Method and apparatus to detect transponder tagged objects and to communicate with medical telemetry devices, for example during medical procedures

作者: Bruce E. Barnes , William A. Blair , David A. Poirier

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关键词: SignalWirelessOperating tableController (computing)AcousticsTransponderInterrogationElectrical engineeringBiotelemetryAntenna (radio)Engineering

摘要: The presence or absence of objects tagged with transponders may be determined in an environment which medical procedures are performed via interrogation and detection system includes a controller plurality antennas positioned along patient support structure. operating table, bed, mattress pad, sheet, on drape, shade. Respective successively activated to transmit signals. Multiple monitored for responses from the For example, all other than antenna that transmitted most recent signal monitored. Antennas responsive force, indicative such force being produced. A wireless physiological condition monitor detect conditions wirelessly signals such.