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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2000
Dorothy B. Franks, Brentwood, TN (US);
Michael C. Jones, Nashville, TN (US);
John G. Jaeger, Flower Mound, TX (US);
Dorothy B. Franks, Brentwood, TN (US);
Michael C. Jones, Nashville, TN (US);
John G. Jaeger, Flower Mound, TX (US);
GE Medical Technology Services, Inc., Pewaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
Data representative of operation of biomedical equipment in a medical facility is collected and stored in a centralized database. The information may be collected manually during the life of the equipment, or automatically by connection to the equipment. The data references equipment types, manufacturer, departments, locations, and other relevant information for the equipment. Based upon the collected and stored information, parameters representative of possible training needs is analyzed and reported. The parameters may include error, breakdowns, and the like. Detailed reports delivered to the medical institution may thus provide a basis for planning training to enhance performance and utilization of the equipment.