Bed-Mounted Computer Terminal
OwnerDan Hollingsheadinventor
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Abstract
Provided is a system and method for increasing a patient's satisfaction with a care facility. The system includes a computer terminal, user interface, and network, which may improve bed-ridden patients' convalescence experiences by providing them with educational and informational materials, communication capabilities, and entertainment materials. The system also may provide feedback to the care facility by collecting data from the patients. The computer terminal may be mounted onto a patient's bedrail using an adjustable mount, examples of which are disclosed herein.
Claims20
A mount for securing a computer terminal to a bedrail, the mount comprising:
- a. a base;
- and
- b. a stem having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the base and the second end having a threaded coupler for engagement with a computer platform.
An interactive bed-side system comprising:
- a. a computer terminal;
- b. a mount to which the computer terminal is affixed and to which a bed is connected, the mount having a means for moving the computer terminal from a first position to a second position;
- c. a user interface integrated with the computer terminal, wherein the user interface is configured to display content to a user;
- and
- d. a network connected to the computer terminal and user interface.
A method for increasing revenue at a care facility comprising:
- providing an interactive bed-side system comprising:
- a. a computer terminal;
- b. a mount to which the computer terminal is affixed and to which a bed is connected, the mount having a means for moving the computer terminal from a first position to a second position;
- c. a user interface integrated with the computer terminal, wherein the user interface is configured to display content to a user;
- and
- d. a network connected to the computer terminal and user interface.
- contracting with a third party advertiser to display a third party advertisement to a user through the user interface;
- displaying the third party advertisement to the user through the user interface;
- and
- collecting a fee from the third party advertiser in exchange for displaying the third party advertisement to the user through the user interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.