WO2000064338A2 - Isolating ring sensor design - Google Patents
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- the present invention pertains to a device for monitoring the health status of a patient and, more particularly, for isolating such an apparatus from external disturbances.
- the present invention is an improvement upon finger-ring sensors such as those described in U.S. Patent no. 5,964,701, issued October 12, 1999, which incorporated herein by reference.
- One of the most difficult problems in implementing a sensor that may be worn on the body is the issue of eliminating signal artifacts due to motion of, or forces exerted upon, the sensor.
- a further problem is the inflexibility of preprogrammed operating protocols.
- a monitoring system for monitoring the health status of a patient.
- the monitoring system has an inner ring characterized by a first mass.
- the inner ring is proximate to a finger of the patient and has at least one sensor coupled to the inner ring for providing a signal based on at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient.
- the monitoring system also has an outer ring characterized by a second mass.
- the outer ring is coupled to the finger of the patient.
- the monitoring system has an electronics module disposed on the outer ring for processing the signal provided by the sensor and a flexible electrical coupling for conveying the signal from the sensor to the electronics module in such a manner as to maintain mechanical decoupling of the inner and outer rings.
- the pressure of the inner ring against the finger of the patient may be adjustable within a specified range, including by means of a material having a stiffness that is a nonlinear function of extension.
- the monitoring system may also have a light source and a detector for monitoring a characteristic of arterial blood flow within the finger, and a control loop for regulating the intensity of light emitted by the light source. Regulation may be in response to a ratio of signal to noise in the detector or to a signal generated by the temperature sensor.
- a health monitoring system may be provided that has at least one sensor coupled to a ring proximate to a finger of the patient for providing a signal based on at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient, and an electronics module disposed on the ring for processing the signal provided by the sensor, wherein the electronic module includes a protocol scheduler for specifying a schedule of physiological measurements.
- the monitoring system may have a transponder for transmitting physiological data based on the sensor signal to a remote station unit and a receiver for receiving protocol scheduling commands from the remote station unit.
- FIG. la is a cross-sectional diagram of an isolating ring sensor design in accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. lb illustrates the effect of an external force on the isolating ring sensor of FIG. la;
- FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the ring sensor device of Fig. la;
- FIG. 3 shows an experimental configuration, in axial cross-section, for evaluating the operation of an isolating ring sensor in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 4 shows the response of a prior art ring sensor in the face of applied external forces
- FIG. 5 shows the response of an isolating ring sensor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, in the face of applied external forces.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements upon finger-ring sensors of the kind described in U.S. Patent no. 5,964,701, and may also be applied to other sensors worn on the body for monitoring any of a variety of physiological parameters, including, without limitation, skin temperature, electrical impedance, pulse, blood constituent concentration, and/or blood flow.
- sensor data is transmitted to a computer through a wireless communication link and the patient status is analyzed continually and remotely. Any trait of abnormal health status and possible accidents may be detected by analyzing the sensor data.
- a sensor worn as a finger ring sensor has particular advantages such as that such a sensor may be worn by the patient at all times, hence the health status may be monitored 24 hours a day.
- the senor will be referred to, without limitation, as a ring sensor, and the sensing modality, again without limitation, will be described in terms of a photoplethysmographic device for measuring a pulse using optical elements such as infrared light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodiodes.
- LEDs infrared light-emitting diodes
- the ring sensor is a miniaturized telemetered ambulatory monitoring device in a ring configuration that combines the technology of pulse oximetry with microelectronics and wireless communication technologies.
- This device optically captures the pulsation and the oxygen saturation of the arterial blood flow of the patient and transmits the signals to a personal computer in a wireless manner.
- the light emitted from LED traverses human tissue, and reaches the photodetector, with some of the photons absorbed by tissue including the blood. Since the near infrared (NIR) absorption coefficient of blood exceeds that of the other intervening tissue, the intensity of received light depends on the amount of the blood in the path through the tissue.
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- a ring sensor can be worn by the patient twenty-four hours a day at home. Real-time, continuous monitoring with the ring sensor allows not only for emergency detection of an abrupt change of the patient health condition but also for long-term monitoring of vital signs of otherwise difficult and noncompliant patients such as demented elderly people. Sensors such as the ring sensor, however, are inevitably susceptible to a variety of motion and ambient light artifacts.
- the inertia may cause the optical sensor unit to move or slide on the skin surface, and, as a result, the optical sensor measurement may be distorted or even ruined completely. Even a static external force may cause a similar distortion of the measurement due to the relative displacement of the sensor to the finger. Additionally, ambient light may be another major source of measurement artifacts. These kinds of external disturbances can seriously degrade the quality of measurement of the ring sensor.
- the optical method of measuring pulse is particularly prone to external disturbances, both mechanical and optical. As the signal detected by the optical sensor is amplified thousands of times, any small disturbance on the sensor will result in significant change of the amplified signed and eventually degrade the measurement. Referring now to Fig.
- a ring sensor denoted generally by numeral 10 is shown in cross-section.
- Inner ring 12, and thus sensor unit 16, are decoupled from most of the inertia of the device.
- the decoupling may be achieved, in preferred embodiments of the invention, by having two rings, namely inner ring 12 and outer ring 18, which are mechanically independent to each other.
- the problem caused by external static forces can also be solved by same approach.
- the ring device 10 comprises two rings, with a first ring 12 enclosed in the second outer ring 18.
- Inner ring 12 floats inside outer ring 18 so that static displacement of the outer ring 18 does not substantially influence inner ring 12.
- the problem of ambient light can be also alleviated by this design since outer ring 18 works as an optical seal for sensor unit 16 on the inner ring 12.
- inner ring 12 is basically a thin band that carries optical sensor unit 16 which, in turn, includes one or more LEDs 22 and one or more photodiodes 24.
- Inner ring 12 is made of light material such as plastic or acrylic, or even a rubber band.
- a rubber or latex band is preferable in that it is flexible and compliant. From the analysis of finger models, it has been found that giving a certain pressure on the optical sensor on the skin may increase the amplitude of the measured signal, resulting in a higher signal to noise ratio. Additionally, using a compliant material for the inner ring may advantageously contribute to holding the finger firmly.
- the second part of ring device 10 is the outer ring 18 that carries the circuit board and battery module 20.
- module 20 may include a radio-frequency or other transponder or transmitter for transmitting signals conveying physiological data to a station unit 28, either elsewhere on the person of the patient or in the vicinity of the patient.
- Second part 18 is made of a stiffer material such as metal or PVC so that it can sustain the circuit board and the batteries. It also works as a mechanical shelter against external forces.
- First part 12 is put into the second part 18 such that the first part 12 can float inside the second part 18.
- Sensor unit 16 is mechanically coupled to the first part 12 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 20 on the second part 18 by means of a few flexible, thin wires 26 that are long enough that the rotation of outer ring 18 does not substantially influence the inner ring 12. Wires 26 are the only connection between the first part 12 and the second part 18. With this configuration, the first part carrying the sensor unit is virtually de-coupled from the movement of the second part, and unconstrained by the influence of the movement of the second part.
- Fig. lb illustrates the effect of an external force applied in direction 30 on device 10.
- an external force is applied to outer ring 18, the relative position of the inner ring 12 to the outer ring 18 changes, however the relative position of the finger 14 to the sensor unit 16 that is attached on the inner ring 12 does not change.
- the wires 26 that connect the circuit board 20 and the sensor unit 16 electrically be thin and long enough that when the outer ring 18 rotates by any kind of external torque, the inner ring 12 does not rotate substantially although the outer ring 18 may rotate to some extent.
- the miniaturized sensor unit 16 is attached on the internal ring 12 whose mass is almost negligible with respect to the total mass of the device.
- the ratio of the mass of the outer ring to the mass of the inner ring is at least an order of magnitude.
- Sensor unit 16 preferably includes a small circuit board (5 mm x 5 mm x 0.8 mm) that contains two light emitting photodiodes and a photodetector, although other embodiments such as an integrated optical unit are within the scope of the present invention.
- the main circuit board and batteries comprising module 20 are relatively heavy and bulky sit on the external ring 18 which may also be referred to as a housing.
