Abstract:
A signal processing circuit for use in a digital memory-type EKG display system wherein analog EKG signals are periodically sampled and converted to a digital signal for processing and display comprises an amplitude hold circuit which maintains the instantaneous amplitude of pacemaker pulses contained in the analog EKG signal constant for a sufficient period of time to insure recognition of the pulses in the next sampling. Because no access is required to the sampling or conversion circuits of the system, the processing circuit can be readily added to an existing system.
Abstract:
A composite signal comprising an analog signal with transient pulses superimposed thereon is periodically sampled and each sample is converted to a digital value which is stored in a buffer register prior to transfer to a data processing unit. A special circuit comprising a differentiator and comparator continuously receives the composite signal, detects the transient pulses, and forces a value into the buffer register to represent each transient pulse, even though the pulse may occur during an interval when the composite signal is not being sampled by the normal analog to digital conversion circuit. The special circuit may include a counter which is preset to a value N so that the value representing a transient pulse may be forced into the buffer register during N successive cycles. This permits control of the width of the transient pulses when the digital data is reconverted to analog form.
Abstract:
A PHYSIOLOGICAL PULSE DISPLAY MEANS AND PROCESS FEATURES A TAPE LOOP RECORDING SYSTEM WITH A STATIONARY RECORD HEAT AND A REPETITIVELY SCANNING READ HEAD MOVING AT A HIGHER SPEED THAN THE TAPE WHEREBY THE USUAL FLICKER ON THE OSCILLOSCOPE SCREEN IS REDUCED.