Healthcare television system apparatus
US8723639B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42222
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus interposed between a healthcare pillow speaker and an internally-unmodified commodity television where said apparatus powers the pillow speaker, enables the pillow speaker to control the television and drives the pillow speaker with said television audio content. The apparatus is designed to attain applicable healthcare safety approvals. The apparatus is designed to be compatible with standard healthcare equipment and to be placed within new and existing installations. The apparatus can selectively shut off the audio drivers to reduce noise. The apparatus generates its own audio content for the pillow speaker. The apparatus can enable, disable, set access timers, track and report on user access and equipment operational. The apparatus can internally configure limits and alternatives in how the television equipment will be controlled.
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