- the main circuitry is composed of many small element, which may be of surface mount style or bare die form. Resistors and capacitors are either wire-bonded or glued with conducting epoxy. Integrated circuits may be in die forms and wire-bonded on gold pads on the circuit board. Even though small and light components are used, the total mass of this circuit board is not negligible. In addition. button type batteries used for providing power to the circuit have relatively large mass. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, these components sit on the surface of the outer ring.
- Inner ring 12 and the outer ring 18 are connected only by a few wires 26 that are flexible and thin. As a result, the inner ring and the outer ring are virtually isolated mechanically.
- the outer ring is subject to external forces including direct forces and inertial forces, and it may move or rotate around the finger. However, the inner ring is not substantially influenced by the movement of the outer ring. Moreover, the inner ring floats inside the outer ring. When a person wears the device, both inner ring 12 and outer ring 18 are worn simultaneously, but there is no direct mechanical connection between the two rings except a few thin wires 26 for signal exchange.
- any external force applied to the device applies substantially only to the outer ring, and the force is sustained mostly by the parts of the outer ring that are in contact with the finger, The external force does not substantially influence the contact point between the finger and the internal ring since the two rings are virtually de-coupled. As a result, the measurement from the sensor unit can be kept stable even in the presence of external forces applied to the outer ring.
- the isolating ring sensor may provide the additional advantage of optical isolation since outer ring 18 may serve to block the penetration of ambient light such that the sensor measurement is not influenced significantly by such light.
- the pressure with which inner ⁇ ng 12 is held against finger 14 is known to affect the level of signal in the case of certain measurements. For example, pressure on the outside of blood vessels reduces the stiffness of blood vessel walls, thereby increasing the amplitude of pulse measurement signals, for example. On the other hand, a trade-off exists in that pressure must not be increased to such an extent as to occlude the free flow of blood within the vessel. Pressures for sensor ⁇ ng applications have been found advantageously to he in the range of 10-30 mm Hg.
- a preferable nonlinear characte ⁇ stic of tension in ⁇ ng 12 as a function of extension of the ⁇ ng is provided by fashioning the ⁇ ng from an elastomer.
- a preferable mate ⁇ al for providing that property is a elastome ⁇ c weave such as used in the elastic bands of clothing.
- a temperature sensor 8 may be provided as part of circuitry 20 to allow for automatic compensation of LED intensity.
- a signal-to-noise level ratio may be specified, either in hardware or in software, and the LED level may be adjusted by a control loop to maintain the specified ratio or to optimize the signal level within specified constraints which may include power utilization, for example.
- Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of ⁇ ng sensor device 10, accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
- Outer ⁇ ng 18 is divided into two pieces 32 and 34 for ease of wea ⁇ ng by the patient.
- Module 20 containing the signal processing electronics and transmitter is part of outer ⁇ ng piece 34.
- the measurement obtained from the new dual- ⁇ ng sensor was compared with that of an old ⁇ ng sensor.
- the old ⁇ ng sensor uses just a simple ⁇ ng made out of aluminum, which is only one piece.
- the circuit board is attached on the outer surface of the ring and the sensor unit is attached inner surface of the same ⁇ ng Refemng now to Fig 3, an expe ⁇ ment was conducted giving an external static force on the ⁇ ng 40 at various positions.
- Digital arte ⁇ es 42 are shown for angular o ⁇ entation about axis 44 of fmger 14.
- the photoplethysmograph is clear with large amplitude. It is known from analysis of finger models that the signal becomes stronger with a certain pressure on the sensor unit. In the expe ⁇ ment with an external force at 0° or 270°, the amplitude of signal is actually larger than the case with no external force due to the pressure applied on the sensor unit. However, when the external force is applied at 90°, the amplitude of the signal is significantly reduced and the pulses are hard to detect.
- the ring sensor apparatus described herein may be operated, in accordance with embodiments of the invention, in a variety of modes. It is recognized that there are inherent trade-offs between accuracy of measuring any physiological parameters and power consumption by the sensor electronics and thus battery charge lifetime. Under some episodic conditions, frequent and accurate monitoring of vital signs may be essential, such as if the patient is undergoing some cardiac distress. Under routine conditions, however, less frequent monitoring will allow for longer operation between battery maintenance operations.
- a feedback mode provides for modification of the measurement schedule based on real time data.
