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Patient support apparatus user interfaces

US11484451B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2018
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/42
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient support apparatus comprising a patient support deck operatively attached to a base with a deck section arranged for movement between first and second positions determined by a deck sensor. A first user interface comprises a screen configured to display visual content including a content portion having first and second content states. A second user interface comprises an access panel including a panel portion with a light module having first and second illumination states. A controller is configured to display the content portion in the first content state and to control the light module in the first illumination state when the deck sensor determines the deck section is in the first section position, and to display the content portion on the screen in the second content state and to control the light module in the second illumination state when the deck section is in the second position.

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