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US5038800A
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System for monitoring patient by using LAN
Assignee: Fukuda Denshi Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-08-08
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Granted: 1991-08-13
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Expires: 2009-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A system for monitoring a patient by using a local area network (LAN) to connect a central monitor, located at a nurse's station, to one or more bedside monitors, wherein the bedside monitor measures the patient's condition, for instance an electrocardiogram (ECG). The LAN provides data from the bedside monitor to the central monitor at a rate sufficient for the central monitor to disply all information contained within the bedside monitor in substantially real time. The LAN also allows a user at the central station or at another bedside monitor to remotely read or adjust the bedside monitor settings.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuo Oba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0002; A61B5/0004; A61B5/0006; G; G16; G16H; G16H40/00; G16H40/60; G16H40/63; G16Z; G16Z99/00; G16H40/20; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A90/00; Y02A90/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient comprising: a bedside monitor for receiving patient data from patient monitoring equipment and transmitting said patient data over said LAN, a central monitor for receiving said patient data transmitted over said LAN, and for displaying said patient data, said bedside and central monitors being mutually connected over said LAN, wherein said LAN provides said central monitor with only digital patient data transmitted from said bedside monitor, and said LAN allows said central monitor to control the operation of said bedside monitor through bidirectional digital data transfer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient comprising: a bedside monitor for receiving patient data from patient monitoring equipment and transmitting said patient data over said LAN, a central monitor for receiving said patient data transmitted over said LAN, and for displaying said patient data, said bedside and central monitors being mutually connected over said LAN, wherein said LAN provides said central monitor with only digital patient data transmitted from said bedside monitor, and said LAN allows said central monitor to control the operation of said bedside monitor through bidirectional digital data transfer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, wherein said central monitor includes means for selecting one bedside monitor from a plurality of bedside monitors, after said selection said central monitor displays in substantially real time any patient data display by said selected bedside monitor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A system including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of said bedside monitors connected to said LAN, wherein said LAN includes means for providing each of said plurality of said bedside monitors with patient data from any other of said plurality of bedside monitors and said LAN includes means for allowing each of said plurality of said bedside monitors to control patient settings of any another of said plurality of said bedside monitors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, wherein said system includes a plurality of central monitors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, wherein said system includes a plurality of bedside monitors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, wherein said bedside monitor is an input box.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, wherein said bedside monitor is a receiver.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, wherein said central and bedside monitors are connected with recorders respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 8, wherein said recorders perform the same recording functions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 8, wherein said recorders are directly connected with the LAN.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A system, including a LAN, for monitoring a patient according to claim 1, further comprises: an external monitor connected to said LAN through an adaptor, said external monitor supplying additional data to and receiving data from said central and bedside monitors.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-08-12 | 1995-02-11 | 1995-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-12 | 1999-02-11 | 1999-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-12 | 2003-02-11 | 2003-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |