# US 8,771,185 B2 · System and method for reliable sleep diagnostic testing

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- Number: US 8,771,185 B2
- Document ID: US8771185B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 12/928,903
- Filed: 2010-12-22
- Published: 2012-06-28
- Granted: 2014-07-08
- Earliest claimed: 2010-12-22
- Assignees: SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
- Applicants: Dana Voien
- Inventors: Dana Voien
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8771185B2

## CPC

- A61B 5/14551: {for measuring blood gases}
- A61B 5/0205: Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
- A61B 5/14542: {for measuring blood gases (A61B5/14551 takes precedence)}
- A61B 5/14552: {Details of sensors specially adapted therefor}
- A61B 5/4806: {Sleep evaluation (A61B5/4821 takes precedence; devices for inducing sleep A61M21/02)}
- A61B 5/4818: {Sleep apnoea}
- A61B 5/6824: {Arm or wrist}
- A61B 5/6825: {Hand}
- A61B 5/6826: {Finger}
- A61B 5/6831: {Straps, bands or harnesses}
- A61B 5/6832: {using adhesives (conductive adhesive for bioelectric electrodes A61B5/259)}
- A61B 90/90: Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
- A61B 90/94: coded with symbols, e.g. text
- G16H 40/63: for local operation
- A61B 5/02: Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
- A61B 5/087: Measuring breath flow
- A61B 5/1135: {by monitoring thoracic expansion}
- A61B 2562/08: Sensors provided with means for identification, e.g. barcodes or memory chips
- G09F 3/03: of security seals {(means for indicating unauthorised opening of container closures B65D, e.g. B65D27/30, B65D55/02; theft deterrent tags E05B73/0017)}
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

## Abstract

A method for securely affixing a sensor to a patient is provided. The method includes attaching the sensor to the patient's index finger with a sensor signal cable routed along the patient's hand, and configuring an identification band to encircle the signal cable and the patient's wrist using a secure affixing arrangement. The identification band is configured to evidence tampering when removed. The secure affixing arrangement may take various forms, including tying loops and securing the cable and/or sensor to the patient using tape, plastics, and so forth.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for reliable oxygen saturation monitoring, comprising:
attaching an oxygen saturation sensor to a patient at a first location on the patient;
configuring a passive identification band in an arrangement connected to a sensor signal cable, wherein the oxygen saturation sensor is capable of being connected to the sensor signal cable, wherein the passive identification band does not employ wiring that creates an electric circuit within the passive identification band;
securely fixing the passive identification band to the patient at a second location on the patient;
connecting the sensor signal cable to a diagnostic test monitoring system;
testing the patient; and
marking the passive identification band,
wherein the marking on the identification band is configured to evidence tampering when the passive identification band is removed.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the passive identification band is configured to encircle the patient's wrist and to shred and/or tear when removed, further wherein the second location comprises the patient's wrist and the first location and the second location on the patient are not the same location.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein securely fixing the passive identification band further comprises placing a mark across the ends of the passive identification band.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the passive identification band further comprises a unique serial number.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein configuring further comprises placing a loop in the sensor device signal cable, wherein the passive identification band is passed through the loop.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the passive identification band is configured to encircle a connection formed where the sensor device signal output cable meets and connects with a PSG recording system input signal cable.

### Claim 7

A method for monitoring a patient, comprising:
attaching an oxygen saturation sensor to a patient at a first location on the patient;
configuring a passive identification band in a secure arrangement at a second location on the patient, wherein the secure arrangement secures the sensor and a sensor signal cable to the patient, wherein the passive identification band does not employ wiring that creates an electric circuit within the passive identification band;
marking the passive identification band, and
connecting the sensor signal cable to a diagnostic test monitoring system for purposes of conducting a diagnostic test;
wherein the marking on the passive identification band is configured to evidence tampering when the identification band is removed.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the passive identification band is configured to encircle the patient's wrist and to shred and/or tear when removed, further wherein the second location comprises the patient's wrist and the first location and the second location on the patient are not the same location.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, further comprising a knot wherein the sensor signal cable is routed through a loop arrangement.

### Claim 10 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the passive identification band comprises a unique serial number.

### Claim 11 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein configuring further comprises placing a loop in the sensor signal cable and the passive identification band is passed through the loop.

### Claim 12 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the passive identification band is configured to encircle the connection formed where the sensor device signal output cable meets and connects with a PSG recording system input signal cable.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the passive identification band encircles the second location of the patient's body.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, further comprising a second band at a third location on the patient's body, the second band configured to evidence tampering when removed, wherein the first, second, and third locations on the patient's body are not the same location.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the marking comprises a serial number, a pen marking, a signature, a marking relating to a chain of custody, a stamp, a writing instrument mark, a shredding of the band at a particular location, a tearing of the band at a particular location, a tear mark, or any combination thereof.

### Claim 16 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the passive identification band encircles the second location of the patient's body.

### Claim 17 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, further comprising a second band at a third location on the patient's body, the second band configured to evidence tampering when removed, wherein the first, second, and third locations on the patient's body are not the same location.

### Claim 18 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the marking comprises a serial number, a pen marking, a signature, a marking relating to a chain of custody, a stamp, a writing instrument mark, a shredding of the band at a particular location, a tearing of the band at a particular location, a tear mark, or any combination thereof.