- a protocol scheduler 6 (shown in Fig. la) is provided, in software or hardware, either on board the ring or at remote station unit 28, to initiate a specified time series of scheduled physiological measurements. Protocol scheduler 6 may be responsive to a command packet uploaded to the ring from a remotely located medical professional or may respond to variations in locally monitored signal-to-noise or to monitored physiological parameters that are programmed to cause a modification of the measurement protocol.
- protocol scheduler 6 provides a medical professional at station unit 28 with a menu of physiological monitoring protocols and allows, via bidirectional communications with the sensor ring, for selection by the medical professional of a preferred mode of vital sign measurement.
Abstract
A monitoring system for monitoring the health status of a patient by performing measurements such as skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate at the finger of the patient. The monitoring system has an inner ring (12) proximate to the finger (14) as well as an outer ring (18), mechanically decoupled from the inner ring (12), that shields the inner ring from external loads. Measurements are performed in accordance with a protocol that may be preprogrammed, or may be modified on the basis of real-time data or by command from a remotely located medical professional.
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Isolating Ring Sensor Design
Technical Field The present invention pertains to a device for monitoring the health status of a patient and, more particularly, for isolating such an apparatus from external disturbances.
Background of the Invention The present invention is an improvement upon finger-ring sensors such as those described in U.S. Patent no. 5,964,701, issued October 12, 1999, which incorporated herein by reference. One of the most difficult problems in implementing a sensor that may be worn on the body is the issue of eliminating signal artifacts due to motion of, or forces exerted upon, the sensor. A further problem is the inflexibility of preprogrammed operating protocols.
Summary of the Invention In accordance with preferred embodiment of the invention, there is provided a monitoring system for monitoring the health status of a patient. The monitoring system has an inner ring characterized by a first mass. The inner ring is proximate to a finger of the patient and has at least one sensor coupled to the inner ring for providing a signal based on at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient. The monitoring system also has an outer ring characterized by a second mass. The outer ring is coupled to the finger of the patient. The monitoring system has an electronics module disposed on the outer ring for processing the signal provided by the sensor and a flexible electrical coupling for conveying the signal from the sensor to the electronics module in such a manner as to maintain mechanical decoupling of the inner and outer rings.
In accordance with further embodiments of the invention, the pressure of the inner ring against the finger of the patient may be adjustable within a specified range, including by means of a material having a stiffness that is a nonlinear function of extension. The monitoring system may also have a light source and a detector for monitoring a characteristic of arterial blood flow within the finger, and a control loop for regulating the intensity of light emitted by the light source. Regulation may be in response to a ratio of
signal to noise in the detector or to a signal generated by the temperature sensor.
In accordance with yet further embodiments of the invention, a health monitoring system may be provided that has at least one sensor coupled to a ring proximate to a finger of the patient for providing a signal based on at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient, and an electronics module disposed on the ring for processing the signal provided by the sensor, wherein the electronic module includes a protocol scheduler for specifying a schedule of physiological measurements. The monitoring system may have a transponder for transmitting physiological data based on the sensor signal to a remote station unit and a receiver for receiving protocol scheduling commands from the remote station unit.
