Audible alarm enhancement for monitoring systems
US7292141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/904
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An alarm system for a computer-based monitoring system such as a patient medical monitoring system is provided. The system comprises a main processor connected to a first speaker, a second processor communicatively connected to the main processor for exchange of messages; and a second speaker controlled by the second processor. A sensor is communicatively connected to the main processor of the monitoring system for receiving input such as physiologic input from a patient. The second speaker acts as a back-up in the event that the main processor fails to annunciate an alarm or an operator fails to respond to the first alarm within a predetermined time interval. An audible alarm is sounded when the main processor or second processor are not functioning normally.
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