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Support Surface with Proximity Sensor and Operable in Low Power Mode

  • US 20110218684A1
  • Filed: 05/18/2011
  • Published: 09/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A support surface comprising:

  • a pump;

    a plurality of air cells, the air cells being selectively inflated and deflated by the pump;

    a proximity sensor that detects whether an object is supported on the air cells; and

    a control unit connected to the pump and the proximity sensor, the control unit controlling operation of the pump based on a signal from the proximity sensor.

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