SpO2 sensor embedded in a finger ring: design and implementation

Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2006:2006:4295-8. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2006.260820.

Abstract

A novel concept of Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) sensor embedded in a finger ring is presented in this paper. Due to the mechanical conception of the probe, the sensor fits any finger topology and assures a constant force applied to the phalanx. Ambient light artifacts are rejected at the analog electronics level. Finally, an innovative distribution of light sources and detectors and a dedicated signal processing procedure resolve the anatomical heterogeneity of different phalanx topologies, compensate low perfusion indexes due to the phalanx anatomy and estimates equivalent pulse oximetry SpO2 indexes. First in-vivo validation results of the novel sensor are discussed at the end of the paper.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous / instrumentation*
  • Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous / methods
  • Capillaries / anatomy & histology
  • Equipment Design
  • Fingers
  • Humans
  • Hypoxia
  • Oximetry / instrumentation*
  • Oximetry / methods*
  • Oxygen / metabolism*
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Oxygen