Haptic systems and methods for a user interface of a patient support apparatus
US10744053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04809
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus comprises a patient support surface for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a user input device, a controller, and an ultrasonic generator system. The controller is configured to control the ultrasonic generator system to provide haptic sensations to the user. The haptic sensations, in some cases, provides tactile stimuli to a user associated with a virtual button.
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