Electrode interface system

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2006-10-18

2010-11-09

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

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Diagnostic testing

Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...

C600S304000, C600S376000, C439S502000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07828753

ABSTRACT:
An electrode interface system for providing a connection between at least one electrode and a maternal-fetal monitor, wherein the interface system converts electrical muscle activity captured by the electrode(s) into uterine activity data signals for use by the maternal-fetal monitor. The electrode interface system of the invention preferably includes a conversion means for converting the signals from the electrode(s) into signals similar to those produced by a tocodynometer.

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