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Recognition system for an apparatus that delivers breathable gas to a patient

  • US 10,279,134 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2015
  • Issued: 05/07/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system comprising:

  • a flow generator configured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas that is delivered, via an airflow path that includes at least an outlet formed in the flow generator, a delivery conduit, and a patient interface, to a patient for treatment, the flow generator including a first connector structure;

    a peripheral CPAP component that is operable to be a component of the CPAP system and assist in application of treatment for the patient;

    a connector removably attachable to the first connector structure and separate from the peripheral CPAP component and, when attached, configured to communicate the pressurized breathable gas delivered from the outlet to other components included in the airflow path, the connector including an identifying element disposed on or in the connector with the identifying element including an identifying feature related to the peripheral CPAP component;

    an electronic controller electronically coupled to the first connector structure and configured to;

    automatically recognize, via the first connector structure, the peripheral CPAP component related to the connector when attached to the first connector structure based on the identifying feature; and

    automatically adjust at least one operating parameter of the flow generator based on recognition of the peripheral CPAP component, where adjustment of the operating parameter changes how the supply of pressurized breathable gas is delivered to the patient.

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