System and method for automated hospital beds
OwnerSanskar Agrawal, Sanskriti Agrawalinventors
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Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a system and method for effectively managing, transporting, and taking care of patients in a hospital facility. Primarily this is done through the use of an automated bed with corresponding controls and devices installed within the facility. Precautionary fail safes are implemented such that any medical profession can override the system should an error be detected. Constant monitoring and control of all automated beds may occur from a centralized system. These systems and methods will allow for better allocation of hospital resources, providing much more efficient care to all patients.
Claims17
A system for patient management in a facility comprising:
- a plurality of beds each comprising:
- at least two wheels;
- at least one motor connected to said wheels;
- a controller in electronic communication with said motor;
- and
- a plurality of bed sensors;
- a plurality of wall sensors installed within the facility;
- a database;
- software instructions stored in said database;
- a processor;
- said processor adapted to execute the software instructions to send a signal to the controller causing the at least one motor to move the bed;
- said wall sensors adapted to detect the plurality of beds and transmit real-time bed location data to the processor;
- said bed sensors adapted to detect physical objects near the bed and transmit real-time obstruction data to the processor;
- said processor adapted to execute the software instructions to:
- analyze bed location data and obstruction data;
- and
- route the bed by sending a new signal to the controller;
- and
- wherein said bed automatically stops when an obstruction is detected by said bed sensors.
A system of patient management in a hospital facility comprising:
- a plurality of beds each comprising:
- at least two wheels;
- at least one motor connected to said wheels;
- at least one compartment with an electronic lock;
- a weight sensor;
- a rechargeable battery;
- and
- at least one display monitor;
- a plurality of charging pads installed within the facility;
- a database storing:
- software instructions;
- a unique identifier for each bed;
- patient information;
- and
- a unique identifier for each personnel;
- a processor;
- said processor adapted to execute the software instructions to:
- remotely control bed transportation;
- and
- automatically route an unused bed for charging based on the weight sensor and patient information.
A method of transporting a bed with wheels in a hospital facility comprising:
- installing a plurality of wall sensors in said facility;
- installing a plurality of bed sensors on said bed;
- assigning a unique identifier to each bed;
- connecting at least one motor to the wheels, said motor adapted to receive a signal from a processor;
- sending a signal from the processor to the motor to cause the identified bed to move based on wall sensor and bed sensor location;
- storing a schedule for an identified bed within a database;
- and
- sending a signal from the processor to the motor to cause the identified bed to move in accordance with the schedule.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.