Personal medical device (PMD) docking station
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1. A docking station, comprising:
- at least one connector to form a connection between a personal medical device and the docking station; and
a data exchange unit to transmit data to the personal medical device;
wherein the data comprises control information to control at least one operating parameter of the personal medical device.
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Abstract
A method and system for controlling and monitoring various functions of a personal medical device attached to a docking station, wherein the docking station may include technology to provide power, incremental I/O, control signals and/or a secured physical receptacle for various personal medical devices, and the docking station may be associated with a particular location in a healthcare facility, such as an x-ray room, or it may be associated with an apparatus such as a hospital bed or a wheelchair.
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22 Claims
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1. A docking station, comprising:
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at least one connector to form a connection between a personal medical device and the docking station; and a data exchange unit to transmit data to the personal medical device; wherein the data comprises control information to control at least one operating parameter of the personal medical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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- 17. A method, comprising controlling at least one operating parameter of a personal medical device based on a control signal received from a docking station.
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20. A method, comprising:
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monitoring at least one biometric monitoring device connected to a dock, analyzing data received from the biometric monitoring device using a personal medical device, determining at least one patient care device is attached to the dock using a personal medical device, determining if the patient care device should be controlled based on the analyzed data using a personal medical device, and controlling the patient care device in response to a determination that the patient care device should be controlled using a personal medical device. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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