18561457. PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND HEADWALL UNIT SYNCING simplified abstract (Stryker Corporation)
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PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND HEADWALL UNIT SYNCING
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Inventor(s)
Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu of Kalamazoo MI (US)
Alexander Josef Bodurka of Portage MI (US)
Jerald A. Trepanier of Augusta MI (US)
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND HEADWALL UNIT SYNCING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18561457 titled 'PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND HEADWALL UNIT SYNCING
Simplified Explanation: The wireless communication system described in the patent application allows for the exchange of messages between a patient support apparatus and a headwall unit. It includes a syncing function that ensures the settings on both devices match after the initial establishment of the communication link.
- The system enables the syncing of settings between the patient support apparatus and the headwall unit.
- Settings present in one device before the communication link is established are synced with values from the other device after the link is initially set up.
- This syncing function ensures that the settings on both devices are aligned, enhancing communication and coordination between the patient support apparatus and the headwall unit.
Potential Applications: - Healthcare facilities - Medical equipment manufacturers - Telemedicine providers
Problems Solved: - Inconsistencies in settings between the patient support apparatus and the headwall unit - Communication errors due to mismatched settings - Streamlining communication processes in healthcare settings
Benefits: - Improved coordination between devices - Enhanced efficiency in healthcare operations - Reduced errors in communication and data transmission
Commercial Applications: Title: Wireless Communication System for Healthcare Facilities This technology can be utilized in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities to streamline communication between patient support apparatus and headwall units. It can improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall patient care.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on wireless communication systems in healthcare settings, synchronization of settings between medical devices, and telemedicine technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in wireless communication protocols, integration of IoT devices in healthcare, and the impact of technology on patient outcomes in medical settings.
Questions about Wireless Communication Systems in Healthcare: 1. How does the syncing function in this wireless communication system improve efficiency in healthcare operations? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different healthcare settings?
Original Abstract Submitted
A wireless communication system for exchanging messages between a patient support apparatus and a headwall unit includes a syncing function wherein certain settings that are present in the headwall unit before a communication link is established with the patient support apparatus are synced with values for those settings that come from the patient support apparatus after the communication link is initially established. Similarly, certain settings that are present in the patient support apparatus before the communication link is established are synced with values for those settings that come from the headwall unit after the communication link is initially established. The syncing function thereby ensures that, upon the initial establishment of the communication link, the patient support apparatus settings will match the headwall settings, and vice versa.
