Flow generator message system
First Claim
1. A flow generator for use with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system configured to supply breathable gas to a patient at a continuous positive pressure that is elevated above atmospheric pressure, the flow generator comprising:
- a motor configured to generate the supply of breathable gas that is delivered to the patient at the continuous positive pressure that is elevated above atmospheric pressure;
at least one operation sensor to generate signals; and
a processor coupled to the at least one operation sensor, the processor configured to;
determine at least one identifying feature of a peripheral component that is coupled to the flow generator, the peripheral component being one of a plurality of different peripheral components that are each configured to couple to the flow generator, the plurality of different peripheral components including at least a patient interface peripheral component that is configured to engage the face of the patient, where each of the plurality of different peripheral components has a different identifying feature that is determinable by the processor;
for each of the plurality of different peripheral components;
(a) discern, based on the determined at least one identifying feature, a specific peripheral component, and(b) in response to discerning the specific peripheral component, generate at least one message that relates to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, and patient treatment based on the discerned specific peripheral component.
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Abstract
A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface. The processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders. Time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time. The event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors. The user interface is configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician. By this system, operation of the flow generator is facilitated and enhanced.
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20 Claims
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1. A flow generator for use with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system configured to supply breathable gas to a patient at a continuous positive pressure that is elevated above atmospheric pressure, the flow generator comprising:
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a motor configured to generate the supply of breathable gas that is delivered to the patient at the continuous positive pressure that is elevated above atmospheric pressure; at least one operation sensor to generate signals; and a processor coupled to the at least one operation sensor, the processor configured to; determine at least one identifying feature of a peripheral component that is coupled to the flow generator, the peripheral component being one of a plurality of different peripheral components that are each configured to couple to the flow generator, the plurality of different peripheral components including at least a patient interface peripheral component that is configured to engage the face of the patient, where each of the plurality of different peripheral components has a different identifying feature that is determinable by the processor; for each of the plurality of different peripheral components; (a) discern, based on the determined at least one identifying feature, a specific peripheral component, and (b) in response to discerning the specific peripheral component, generate at least one message that relates to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, and patient treatment based on the discerned specific peripheral component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A flow generator for use with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system that is configured to supply breathable gas to a patient at a continuous positive pressure elevated above atmospheric pressure, the flow generator comprising:
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a motor configured to generate the supply of breathable gas that is provided to a patient via a patient interface peripheral component at the continuous positive pressure that is elevated above atmospheric pressure; at least one operation sensor to generate signals; and at least one hardware processor coupled to the at least one operation sensor, the at least one hardware processor configured to; determine at least one identifying feature of a peripheral component that is coupled to the flow generator, the peripheral component being one of a plurality of different peripheral components that are each configured to couple to the flow generator, the plurality of different peripheral components including at least a patient interface peripheral component that is configured to engage the face of the patient, where each of the plurality of different peripheral components has a different identifying feature that is determinable by the processor; for each of the plurality of different peripheral components; (a) discern, based on the determined at least one identifying feature, a specific peripheral component, and (b) in response to discerning the specific peripheral component, output at least one message that relates to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, and/or patient treatment based on the discerned specific peripheral component. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of using a flow generator that is either part of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system, the flow generator configured to supply breathable gas to a patient at a continuous positive pressure that is elevated above atmospheric pressure, the flow generator including a motor, a sensor, and at least one hardware processor coupled to the sensor and the motor, the method comprising:
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generating, via the motor that is include as part of the flow generator, the supply of breathable gas that is provided to a patient via a patient interface peripheral component at the continuous positive pressure that is elevated above atmospheric pressure; generating, via the sensor, signals in relation to use and/or operation of the flow generator; responsive to a peripheral component being coupled to the flow generator, determining at least one identifying feature of the coupled peripheral component, the peripheral component being one of a plurality of different peripheral components that are each configured to couple to the flow generator, the plurality of different peripheral components including at least a patient interface peripheral component that is configured to engage the face of the patient, where each of the plurality of different peripheral components has a different identifying feature that is determinable by the processor; for each of the plurality of different peripheral components; (a) determining, based on the determined at least one identifying feature, a specific peripheral component, and (b) in response to discerning the specific peripheral component, generating and then outputting at least one message that relates to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, and/or patient treatment based on the determined specific peripheral component. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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