Configurable, Portable Patient Monitoring System
First Claim
1. A system for patient monitoring comprising:
- at least one patient monitor that allows for communication with external devices, wherein said patient monitor is in electronic communication with and drives at least one display, and wherein said display comprises;
a housing having a front and a back;
a touchscreen mounted to the front of said housing, wherein said touchscreen comprises a flat piece of glass having a central display area and a black border that extends along a left, right, top, and bottom edge of said glass, further wherein said monitor is fixedly attached to said back of said display;
at least one module for providing measurements of a plurality of patient parameters, wherein said module is in electronic communication with said patient monitor and wherein said module comprises at least one interface for electronically communicating with at least one patient parameter measurement device;
a processor for determining an alarm state; and
, light sources within said touchscreen which are activated by said processor during the alarm state, wherein said light sources are configured to pass through said black border; and
at least one Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interface for enabling electronic communication between the patient monitor, module, and/or patient parameter measuring device.
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Abstract
A system for patient monitoring includes a plurality of components including a monitor and display assembly, optional stand-alone displays, optional stand-alone monitors, one or more modules, and at least one patient parameter measuring device. The display includes a flat glass front with a blackened border that appears continuous but allows the passage of light during alarm situations. The display functions as a touchscreen and includes a portion for alarm volume control. The system also includes a docking station for the monitor and display assembly and capnography and/or multigas pods for attachment to the monitor and display assembly. The monitor and display assembly, docking station, and pods enhance portability of the system. The monitor and display assembly, module(s), and patient parameter measuring device(s) are all interconnected via Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interfaces.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for patient monitoring comprising:
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at least one patient monitor that allows for communication with external devices, wherein said patient monitor is in electronic communication with and drives at least one display, and wherein said display comprises;
a housing having a front and a back;
a touchscreen mounted to the front of said housing, wherein said touchscreen comprises a flat piece of glass having a central display area and a black border that extends along a left, right, top, and bottom edge of said glass, further wherein said monitor is fixedly attached to said back of said display;at least one module for providing measurements of a plurality of patient parameters, wherein said module is in electronic communication with said patient monitor and wherein said module comprises at least one interface for electronically communicating with at least one patient parameter measurement device; a processor for determining an alarm state; and
, light sources within said touchscreen which are activated by said processor during the alarm state, wherein said light sources are configured to pass through said black border; andat least one Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interface for enabling electronic communication between the patient monitor, module, and/or patient parameter measuring device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A docking station having a receiving surface to receive a monitor and display device of a patient monitoring system, said monitor and display device having a first connector and a first plurality of monitor receptacles for transmission of digital information and power, said docking station comprising:
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a. a second plurality of receptacles; b. a second connector positioned on said receiving surface of said docking station for mating with said first connector of said monitor and display device; c. a circuit board for controlling said transmission of digital information and power; d. a molded recess matching an external shape of a bottom portion of said monitor and display device; e. at least one latching mechanism for securely holding said monitor and display device in place and, f. a release button for disengaging said latching mechanism for removal of said monitor and display device from said docking station; wherein, when said monitor and display device is securely mounted on said docking station via said latching mechanism, said first connector is in electrical communication with said second connector, further wherein said circuit board transfers said transmission of digital information and power away from said first plurality of receptacles, through said first and second connectors, and to said second plurality of receptacles. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An externally mountable pod for attaching to a monitor of a patient monitoring system, said pod comprising:
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a. a plurality of pogo pins for mating with connectors on said monitor; b. at least one guide pin for mating said pod with said monitor; c. a latching mechanism for connecting and removing said pod to and from said monitor; d. a button for actuating said latching mechanism; and
,e. a plurality of receptacles on a side of said pod. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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