Medical apparatus with remote virtual input device
US5885245A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/172
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus is provided with a programmable medical device disposed at a first room location and a remote monitor and/or controller disposed at a second room location. The programmable medical device is used to administer a medical treatment to a patient, and the remote monitor/controller may be used to monitor the operation of the medical device, control the operation of the medical device, and/or to transfer data from the medical device to the remote monitor/controller. The apparatus may allow voice communication between the remote monitor/controller and the patient who is receiving treatment via the medical device while the medical device is being monitored and/or controlled from the remote location. The remote monitor/controller may also include means for determining the type of medical device to which it is connected.
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