Stryker Corporation (20240283996). PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS SYSTEMS WITH TELEVISION DETECTION simplified abstract
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PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS SYSTEMS WITH TELEVISION DETECTION
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Jerald A. Trepanier of Augusta MI (US)
Jonathan A. Hietbrink of Plainwell MI (US)
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS SYSTEMS WITH TELEVISION DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240283996 titled 'PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS SYSTEMS WITH TELEVISION DETECTION
The abstract describes a patent application for a headwall unit in a hospital room that serves as a communication conduit between a patient's bed and the hospital room's communication outlet. The headwall unit wirelessly forwards audio signals from a nurse to the bed, receives wireless audio signals from the patient's voice, and detects infrared communications from the bed and television remote control.
- The headwall unit facilitates communication between the patient and healthcare providers by forwarding audio signals wirelessly.
- It can detect and analyze infrared communications from the bed and television remote control.
- The headwall unit is designed to work with a standard nurse call system and in-room television, enhancing the patient's experience and convenience.
- By automatically analyzing signals from the television remote control, the headwall unit can determine the type of television in the room and control it accordingly.
- This innovation streamlines communication and entertainment options for patients in hospital rooms.
Potential Applications: - Healthcare facilities - Patient rooms in hospitals - Long-term care facilities
Problems Solved: - Improving communication between patients and healthcare providers - Enhancing patient experience and convenience in hospital rooms
Benefits: - Streamlined communication process - Improved patient satisfaction - Enhanced control over in-room entertainment options
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Headwall Unit for Enhanced Patient Communication in Healthcare Settings This technology can be utilized in various healthcare facilities to improve patient care and satisfaction. It has the potential to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers, leading to better outcomes and overall experience for patients.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the headwall unit improve communication between patients and healthcare providers? The headwall unit facilitates communication by wirelessly forwarding audio signals from nurses to patients and vice versa, enhancing the overall patient experience. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond hospital settings? This technology can also be applied in long-term care facilities and other healthcare settings to improve communication and patient care.
Original Abstract Submitted
a headwall unit is mounted a headwall of a hospital room and acts as a communication conduit between a bed (or other patient support apparatus) and a conventional communications outlet built into the headwall of the hospital room. the communications outlet is communicatively coupled to a standard nurse call system and an in-room television. the headwall unit is adapted to wirelessly forward audio signals from a remotely positioned nurse to the bed, and to receive wireless audio signals corresponding to a patient's voice from the bed and to forward the received audio signals to the communications outlet. the headwall unit is further adapted to detect infrared communications from both the bed and a television remote control. communications from the television remote control are automatically analyzed by the headwall unit to determine the type of television in the room and the correct signals to use for controlling the television.
