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Modular patient monitor

  • US 9,153,112 B1
  • Filed: 03/02/2011
  • Issued: 10/06/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A docking station for a modular patient monitoring system, the docking station comprising:

  • a first display screen;

    a plurality of docking ports integrated to a backside of the first display screen, the plurality of docking ports configured to receive monitoring components, the docking ports forming a mechanical and electrical connection with the monitoring components, the plurality of docking ports interchangeably usable by different monitoring components;

    a first removable docking arm which connects to at least one of the plurality of docking ports, the first docking arm configured to mechanically and electrically dock with a portable monitor, the docking arm configured to extend the docking port beyond the first display screen so that when the portable monitor is docked to the first docking arm the portable monitor is unobstructed by the first display screen, wherein the first docking arm is configurable to a variety of orientations; and

    a second docking port of the plurality of docking ports, the second docking port configured to receive at least an expansion module, the expansion module forming a mechanical and electrical connection with the docking station when docked, wherein the expansion module provides monitoring of one or more additional parameters, the expansion module allowing the patient monitoring system attached to the docking station to monitor the one or more additional parameters.

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