Ronald S Conero

6676600, Jan 13, 2004

Aug 31, 2000

09/652626

Ronald S. Conero - San Diego CA
Stuart L. Gallant - San Diego CA

Tensys Medical, Inc. - San Diego CA

A61B 806

600438, 600491, 73 157

A sensor assembly used for the measurement of one or more physiologic parameters of a living subject which is capable of storing both data obtained dynamically during use as well as that programmed into the device. In one embodiment, the sensor assembly comprises a disposable combined pressure and ultrasonic transducer incorporating an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), the assembly being used for the non-invasive measurement of arterial blood pressure. The sensor EEPROM has a variety of information relating to the manufacture, run time, calibration, and operation of the sensor, as well as application specific data such as patient or health care facility identification. Portions of the data are encrypted to prevent tampering. In a second embodiment, one or more additional storage devices (EEPROMs) are included within the host system to permit the storage of data relating to the system and a variety of different sensors used therewith.

7317409, Jan 8, 2008

Jan 30, 2002

10/060646

Ronald S. Conero - San Diego CA, US

Tensys Medical, Inc. - San Diego CA

H03M 1/12
A61B 5/021

341127, 710 69, 600485

An improved apparatus and method for interfacing a time variant waveform between two hardware environments. In one aspect, the invention comprises a circuit for accurately simulating the output of one or more types of sensing device (e. g. , passive bridge pressure transducer) for use with a plurality of different monitoring and/or analysis devices, thereby obviating the need for specialized interface circuitry adapted to each different monitor/analyzer. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensing device comprises a non-invasive blood pressure monitor (NIBPM), which universally interfaces with prior art patient monitors via the interface circuit of the invention. In a second aspect of the invention, an improved NIBPM device incorporating the interface circuit is disclosed. An improved disconnect circuit adapted to sense the status of the electrical connection between the sensing device and monitor is also described.

20040073123, Apr 15, 2004

Oct 11, 2002

10/269801

Stephen Hessel - San Diego CA, US
Simon Finburgh - San Diego CA, US
Russell Hempstead - San Diego CA, US
Mark Perona - San Diego CA, US
Ronald Vidischak - Escondido CA, US
Gregory Voss - Solana Beach CA, US
Ronald Conero - San Diego CA, US
William Markle - Laguna Niguel CA, US

A61B005/02

600/490000

Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises apparatus adapted to accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject, including an alignment apparatus which is separable from an adjustable fixture. The alignment apparatus moveably captures the sensor to, inter alia, facilitate coupling thereof to an actuator used to position the sensor during measurements. The alignment apparatus also advantageously allows the sensor position to be maintained when the fixture is removed from the subject, such as during patient transport. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor, correcting for hydrostatic pressure effects, and providing treatment to the subject are also disclosed.

20050049501, Mar 3, 2005

Jan 9, 2004

10/754414

Ronald Conero - San Diego CA, US
Stuart Gallant - San Diego CA, US

A61B008/02

600449000

A sensor assembly used for the measurement of one or more physiologic parameters of a living subject which is capable of storing both data obtained dynamically during use as well as that programmed into the device. In one embodiment, the sensor assembly comprises a disposable combined pressure and ultrasonic transducer incorporating an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), the assembly being used for the non-invasive measurement of arterial blood pressure. The sensor EEPROM has a variety of information relating to the manufacture, run time, calibration, and operation of the sensor, as well as application specific data such as patient or health care facility identification. Portions of the data are encrypted to prevent tampering. In a second embodiment, one or more additional storage devices (EEPROMs) are included within the host system to permit the storage of data relating to the system and a variety of different sensors used therewith. In a third embodiment, one or more of the individual transducer elements within the assembly are made separable and disposable, thereby allowing for the replacement of certain selected components which may degrade or become contaminated. Methods for calibrating and operating the disposable sensor assembly in conjunction with its host system are also disclosed.

