LED drive circuit for pulse oximetry and method for using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8366613
APP PUB NO 20090167205A1
SERIAL NO

12343799

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In various embodiments, there is provided an LED drive circuit and a method for using the same. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to an LED drive circuit for pulse oximeters. In an embodiment, the LED drive circuit includes a current mirror configured to provide drive current to an LED of a sensor. Additionally, the method includes providing current to first and second current mirrors, wherein the first and second current mirrors are configured to control first and second light sources.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Petersen, Ethan Oakland, US 50 3488

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