Hospital bed with nurse call system interface unit
US8536990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for use in a healthcare facility having a nurse call system with a nurse call computer located remotely from patient rooms is provided. The system includes a hospital bed having communication circuitry configured for communicating data from the hospital bed. An interface unit is spaced from the hospital bed. The interface unit has a first connector to which the hospital bed couples via a wired connection, a second connector which is communicatively coupled to the nurse call system, and circuitry comprising a third connector for connection to an external device.
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