User interface method and apparatus for a medical device

US8527044B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. · US

Inventors

• D. Craig Edwards · Fall City, US
• Kelly Locke · Woodinville, US
• Mark B. Gausman · Bellevue, US
• Alex Otman · Bothell, US
• Richard C. Nova · Kirkland, US
• Shawn R. Bertagnole · Lake Stevens, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 15, 2002
• Grant date: Sep 3, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/3993
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator (100) such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator (100) as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator (100) and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (108), a lid (104), an electrode package (120) containing defibrillation electrodes (142, 144), and a shock key (170), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator (100) and for treating the patient.