Communication system for the disabled
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1. A system for a person with limited mobility, comprising:
- a platform, wherein the person is confined thereto;
a wireless communication device associated with the platform; and
one or more remote pieces of equipment, wherein the one or more remote pieces of equipment are outfitted for communication with the wireless communication device associated with the platform.
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Abstract
A system and method for bettering the life of disabled persons whose mobility is impaired by using communication technology. Such technology allows the disabled control of his/her surrounding. The system and method comprises a wireless communication device associated with a wheelchair, or bed, and remote devices in the surroundings of the disabled person controlled by the wireless communication device. The present invention further provides for a standard protocol, such as Bluetooth, or IrDA for communication, and a selection policy for selecting a specific piece of device to communicate with.
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36 Claims
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1. A system for a person with limited mobility, comprising:
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a platform, wherein the person is confined thereto;
a wireless communication device associated with the platform; and
one or more remote pieces of equipment, wherein the one or more remote pieces of equipment are outfitted for communication with the wireless communication device associated with the platform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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26. A system for a wheelchair bound person, comprising:
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a wireless communication device permanently built into the wheelchair;
one or more remote pieces of equipment, wherein the one or more remote pieces of equipment are outfitted for communication with the wireless communication device;
a standard protocol for communication; and
a selection policy adopted by the wireless communication device for selecting a specific piece of equipment for communication from the one or more remote pieces of equipment.
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31. A method for helping wheelchair bound persons to control their surroundings, comprising the steps of:
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providing a wireless communication device permanently built into the wheelchair;
supplying one or more remote pieces of equipment, wherein the one or more remote pieces of equipment are outfitted for communication with the wireless communication device;
using a standard protocol for communication; and
providing a selection policy adopted by the wireless communication device for selecting a specific piece of equipment for communication from the one or more remote pieces of equipment. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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