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Automatic association of medical elements

US9946837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2014
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method of associating a plurality of objects is disclosed. A physical space may be defined and a real-time locating system (RTLS) may be used to determine objects that are within the physical space. The objects may be determined by the RTLS to be within the physical space are associated. The objects may include at least one of a caregiver, a patient, a medical device, a medication, and a medical substance.

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