System for transmission of sensor data using dual communication protocol

A method for pairing a disposable noninvasive sensor assembly with a monitoring device using a reusable transmitter assembly, the method comprising:

• removably securing the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly with the reusable transmitter assembly, the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly comprising a dock, a strap, a cable, and a battery, the dock comprising a flexible circuit comprising a plurality of first electrical contacts supported by corresponding plurality of curved members, the strap extending from a first edge of the dock and configured to wrap around a wrist of a patient and secure the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly through a loop on a second edge of the dock that is opposite of the first edge, the cable extending from a third edge of the dock towards an elbow of the patient and loop back towards a hand of the patient while secured by a cable holder on the first edge, the cable comprising a sensor element configured to couple with a fingertip of the patient, the reusable transmitter assembly comprising a plurality of second electrical contacts, a processor and a wireless communication module comprising a first antenna, the plurality of second electrical contacts configured to engage the plurality of first electrical contacts and exert a downward force on the plurality of curved members responsive to the securing of the reusable transmitter assembly with the dock, wherein the dock, the strap, and the cable of the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly are integrated in a unitary body;
• receiving power from the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly to power the processor and the wireless communication module;
• receiving data collected by the sensor element via the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly;
• processing the data using the processor;
• and
• wirelessly transmitting the processed data to a patient monitor via the wireless communication module.

A sensor assembly comprising:

• a disposable noninvasive sensor assembly configured to collect the physiological data from a patient, the physiological data indicative of a physiological condition of the patient, the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly comprising:
• a dock comprising a plurality of first electrical contacts;
• a strap extending from the dock and configured to wrap around a wrist of the patient and secure the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly;
• a cable extending from the dock towards an elbow of the patient and loop back towards a hand of the patient while secured by a cable holder formed on an edge of the dock, the cable comprising a sensor element configured to couple with a fingertip of the patient;
• and
• a battery;
• and
• a reusable transmitter assembly configured to secure with the dock, the reusable transmitter assembly comprising:
• a plurality of second electrical contacts configured to engage the plurality of first electrical contacts responding to securing of the reusable transmitter assembly with the dock;
• a processor;
• and
• a wireless communication module configured to establish a wireless communication with a patient monitor,
• wherein the dock, the strap, and the cable of the disposable noninvasive sensor assembly are integrated in a unitary body.