20060095385, May 4, 2006

Oct 26, 2005

11/259185

Paul Atkinson - San Diego CA, US
Ronald Conero - San Diego CA, US

H04L 9/00

705064000

A distribution control system is provided to support the controlled and selective changing of utility for a target. The target with controlled utility may be an electronic device, or alternatively, may be a tangible media, such as an optical disc. The distribution control system has a target with a change effecting device and a restricted access key. An activation device retrieves or generates an authorization key, and sends the authorization key to the target. The authorization key may be sent to the target wirelessly, for example, using a radio frequency signal. The target has logic that uses the restricted access key and the authorization key to change the utility of the target. In one example, the activation device retrieves the authorization key from a network operation center (NOC) by sending a target identifier to the NOC, and the NOC retrieves the authorization key for the identified target. The activation device may also connect to other systems for obtaining approval to change the utility of the target. For example, the authorization key may be sent to the target upon receiving payment, password, or other confirmation.

20060100983, May 11, 2006

Oct 26, 2005

11/259578

Paul Atkinson - San Diego CA, US
Ronald Conero - San Diego CA, US

G06F 17/30

707001000

A target having a controlled utility is provided, as well as a method for changing the utility of the target. The target with controlled utility may be an electronic device, or alternatively, may be a tangible media, such as an optical disc. The controlled target has a change effecting device that is set to a first state, which allows the target to operate according to a first utility. The controlled target also has a receiver for receiving an authorization key, and logic which, responsive to the authorization key, selectively changes the change effecting device to a second state. When the change effecting device is in the second state, the target may operate according to a second utility. In one example, the controlled target has a restricted access key that was stored during manufacture, and the restricted access key is used by the logic in changing the state of the change effecting device. To change the utility of the controlled target, the controlled target is placed proximate to an activation device. The activation device may read an accessible identifier from the controlled target, and retrieve or generate an authorization key that is associated with the target. The activation device may cooperate with a network operation center or other entity to retrieve the authorization key, and to obtain approval to change the utility of the controlled target. If approved, the activation device may then send the authorization code to the controlled target.

20060119487, Jun 8, 2006

Dec 7, 2005

11/295867

Paul Atkinson - San Diego CA, US
Ronald Conero - San Diego CA, US

G08C 19/00

340825720, 705018000

A radio frequency activation device enables the activation of a target using RF communication. The radio frequency activation device has a switch that is initially set to a state that disables or substantially interferes with the use of a target function. Responsive to the receiving the RF communication, the switch is set to another state where the function is available. The controlled activation may apply to the target as a whole, or may apply to a selected function, module, peripheral, or component of the target. The radio frequency activation device also has a target interface that allows the target to determine the state of the switch, and based on the state of the switch, either allows or disallows the affected function. The radio frequency activation device also has an antenna for the RF communication, as well as a demodulator/modulator circuit. When used to activate an electrical or electronic device, the radio frequency activation device has a low-power circuit portion that is used to set the state of the switch responsive to the RF communication, and also has a full power circuit portion that communicates with the target. In this way, the state of the switch may be set when the target is in a power-off condition, and the target is able to determine the state of the switch when the target is activated.

20060123055, Jun 8, 2006

Dec 7, 2005

11/296081

Paul Atkinson - San Diego CA, US
Ronald Conero - San Diego CA, US

G06F 17/00
G06F 7/00

707104100

A radio frequency controller device enables the utility of a target to be controlled using an RF communication. The radio frequency controller device has a switch that is set to a defined state responsive to the RF communication. More particularly, conditional logic circuitry uses the RF communication to determine if the target's utility should be changed, and sets the state of the switch accordingly. The radio frequency controller device also has a target interface that allows the target to determine the state of the switch, and based on the state of the switch, a different utility will be available for the target. The radio frequency controller device also has an antenna for the RF communication, as well as a demodulator/modulator circuit. When used to control the utility of an electrical or electronic device, the radio frequency controller device has a low-power circuit portion that is used to set the state of the switch responsive to the RF communication, and also has a full power circuit portion that communicates with the target. In this way, the state of the switch may be set when the target is in a power-off condition, and the target is able to determine the state of the switch when the target is activated.