Electrode Interface System

摘要

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 material 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.

主权项

1. An interface system for interfacing multiple types of sensors to be interfaced to a maternal-fetal monitor that is not part of the interface system, wherein the interface system comprises:
a signal converter for processing at least one signal into output data that mimics electrical output from a tocodynamometer or intra-uterine pressure catheter; and a maternal-fetal monitor port interface for operably and physically connecting to the maternal-fetal monitor; wherein the signal converter and the maternal-fetal monitor port interface are integrated into a cable-less, unitary adapter or connector.