18565923. PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH DISPLAYS simplified abstract (Stryker Corporation)
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PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH DISPLAYS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sujay Sukumaran of Portage MI (US)
Madhu Thomas of London, Ontario (CA)
Tracy LeAnne Fried of Kalamazoo MI (US)
Seyed Behrad Ghodsi of Portland OR (US)
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH DISPLAYS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18565923 titled 'PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH DISPLAYS
The patient support apparatus described in the patent application includes a support surface, a display, controls, memory, and a controller. The controller collects data on the apparatus's operation, stores it in memory, updates it during use, and displays a coded image in response to a control activation.
- The controller encodes the collected data into a coded image, such as a QR code, which may include sensor readings, diagnostic data, fault data, and other relevant information.
- The coded image can also display the ward, department, or floor to which the apparatus is assigned in a healthcare facility, providing easy identification.
- This innovation allows for efficient data collection, storage, and display, enhancing the functionality and usability of the patient support apparatus.
Potential Applications: - Healthcare facilities - Hospitals - Rehabilitation centers
Problems Solved: - Efficient data collection and storage - Easy identification of patient support apparatus - Enhanced functionality and usability
Benefits: - Improved patient care - Streamlined data management - Enhanced user experience
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Patient Support Apparatus for Healthcare Facilities This technology can be used in various healthcare settings to improve patient care, streamline data management, and enhance user experience. It has the potential to revolutionize the way patient support apparatus are used in healthcare facilities.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to patient support apparatus, data encoding, and healthcare technology to understand the existing landscape in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers can stay updated on advancements in patient support apparatus technology, data encoding methods, and healthcare facility management to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of this innovation.
Questions about Patient Support Apparatus: 1. How does the coded image display enhance the functionality of the patient support apparatus? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for healthcare facilities?
Original Abstract Submitted
A patient support apparatus includes a support surface adapted to support a person, a display, a plurality of controls, a memory, and a controller. The controller is adapted to collect a batch of data regarding the operation of the patient support apparatus, to store the batch of data in the memory, to update the contents of the batch of data during usage of the patient support apparatus, and to display a coded image on the display in response to activation of a particular control. The coded image, which may be a QR code, encodes the batch of data. The encoded data may include sensor readings, diagnostic data, fault data, a serial number, and/or other data. The controller may also, or alternatively, display (either permanently or semi-permanently) the ward, department, floor, or another identifier (e.g. radiology, maternity, etc.) to which the patient support apparatus is assigned for a particular healthcare facility.
