Micro-environment module architecture for infant care devices
US10688003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/40234
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An infant care station that includes multiple operational modules that communicate with each other to carry out the infant care station functions. The multiple modules form part of a micro-environmental platform that allows for communication and power connections between all of the operational components required within the infant care station. The multiple modules communicate with each other utilizing a universal interface bus that includes power connections, communication connections and control connections between the multiple modules. Sensor data obtained by various sensors is stored using a standard data format. A data repository is included in one of the modules and is used to store sensor data obtained from the infant patient, operational protocols and other information needed to operate the infant care station. The data repository provides a central location for both data producers and data subscribers that are part of the micro-environment platform.
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