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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 09, 1995
Frederick J. Geheb, Danvers, MA (US);
Michael Maschke, Beverly, MA (US);
Clifford Mark Kelly, Goffstown, NH (US);
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., Iselin, NJ (US);
Abstract
A docking station for a portable patient monitor is adapted for use in a system which includes a communications network and, optionally, a bedside display. The portable monitor is coupled to sensors for receiving patient data signals. The docking station includes a platform that can be conveniently located near the patient. The platform has a detachable mounting which holds the portable monitor. When the portable monitor is mounted on the docking station platform, it receives power from the docking station. At the same time, the docking station receives patient data from the portable monitor and transfers the data to the communications network. The docking station is also coupled, via the communications network, to a plurality of input and output devices when it is mounted on the docking station. A second example of the docking station includes a power supply and network (PSN) box that is mounted to a wall or other fixed surface. The docking station platform receives power and network services from the PSN box. The PSN box may be detached from the wall and attached directly to the monitor for semi-permanent installation of the monitor.