Infusion device with audible data output
AssigneeAlaris Medical Systems, Inc.
InventorDavid L. Davis
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Abstract
A small, portable infusion device for ambulatory use by a patient includes an audible enunciator integrated circuit chip. This chip is controlled by a microprocessor to provide output data to an operator, and to work in place of, or in association with a visual output display, such as an LCD screen. The audible data output permits a remote clinician to monitor operation of the pump, and diagnose and correct problems with the pump's operation.
Claims21
A portable, ambulatory infusion pump, comprising:
- a pump;
- a voice storage device;
- a control circuit connected to activate said voice storage device to output a stored voice signal identifying a parameter of said pump, and
- a transducer mounted on said pump and connected to receive said stored voice signal from said voice storage device to audibilize said stored voice signal.
A method of assisting a patient in operating a portable infusion apparatus, comprising:
- receiving plural different patient control inputs into said portable infusion pump;
- producing plural different audible messages from said infusion apparatus in response to said plural patient control inputs, and
- transmitting said audible messages to a remote location over the telephone, using a standard telephone handset to receive the audible messages from said infusion apparatus directly.
A method of assisting a patient in operating a portable infusion apparatus comprising:
- producing audible messages from said infusion apparatus in response to patient control inputs, wherein said audible messages include an identification of said patient control inputs and said patient control inputs include key stroke inputs, and
- transmitting said audible messages to a remote location over the telephone, using a standard telephone handset to receive the audible messages from said infusion apparatus directly.
A method of assisting a patient in operating a portable infusion apparatus, comprising:
- producing audible messages from said infusion apparatus in response to patient control inputs, wherein said audible messages include phrases, and
- transmitting said audible messages to a remote location over the telephone, using a standard telephone handset to receive the audible messages from said infusion apparatus directly.
An ambulatory infusion pump, comprising:
- a motor for pumping fluid from a reservoir;
- a battery for powering said motor;
- a speaker mounted on said pump, and
- a circuit for driving said speaker to audibilize words which indicate parameters of said pump.
A method of operating an ambulatory infusion pump having a body, comprising:
- providing directions from a location remote from said pump over a telephone, to permit a pump operator to activate control functions on said pump, and
- providing over said telephone, directly from the body of said pump, audible verbal communication indicating the condition of said pump.
An ambulatory infusion pump, comprising:
- a pump body, small enough and light enough to be conveniently worn on a patient's body,
- an infusion conduit connected to said pump body for supplying medication from said pump to a patient, and
- a speaker mounted on said pump body, said speaker providing an audible word message source for pump status information.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.