Sensor-controlled display output for dialysis machines
US10342634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus, such as a dialysis machine (e.g. a hemodialysis machine or a peritoneal dialysis machine), includes a plurality of components, one or more sensors corresponding to the components and configured to detect signals, a display and a control unit. The control unit is configured to: receive signals from the one or more sensors, determine, from the signals, a status of the medical apparatus, and determine control commands for the display based on the determined status for status-dependent control of the display. The described apparatus improves the human-machine interface in terms of set-up time, operating time and freedom from errors. Depending upon the determined status, different status-specific menus may be illustrated on the display in order to assist the user when operating the apparatus or advise the user about any errors or subsequent steps.
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