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Hand-held communicator for patient use

  • US 9,737,269 B2
  • Filed: 08/07/2015
  • Issued: 08/22/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/07/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hand-held patient communicator, comprising:

  • a handgrip module formed of a deformable material and housing a power source, a pressure-activated switch and an output signal path, with the pressure-activated switch coupled between the power source and the output signal path;

    a display module includingan indicator panel providing a representation of an individual'"'"'s immediate medical condition, controlled by the activation of the pressure-activated switch; and

    a message confirmation switch, for use by the personnel; and

    a communication link coupled between the handgrip module and the display module, where the application of pressure to the pressure-activated switch indicates a patient'"'"'s immediate medical concern, the activation of the pressure-activated switch transmitting a medical condition indication signal to the display module to provide a non-verbal communication of the individual'"'"'s immediate concern to the medical personnel, and wherein upon receipt of the medical condition indication signal, the message confirmation switch is activated by the personnel to transmit a confirmation signal via the communication link to the handgrip module.

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