Flow Generator Message System
First Claim
1. A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient, the flow generator comprising a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based messages, event-based messages, or both time- and event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders, wherein the time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time, and wherein the event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors, the user interface being configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician.
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Abstract
A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface. The processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders. Time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time. The event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors. The user interface is configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician. By this system, operation of the flow generator is facilitated and enhanced.
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27 Claims
- 1. A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient, the flow generator comprising a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based messages, event-based messages, or both time- and event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders, wherein the time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time, and wherein the event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors, the user interface being configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician.
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24. A CPAP apparatus comprising:
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a flow generator that generates a supply of pressurized air to be provided at an outlet; a patient interface engageable with a patient'"'"'s face to provide a seal; and an air delivery conduit coupled between the flow generator and the patient interface to deliver the supply of pressurized air from the flow generator to the patient interface, wherein the flow generator comprises a processor coupled with operation sensors and a communication interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders, wherein the time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time, and wherein the event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors, the communication interface being configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician.
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25. An identifier for use with a flow generator that generates a supply of pressurized air to be provided at an outlet to a patient for treatment, the flow generator including a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate either time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, and patient treatment, wherein the time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time, and wherein the event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors, the identifier comprising an identifying element providing an identifying feature unique to a specific peripheral component attachable to the flow generator, the processor discerning the specific peripheral component via the identifying feature, wherein the time-based and event-based messages are generated based on use and operation of the specific peripheral component.
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26. A method for operating a flow generator that generates a supply of pressurized air to be provided at an outlet to a patient for treatment, the flow generator including a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface, the method comprising:
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generating either time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, and patient treatment, the time-based messages being generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time, and the event-based messages being generated based on signals from the operation sensors; and delivering the messages via the user interface to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician.
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27. A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient, the flow generator comprising a processor coupled with operation sensors and a communication system, wherein the processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders, wherein the time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time, and wherein the event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors, the communication system being configured to deliver the messages internally and remotely.
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