PROXIMITY DETECTION APPARATUS
First Claim
1. A proximity detection apparatus for a control unit for use in controlling a medical device, the proximity detection apparatus comprising:
- (i) a detecting part, and (ii) an emitting part one part being located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit, so that when the control unit is attached to the medical device the detecting part detects the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a first mode of operation and when the control unit is detached from the medical device, the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a second mode of operation.
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Abstract
A proximity detection apparatus for a control unit for use in controlling a medical device, the proximity detection apparatus comprising: a detecting part and an emitting part; one part being located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit, so that when the control unit is attached to the medical device the detecting part detects the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a first mode of operation and when the control unit is detached from the medical device, the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a second mode of operation.
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22 Claims
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1. A proximity detection apparatus for a control unit for use in controlling a medical device, the proximity detection apparatus comprising:
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(i) a detecting part, and (ii) an emitting part one part being located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit, so that when the control unit is attached to the medical device the detecting part detects the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a first mode of operation and when the control unit is detached from the medical device, the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a second mode of operation. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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2. A proximity detection apparatus for a detachable control unit for use in controlling a medical device, the proximity detection apparatus comprising:
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(i) a detecting part; and
(ii) an emitting part, one part being located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit such that the detecting part is adapted for detecting the emitting part, wherein when the control unit is detached from the medical device the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a mode of operation comprising means for displaying data relating to medical device usage. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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19. A method of detecting the proximity of a control unit of a medical device, comprising the steps of:
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(i) attaching the control unit to the medical device;
(ii) providing a signal from an emitting part;
(iii) sensing the signal from the emitting part;
(iv) providing the sensed signal to a control unit; and
(v) configuring the control unit to operate the device.
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20. A method of detecting the proximity of a control unit of a medical device, comprising the steps of:
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(i) attaching the control unit to the medical device so that the control unit operates the device;
(ii) detaching the control unit from the medical device, thereby sensing the absence of the control unit from the medical device;
(iii) providing a signal that the medical device is absent; and
(iv) configuring the control unit to cease operation of the device and display data relating to the use of the device.
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Specification