Flow generator message system

US8424514B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

• John David Oates · Midland, US
• Mark David Buckley · Laatzen, DE
• Philip Rodney Kwok · Chatswood, AU
• Mark Alexander Abourizk · Sydney, AU
• Thomas Miller · Valley Center, US
• Simone Marie Jeha · Sydney, AU
• Mark John Payne · Gosford, AU
• Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana · Hornsby, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 13, 2006
• Grant date: Apr 23, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 9, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/52
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface. The processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders. Time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time. The event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors. The user interface is configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician. By this system, operation of the flow generator is facilitated and enhanced.