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Wireless control system for a patient-support apparatus

US8125318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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96References

11Claims

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Assignee

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

Richard H. Heimbrock · Batesville, US
Craig A. McNeely · Columbus, US
Keith A. Huster · Sunman, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2005
Grant date	Feb 28, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 23, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G2203/12
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wireless control system for use with a patient-support apparatus includes a first receiver located on the patient-support apparatus and a wireless hand-held controller configured to wirelessly communicate with the first receiver to control functions of the patient-support apparatus and/or functions of hospital room equipment. The wireless control system may also include a second receiver located apart from the patient-support apparatus. The wireless hand-held controller may be configured to wirelessly communicate with the second receiver to control functions of the hospital room equipment. Additionally, the wireless control system may include a docking station configured to receive and charge the wireless hand-held controller.

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