Support device for sensors and/or actuators that can be part of a wireless network of sensors/actuators
First Claim
1. A physiological monitoring device comprising:
- a first base configured to be removably coupleable to a patient, the first base includinga first face having a first port,a second face having a second port,a third face having a third port, the first port and the second port having an identical configuration,a controller configured to communicate with a wireless network, anda storage unit configured to communicate with the controller; and
a first physiological monitoring module removably coupleable to the first port or the second port, the first physiological monitoring module includingan ECG sensor configured to acquire ECG signals from the patient,a first interface compatible with the first port and the second port, anda first identification device on the interface,the first physiological monitoring module configured to communicate with the controller to wirelessly communicate the ECG signals acquired from the patient to the wireless network,the controller configured to identify whether the first physiological monitoring module is in the first port or the second port based on the first identification device,the controller further configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless network that the first physiological monitoring module is connected to the first base and the type of data to be transmitted;
wherein the first identification device comprises at least a pin coupleable to a corresponding pin on either the first face or the second face to exchange electrical communication, wherein the pin on either the first face or the second face receives a signal from the first physiological module, the signal identifying the first physiological module.
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Abstract
A support device for sensors and/or actuators, of a node element or End Device (10) of a wireless network of sensors/actuators which support device comprises a base body or base module (1) with a plurality of faces (2), to which a sensor and/or actuator module or block (3) is mounted, and an electrical supply block/module (4). The main feature of the base body (1) is the possibility of adding to the node element (10) further sensors and/or actuators (3) as well as adapter elements, bridge interface elements (60) or expansion modules (50). The base body (1) can have a plurality of connection faces (2) with positive engagement means (54), which allow to assemble the above described modules. The positive engagement means (54) ensures an electromechanical connection between the many modules and, furthermore, assists an easy and intuitive accessibility for a user.
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1. A physiological monitoring device comprising:
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a first base configured to be removably coupleable to a patient, the first base including a first face having a first port, a second face having a second port, a third face having a third port, the first port and the second port having an identical configuration, a controller configured to communicate with a wireless network, and a storage unit configured to communicate with the controller; and a first physiological monitoring module removably coupleable to the first port or the second port, the first physiological monitoring module including an ECG sensor configured to acquire ECG signals from the patient, a first interface compatible with the first port and the second port, and a first identification device on the interface, the first physiological monitoring module configured to communicate with the controller to wirelessly communicate the ECG signals acquired from the patient to the wireless network, the controller configured to identify whether the first physiological monitoring module is in the first port or the second port based on the first identification device, the controller further configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless network that the first physiological monitoring module is connected to the first base and the type of data to be transmitted; wherein the first identification device comprises at least a pin coupleable to a corresponding pin on either the first face or the second face to exchange electrical communication, wherein the pin on either the first face or the second face receives a signal from the first physiological module, the signal identifying the first physiological module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A physiological monitoring device comprising:
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a base configured to be removably coupleable to a patient, the base including a plurality of ports having an identical configuration, a controller configured to communicate with a wireless network, and a storage unit configured to communicate with the controller; a first physiological monitoring module separately removably coupleable to any one of the ports, the first physiological monitoring module including a sensor configured to acquire first signals associated with a first physiological parameter of the patient, a first interface compatible with the ports, and a first identification device on the first interface, the first physiological monitoring module configured to communicate with the controller to wirelessly communicate the first signals associated with the first physiological parameter acquired from the patient to the wireless network, the controller configured to identify which port the first physiological monitoring module is connected to based on the first identification device, the controller further configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless network that the first physiological monitoring module is connected to the base and the type of data to be transmitted; and a second physiological monitoring module separately removably coupleable to any one of the ports, the second physiological monitoring module including a sensor configured to acquire second signals associated with a second physiological parameter of the patient that is different from the first physiological parameter, a second interface compatible with the ports, and a second identification device on the second interface, the second physiological monitoring module configured to communicate with the controller to wirelessly communicate the second signals associated with the second physiological parameter acquired from the patient to the wireless network, the controller configured to identify which port the second physiological monitoring module is connected to based on the second identification device, the controller further configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless network that the second physiological monitoring module is connected to the base and the type of data to be transmitted; wherein each of the first and second identification devices comprises at least a pin coupleable to a corresponding pin on any of the ports to exchange electrical communication, wherein the pin on any of the ports receives a signal from the first or second physiological module, the signal identifying one of the first or second physiological modules, respectively. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20)
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15. A physiological monitoring device comprising:
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a first base configured to be removably coupleable to a patient, the first base including a first face having a first port, a second face having a second port, a third face having a third port, the first port and the second port having an identical configuration, a controller configured to communicate with a wireless network, and a storage unit configured to communicate with the controller; a first physiological monitoring module removably coupleable to the first port or the second port, the first physiological monitoring module including a first sensor configured to monitor a first physiological parameter of the patient, a first interface compatible with the first port and the second port, and a first identification device on the interface, the first physiological monitoring module configured to communicate with the controller to wirelessly communicate physiological data related to the first physiological parameter acquired from the patient to the wireless network, the controller configured to identify whether the first physiological monitoring module is in the first port or the second port based on the first identification device, the controller further configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless network that the first physiological monitoring module is connected to the first base and the type of data to be transmitted; wherein the first identification device comprises at least a pin coupleable to a corresponding pin on either the first face or the second face to exchange electrical communication, wherein the pin on either the first face or the second face receives a signal from the first physiological module, the signal identifying the first physiological module; a second base; a bridge module removably coupleable between the first base and the second base; a second physiological monitoring module removably coupleable to the second base, the second physiological monitoring module including a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological parameter of the patient that is different from the first physiological parameter, the second base configured to transmit data related to the second physiological parameter to the first base via the bridge module. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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Specification