Brief Description of the Drawings The invention will more readily be understood by reference to the following description taken with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. la is a cross-sectional diagram of an isolating ring sensor design in accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention;
FIG. lb illustrates the effect of an external force on the isolating ring sensor of FIG. la;
FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the ring sensor device of Fig. la; FIG. 3 shows an experimental configuration, in axial cross-section, for evaluating the operation of an isolating ring sensor in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 shows the response of a prior art ring sensor in the face of applied external forces; and FIG. 5 shows the response of an isolating ring sensor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, in the face of applied external forces.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements upon finger-ring sensors of the kind described in U.S. Patent no. 5,964,701, and may also be applied to other sensors worn on the body for monitoring any of a variety of physiological
parameters, including, without limitation, skin temperature, electrical impedance, pulse, blood constituent concentration, and/or blood flow. In accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention, sensor data is transmitted to a computer through a wireless communication link and the patient status is analyzed continually and remotely. Any trait of abnormal health status and possible accidents may be detected by analyzing the sensor data. A sensor worn as a finger ring sensor has particular advantages such as that such a sensor may be worn by the patient at all times, hence the health status may be monitored 24 hours a day. For purposes of the present description, the sensor will be referred to, without limitation, as a ring sensor, and the sensing modality, again without limitation, will be described in terms of a photoplethysmographic device for measuring a pulse using optical elements such as infrared light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodiodes.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the ring sensor is a miniaturized telemetered ambulatory monitoring device in a ring configuration that combines the technology of pulse oximetry with microelectronics and wireless communication technologies. This device optically captures the pulsation and the oxygen saturation of the arterial blood flow of the patient and transmits the signals to a personal computer in a wireless manner. The light emitted from LED traverses human tissue, and reaches the photodetector, with some of the photons absorbed by tissue including the blood. Since the near infrared (NIR) absorption coefficient of blood exceeds that of the other intervening tissue, the intensity of received light depends on the amount of the blood in the path through the tissue. As a result, when the digital arteries and the capillaries in the finger expand by the pumping activity of the heart, the intensity of light received by the detector decreases. Conversely, the measured light intensity becomes higher when the arteries and the capillaries contract. Such a ring sensor can be worn by the patient twenty-four hours a day at home. Real-time, continuous monitoring with the ring sensor allows not only for emergency detection of an abrupt change of the patient health condition but also for long-term monitoring of vital signs of otherwise difficult and noncompliant patients such as demented elderly people. Sensors such as the ring sensor, however, are inevitably susceptible to a variety of motion and ambient light artifacts. For example, in a highly accelerated motion of the
patient, the inertia may cause the optical sensor unit to move or slide on the skin surface, and, as a result, the optical sensor measurement may be distorted or even ruined completely. Even a static external force may cause a similar distortion of the measurement due to the relative displacement of the sensor to the finger. Additionally, ambient light may be another major source of measurement artifacts. These kinds of external disturbances can seriously degrade the quality of measurement of the ring sensor. The optical method of measuring pulse is particularly prone to external disturbances, both mechanical and optical. As the signal detected by the optical sensor is amplified thousands of times, any small disturbance on the sensor will result in significant change of the amplified signed and eventually degrade the measurement. Referring now to Fig. la, a ring sensor, denoted generally by numeral 10 is shown in cross-section. An inner ring 12, proximate to a finger 14 of the subject, includes a sensor unit, denoted generally by numeral 16. Inner ring 12, and thus sensor unit 16, are decoupled from most of the inertia of the device. The decoupling may be achieved, in preferred embodiments of the invention, by having two rings, namely inner ring 12 and outer ring 18, which are mechanically independent to each other. By putting the optical sensor unit 16 on one of the rings while a circuit board and battery module 20 is on the other ring, it is possible to protect sensor unit 16 from the influence of the most of any inertia force to which the ring 10 is subjected. The problem caused by external static forces can also be solved by same approach. The ring device 10 comprises two rings, with a first ring 12 enclosed in the second outer ring 18. Inner ring 12 floats inside outer ring 18 so that static displacement of the outer ring 18 does not substantially influence inner ring 12. The problem of ambient light can be also alleviated by this design since outer ring 18 works as an optical seal for sensor unit 16 on the inner ring 12.
In accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention, inner ring 12 is basically a thin band that carries optical sensor unit 16 which, in turn, includes one or more LEDs 22 and one or more photodiodes 24. Inner ring 12 is made of light material such as plastic or acrylic, or even a rubber band. A rubber or latex band is preferable in that it is flexible and compliant.
From the analysis of finger models, it has been found that giving a certain pressure on the optical sensor on the skin may increase the amplitude of the measured signal, resulting in a higher signal to noise ratio. Additionally, using a compliant material for the inner ring may advantageously contribute to holding the finger firmly. The second part of ring device 10 is the outer ring 18 that carries the circuit board and battery module 20. Additionally, module 20 may include a radio-frequency or other transponder or transmitter for transmitting signals conveying physiological data to a station unit 28, either elsewhere on the person of the patient or in the vicinity of the patient. Second part 18 is made of a stiffer material such as metal or PVC so that it can sustain the circuit board and the batteries. It also works as a mechanical shelter against external forces. First part 12 is put into the second part 18 such that the first part 12 can float inside the second part 18. Sensor unit 16 is mechanically coupled to the first part 12 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 20 on the second part 18 by means of a few flexible, thin wires 26 that are long enough that the rotation of outer ring 18 does not substantially influence the inner ring 12. Wires 26 are the only connection between the first part 12 and the second part 18. With this configuration, the first part carrying the sensor unit is virtually de-coupled from the movement of the second part, and unconstrained by the influence of the movement of the second part.
