Techniques for notifying persons within a vicinity of a patient support apparatus of a remote control function
US12285373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus and a method of notifying persons within a vicinity of the patient support apparatus are disclosed. The patient support apparatus includes a patient support structure for supporting a patient, an actuator for moving the patient, a notification system, and a controller coupled to the notification system and the actuator. The controller receives a selection of a remote control function via a communication network, generates a notification in response to receiving the selection of the remote control function, and transmits an output signal to the actuator based on the selection of the remote control function. The notification system executes the notification prior to the controller transmitting the output signal to the actuator.
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