告)号:US20180293409A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-11

    申请号:US16005007

    申请日:2018-06-11

    申请人: Endotronix, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G06K7/00 H04Q9/00

    摘要: Disclosed is a self-test device and method for assessing the functional performance of a reader device that is configured to interface with a wireless sensor. The self-test device may be configured to analyze the accuracy of a signal transmitted from the reader device or the accuracy of a signal received by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage the self-test device to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the self-test device to output a resonant signal. The self-test device may receive the transmit signal from the reader and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the accuracy of the transmit signal of the reader device to identify potential calibration issues and initiate remedial action by an automated system or human intervention if needed. The self-test device may be built into a docking station where the reader is placed when not in use.

    Self test device and method for wireless sensor reader

    公开(公告)号:US09996712B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-12

    申请号:US14842973

    申请日:2015-09-02

    申请人: Endotronix, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G06K7/00 H04Q9/00

    摘要: Disclosed is a self-test device and method for assessing the functional performance of a reader device that is configured to interface with a wireless sensor. The self-test device may be configured to analyze the accuracy of a signal transmitted from the reader device or the accuracy of a signal received by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage the self-test device to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the self-test device to output a resonant signal. The self-test device may receive the transmit signal from the reader and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the accuracy of the transmit signal of the reader device to identify potential calibration issues and initiate remedial action by an automated system or human intervention if needed. The self-test device may be built into a docking station where the reader is placed when not in use.

    WIRELESS SENSOR READER ASSEMBLY
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200026892A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-23

    申请号:US16588192

    申请日:2019-09-30

    申请人: ENDOTRONIX, INC.

    摘要: Disclosed are a reader device, system, and method for communicating with a wireless sensor. The reader device may be configured to analyze the strength of a response signal transmitted from the wireless sensor in response to an excitation pulse generated by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage be placed in a plurality of modes to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the wireless sensor to output a resonant signal. The reader device may receive the resonant signal from the wireless sensor and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the strength and the proximity of the reader device relative to the wireless sensor as it is implanted in a patient.

    WIRELESS SENSOR READER
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170309164A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-26

    申请号:US15638432

    申请日:2017-06-30

    申请人: Endotronix, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G08C17/02 A61B5/00 A61B5/0215

    摘要: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits an excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined.

    WIRELESS SENSOR READER
    9.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS SENSOR READER 有权
    无线传感器读取器

    公开(公告)号:US20140306807A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:US13860851

    申请日:2013-04-11

    申请人: Endotronix, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G08C19/16

    CPC分类号: H04Q9/00

    摘要: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits a narrowband, fixed frequency excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The ring signal corresponds to the value of the physical parameter being sensed. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. The low power, simple circuitry required to generate the excitation pulse allows the reader to be a small, battery operated unit. Alternative methods of frequency determination are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 提供无线传感器读取器以与无线传感器接口。 无线传感器读取器传输窄带固定频率激励脉冲,使无线传感器产生振铃信号。 振铃信号对应于被感测的物理参数的值。 无线传感器读取器接收并放大振铃信号并将信号发送到锁相环。 锁相环中的压控振荡器锁定在环形信号频率上,并以与环形信号频率相关的频率产生计数信号。 压控振荡器处于保持模式,其中控制电压保持恒定,以允许确定计数信号频率。 产生激励脉冲所需的低功耗,简单的电路允许读取器是一个小的,电池供电的单元。 还公开了频率确定的替代方法。

    WIRELESS SENSOR READER
    10.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS SENSOR READER 有权
    无线传感器读取器

    公开(公告)号:US20140028467A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-30

    申请号:US14041738

    申请日:2013-09-30

    申请人: Endotronix, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G08C17/02

    摘要: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits an excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. The reader uses an ambient reading or other information to select a subset of the possible ring signal frequencies, and tunes or adjusts its circuits and algorithms to focus on that subset.

    摘要翻译: 提供无线传感器读取器以与无线传感器接口。 无线传感器读取器传送激励脉冲以使无线传感器产生振铃信号。 无线传感器读取器接收并放大振铃信号并将信号发送到锁相环。 锁相环中的压控振荡器锁定在环形信号频率上,并以与环形信号频率相关的频率产生计数信号。 压控振荡器处于保持模式,其中控制电压保持恒定,以允许确定计数信号频率。 阅读器使用环境读数或其他信息来选择可能的环形信号频率的子集,并调整或调整其电路和算法以集中在该子集上。