Haptic systems and methods for a user interface of a patient support apparatus
US11246777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2040 |
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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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