Method and apparatus for temporarily disabling a patient monitor
US7570152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with a first preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided a patient monitor that is automatically disabled when a caregiver enters a room and then is automatically reactivated after the caregiver leaves. According to a first preferred embodiment, it will remain disabled during the time the caregiver is proximate to the patient/monitor and then will automatically reactivate after the caregiver has moved away.
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