Fig. lb illustrates the effect of an external force applied in direction 30 on device 10. When an external force is applied to outer ring 18, the relative position of the inner ring 12 to the outer ring 18 changes, however the relative position of the finger 14 to the sensor unit 16 that is attached on the inner ring 12 does not change. It is preferred that the wires 26 that connect the circuit board 20 and the sensor unit 16 electrically be thin and long enough that when the outer ring 18 rotates by any kind of external torque, the inner ring 12 does not rotate substantially although the outer ring 18 may rotate to some extent.
In preferred embodiments of the invention, the miniaturized sensor unit 16 is attached on the internal ring 12 whose mass is almost negligible with respect to the total mass of the device. Typically the ratio of the mass of the outer ring to the mass of the inner ring is at least an order of magnitude. Sensor unit 16 preferably includes a small
circuit board (5 mm x 5 mm x 0.8 mm) that contains two light emitting photodiodes and a photodetector, although other embodiments such as an integrated optical unit are within the scope of the present invention. The main circuit board and batteries comprising module 20 are relatively heavy and bulky sit on the external ring 18 which may also be referred to as a housing. The main circuitry is composed of many small element, which may be of surface mount style or bare die form. Resistors and capacitors are either wire-bonded or glued with conducting epoxy. Integrated circuits may be in die forms and wire-bonded on gold pads on the circuit board. Even though small and light components are used, the total mass of this circuit board is not negligible. In addition. button type batteries used for providing power to the circuit have relatively large mass. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, these components sit on the surface of the outer ring.
Inner ring 12 and the outer ring 18 are connected only by a few wires 26 that are flexible and thin. As a result, the inner ring and the outer ring are virtually isolated mechanically. The outer ring is subject to external forces including direct forces and inertial forces, and it may move or rotate around the finger. However, the inner ring is not substantially influenced by the movement of the outer ring. Moreover, the inner ring floats inside the outer ring. When a person wears the device, both inner ring 12 and outer ring 18 are worn simultaneously, but there is no direct mechanical connection between the two rings except a few thin wires 26 for signal exchange. Thus, any external force applied to the device applies substantially only to the outer ring, and the force is sustained mostly by the parts of the outer ring that are in contact with the finger, The external force does not substantially influence the contact point between the finger and the internal ring since the two rings are virtually de-coupled. As a result, the measurement from the sensor unit can be kept stable even in the presence of external forces applied to the outer ring.
The isolating ring sensor, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, may provide the additional advantage of optical isolation since outer ring 18 may serve to block the penetration of ambient light such that the sensor measurement is not influenced significantly by such light.
The pressure with which inner πng 12 is held against finger 14 is known to affect the level of signal in the case of certain measurements. For example, pressure on the outside of blood vessels reduces the stiffness of blood vessel walls, thereby increasing the amplitude of pulse measurement signals, for example. On the other hand, a trade-off exists in that pressure must not be increased to such an extent as to occlude the free flow of blood within the vessel. Pressures for sensor πng applications have been found advantageously to he in the range of 10-30 mm Hg. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a preferable nonlinear characteπstic of tension in πng 12 as a function of extension of the πng is provided by fashioning the πng from an elastomer. In particular, it is desirable that the tension saturate with extension. A preferable mateπal for providing that property is a elastomeπc weave such as used in the elastic bands of clothing.
Other factors effect blood flow in the extremities of a mammal, and, more particularly m the fmger of a human subject. One such factor is low ambient temperature which causes a reduction in blood flow in the extremities. To compensate for temperature effects, m accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the intensity of light emitted by LED 22 is increased to maintain an acceptable level of signal-to-noise. To that end, a temperature sensor 8 may be provided as part of circuitry 20 to allow for automatic compensation of LED intensity. Alternatively, in accordance with further embodiments of the invention, a signal-to-noise level ratio may be specified, either in hardware or in software, and the LED level may be adjusted by a control loop to maintain the specified ratio or to optimize the signal level within specified constraints which may include power utilization, for example.
Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of πng sensor device 10, accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention. Outer πng 18 is divided into two pieces 32 and 34 for ease of weaπng by the patient. Module 20 containing the signal processing electronics and transmitter is part of outer πng piece 34.
To veπfy new designs in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the measurement obtained from the new dual-πng sensor was compared with that of an old πng sensor. The old πng sensor uses just a simple πng made out of
aluminum, which is only one piece. The circuit board is attached on the outer surface of the ring and the sensor unit is attached inner surface of the same πng Refemng now to Fig 3, an expeπment was conducted giving an external static force on the πng 40 at various positions. Digital arteπes 42 are shown for angular oπentation about axis 44 of fmger 14.
Initially, an external pressure was applied on the point of angle θ = 0°, and the corresponding photoplethysmograph was measured The same expenments were conducted with θ = 90°. θ = 180°, and θ = 270°, respectively. The photoplethysmographs from the expenments of the plain (old) πng sensor are shown in Fig 4, and the results of the new πng are shown Fig 5
In the case of the old πng composed of one piece, the measurement vaπed significantly as a function of the external forces With an external force at an angle of θ = 0° or 270°, the photoplethysmograph is clear with large amplitude. It is known from analysis of finger models that the signal becomes stronger with a certain pressure on the sensor unit. In the expeπment with an external force at 0° or 270°, the amplitude of signal is actually larger than the case with no external force due to the pressure applied on the sensor unit. However, when the external force is applied at 90°, the amplitude of the signal is significantly reduced and the pulses are hard to detect. In this configuration, the pressure applied on the sensor unit is almost zero, and even a small air gap can exists between the optical sensor and the skin, which will seπously degrade the measurement. In the case of θ = 180°, the air gap becomes even larger and we can hardly recognize the pulses. Actually this is the worst configuration among the four cases.
Referπng now to Fig. 5, the photoplethysmographs graphs of a new πng sensor, m accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, show much better results. Because of the reason explained above, the signal is most clear and the amplitude is large with θ = 0° or 270°. However, even with an external force applied at θ = 90° or 180°, the photoplethysmographic signal is still clear and it is not difficult to identify the pulses.
Even at the worst configuration which is θ = 180°, the amplitude of signal is relatively small, but is clearly reflecting the human pulse to the extent that is enough to
identify the pulse. With this new ring design, there exists no air gap between the optical sensor and the skin even though the outer ring will move from its original position significantly.
The ring sensor apparatus described herein may be operated, in accordance with embodiments of the invention, in a variety of modes. It is recognized that there are inherent trade-offs between accuracy of measuring any physiological parameters and power consumption by the sensor electronics and thus battery charge lifetime. Under some episodic conditions, frequent and accurate monitoring of vital signs may be essential, such as if the patient is undergoing some cardiac distress. Under routine conditions, however, less frequent monitoring will allow for longer operation between battery maintenance operations.
Therefore, various flexible contingent measurement protocols may be provided. For example, a feedback mode provides for modification of the measurement schedule based on real time data. A protocol scheduler 6 (shown in Fig. la) is provided, in software or hardware, either on board the ring or at remote station unit 28, to initiate a specified time series of scheduled physiological measurements. Protocol scheduler 6 may be responsive to a command packet uploaded to the ring from a remotely located medical professional or may respond to variations in locally monitored signal-to-noise or to monitored physiological parameters that are programmed to cause a modification of the measurement protocol.
In accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention, protocol scheduler 6 provides a medical professional at station unit 28 with a menu of physiological monitoring protocols and allows, via bidirectional communications with the sensor ring, for selection by the medical professional of a preferred mode of vital sign measurement. The described embodiments of the invention are intended to be merely exemplary and numerous variations and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. All such variations and modifications are intended to be within the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
Claims
1. A monitoring system for monitoπng the health status of a patient, the monitoπng system compπsmg- a an inner πng characteπzed by a first mass, the inner πng proximate to a finger of the patient; b. at least one sensor coupled to the inner πng for providing a signal based on at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient; and c an outer πng characteπzed by a second mass, the outer ring coupled to the finger of the patient substantially externally to the inner πng, the second mass being larger than the first mass, such that the outer ring shields the inner ring from any external loads.
