Voice Interface for a Dialysis Machine
First Claim
1. A dialysis system, comprising:
- a dialysis machine;
an authentication component configured to determine that a source of a voice command received by the dialysis system is an authorized user of the dialysis system; and
a processor configured to carry out a function determined based on the voice command.
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Abstract
A dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis (PD) machine) can include a microphone and a component that provide voice recognition capabilities to the machine. For example, in some implementations, the component is configured to identify and/or authenticate voice commands that are issued by a user. The voice command may cause the dialysis machine to carry out a dialysis function. Alternatively, the voice command may cause a user interface of the dialysis machine (e.g., a display, such as a touchscreen display) to be adjusted. A dialysis machine can also include a speaker for providing spoken information to a user. For example, in some implementations, the speaker can provide spoken instructions to assist the user in machine set-up, calibration, and/or operation. Such spoken instructions can be particularly useful in a home dialysis setting. In some implementations, the speaker can provide spoken alarms that are related to alarm conditions.
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41 Claims
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1. A dialysis system, comprising:
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a dialysis machine; an authentication component configured to determine that a source of a voice command received by the dialysis system is an authorized user of the dialysis system; and a processor configured to carry out a function determined based on the voice command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A dialysis system comprising:
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a dialysis machine; a speaker; and an alarm component configured to; determine that an alarm condition related to the dialysis machine exists; and cause the speaker to provide spoken information related to the alarm condition. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A dialysis system comprising:
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a dialysis machine; a speaker; and an instruction component configured to; determine that an action has not yet been completed; and cause the speaker to provide spoken instructions that assist a user of the dialysis system in completing the action. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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