Computer-equipped mobility device and method of connecting to a network
First Claim
1. A computer-equipped mobility device for transporting an occupant of the device over a distance and for providing access to a network, the computer-equipped mobility device comprising a personal mobility device;
- a computer coupled to the personal mobility device, the computer configured to link to the network and to engage in two-way communication with the network; and
an activation member coupled to the personal mobility device and linked to the computer, the activation member capable of at least partially controlling the operation of the computer.
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Abstract
A computer-equipped mobility device for transporting an occupant of the device over a distance and for providing access to a network comprises a personal mobility device, a computer, and an activation member. The computer is coupled to the personal mobility device and is configured to link to the network as well as to engage in two-way communication with the network. The activation member is coupled to the personal mobility device. The activation member is also linked to the computer and capable of at least partially controlling the operation of the computer.
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28 Claims
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1. A computer-equipped mobility device for transporting an occupant of the device over a distance and for providing access to a network, the computer-equipped mobility device comprising
a personal mobility device; -
a computer coupled to the personal mobility device, the computer configured to link to the network and to engage in two-way communication with the network; and
an activation member coupled to the personal mobility device and linked to the computer, the activation member capable of at least partially controlling the operation of the computer. - 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)
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24. A computer-equipped mobility device for transporting an occupant of the device over a distance and for providing access to a network within a network accessible area, the computer-equipped mobility device comprising:
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a personal mobility device configured to accommodate a single occupant;
a computer coupled to the personal mobility device, the computer configured to link to the network through wireless communication when the computer-equipped mobility device is within the network accessible area; and
an activation member coupled to the personal mobility device, the activation member being linked to the computer and allowing the occupant to at least partially control the operation of the computer while the occupant is operating the personal mobility device.
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25. A conversion kit for converting a personal mobility device into a computer-equipped mobility device, the conversion kit comprising:
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a computer configured to link to a network;
a support member coupled to the computer, the support member for coupling to the personal mobility device; and
an activation member linked to the computer, the activation member capable of at least partially controlling the operation of the computer.
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26. A method of receiving a phone call while operating a computer-equipped mobility device, the method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a link between a computer included in the computer-equipped mobility device and a network;
receiving an incoming call while linked to the network;
indicating the presence of the incoming call to an occupant of the computer-equipped mobility device;
answering the call after the occupant of the computer-equipped mobility device activates for a first time an activation member that is linked to the computer;
establishing a link between the computer and at least one of a headset worn by the occupant of the computer-equipped mobility device and a speaker and microphone included in the computer after the activation member is activated for the first time;
providing a medium for two-way communication between the caller and the occupant;
terminating the call after the activation member is activated a second time;
terminating the link between the computer and the at least one of the headset worn by the occupant of the computer-equipped mobility device and the speaker and microphone included in the computer; and
transferring the call to the occupant'"'"'s voice mail after one of a plurality a time intervals elapses before the activation member is activated the first time.
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27. A computer-equipped mobility device for transporting an occupant of the vehicle over a distance and for providing access to a hospital information system within a system accessible area, the computer-equipped mobility device comprising:
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a personal mobility device configured to accommodate a single occupant, the personal mobility device comprising at least two wheels, a platform disposed between the at least two wheels, a column extending from the platform and having a first end coupled to the platform, and handlebars coupled to a second end of the column;
a first support member coupled to the personal mobility device; and
a computer detachably coupled to the first support member, the computer configured to link to the hospital information system through wireless communication and to provide at least one of patient charts, patient status information, and patient monitoring information when the computer-equipped mobility device is within the system accessible area, wherein the computer is one of a tablet PC, a PDA, a laptop, and a pocket PC;
a second support member coupled to the personal mobility device; and
.an activation member coupled to the second support member, the activation member being linked to the computer and allowing the occupant to at least partially control the operation of the computer while the occupant is operating the personal mobility device.
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28. A computer-equipped mobility device for connecting to a network, the computer-equipped mobility device comprising:
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a means for transporting an occupant over a distance;
a means for linking to the network and for engaging in two-way communication with the network, wherein the linking means is operable while the occupant is operating the transporting means and wherein the linking means is configured to receive calls; and
a means for answering and terminating calls received by the linking means.
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