2. A monitoπng system according to claim 1 , wherein the outer πng further shields the inner πng from ambient light.
3. A monitoπng system according to claim 1, wherein the outer πng shields the inner ring from inertial loads.
4. A monitoπng system according to claim 1, wherein the outer πng further shields the inner πng from static external forces.
5. A monitoπng system according to claim 1, further compπsing a flexible electπcal coupling for conveying the signal from the sensor to the electronics module in such a manner as to maintain mechanical decoupling of the inner and outer rings.
6. A monitoπng system according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure of the inner πng against the finger of the patient is adjustable within a specified range.
7. A monitoπng system according to claim 1, wherein the pressure of the inner πng against the fmger of the patient is within the range of 10-30 mm Hg.
8. A monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the pressure of the inner πng against the finger of the patient is maintained by a material having a stiffness that is a nonlinear function of extension.
9. A monitoπng system according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure of the inner πng against the finger of the patient is maintained by an elastomer
10. A monitoring system according to claim 1, further including a light source and a detector for mo tonng a characteπstic of arterial blood flow within the finger
11. A monitoπng system according to claim 10, wherein the light source is a hght- emitting diode
12. A monitoring system according to claim 10, further including a control loop for regulating the intensity of light emitted by the light source
13. A monitoring system according to claim 12, wherein the control loop regulates the intensity of light emitted by the light source in response to a ratio of signal to noise in the detector
14. A monitoπng system according to claim 10, further including a temperature sensor for generating a signal such that the control loop regulates the intensity of light emitted by the light source in response to the signal generated by the temperature sensor
15. A monitoring system for monitoπng the health status of a patient, the monitoπng system compπsmg a at least one sensor coupled to a πng proximate to a finger of the patient for providing a signal based on at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient, and b an electronics module disposed on the ring for processing the signal provided by the sensor, the electronic module including a protocol scheduler for specifying a schedule of physiological measurements
16. A momtonng system according to claim 15, further including a transponder for transmitting physiological data based on the sensor signal to a remote station unit.
17. A monitoring system according to claim 16, wherein the transponder further includes a receiver for receiving protocol scheduling commands from the remote station unit
18. A monitoring system for monitoπng the health status of a patient, comprising a an inner πng characteπzed by a first mass, the inner πng proximate to a finger of the patient; b. at least one sensor coupled to the inner ring for providing a signal based on at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient; c. an outer ring characterized by a second mass, the outer ring coupled to the finger of the patient; d. an electronics module disposed on the outer ring for processing the signal provided by the sensor; e. a flexible electrical coupling for conveying the signal from the sensor to the electronics module in such a manner as to maintain mechanical decoupling of the inner and outer rings.
19. A monitoring system according to claim 18, wherein the flexible electrical coupling includes a plurality of wires.
20. A monitoring system according to claim 18, further comprising: a. a transmitter for converting the signal to a wave; b. at least one receiver for receiving the wave from the finger ring; and c. a controller for analyzing the wave and determining an abnormal health status.
21. A monitoring system according to claim 18, wherein the mass of the outer ring is at least ten times the mass of the inner ring.
22. A monitoring system according to claim 18, wherein the inner ring includes a flexible material.
23. A monitoring system according to claim 22, wherein the tension on the flexible material is a nonlinear function of extension of the flexible material.
24. A method for monitoring the health status of a patient, the method comprising: a. generating a signal based on sensing, at a location on the body of the patient, at least one of skin temperature, blood flow, blood constituent concentration, and pulse rate of the patient in accordance with a scheduled time series; b. processing the signal; and c. transmitting the signal to a station unit remote from the location of the physiological measurements.
25. A method according to claim 24, further including the step of modifying the scheduled time series.
26. A method according to claim 24, further including the step of modifying the scheduled time series on the basis of measurements performed.
27. A method according to claim 24, further including the step of modifying the scheduled time series by transmission of at least one command from the remote station unit.
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