System and method for connecting a patient support apparatus to a hospital network
US12144770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for connecting a patient support apparatus to a hospital network and locating the patient support apparatus are provided. A patient support apparatus is associated with a communication device having a first and second communication interface for transmitting and/or receiving a first and second type of wireless signal. The patient support apparatus is electrically connected to a node serving as a power output and a wireless communication system connected to the hospital network. In response to the electrical connection, the communication device activates the first communication interface to form a wireless link with the node. In response to the patient support apparatus being electrically disconnected from the node, the communication device activates the second communication interface. The patient support apparatus is located by the node based on the second type of wireless signal.
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