Abstract:
An operating machine (10), such as a medical machine or a dialysis machine, includes a housing (12) for operating components of the machine and a moveable user interface or display (50) for viewing and entering information concerning operation of the machine. Signals concerning operating information are wirelessly transmitted between the machine (10) and the display (50) using one of several techniques. Power is also transmitted wirelessly from the operating machine to the screen, or from a separate power source to the display. The wireless signals may be transmitted via induction, radio, infrared or optical means.
Abstract:
A dialysis machine includes a control unit (20) having a user interface; a heater (s) located separate from the control unit; a supervisory processor located within the control unit; a delegate control processor located with the heater (s), the delegate control processor in communication with the supervisory processor and configured to receive load cell, heater (s) plate and supply bag temperature sensor inputs; and a sub-delegate heater (s) processor in communication with the control processor and configured to control power to the heater (s). The machine can also include primary and secondary monitoring processors that perform a safety check to the control processing and monitor the load cell.
Abstract:
A dialysis machine valve manifold assembly (100) includes a plurality of pneumatic valves (120); a plate including a first side and a second side, the plurality of pneumatic valves mounted to the first side of the plate, the second side of the plate defining a plurality of pneumatic flow paths (138); and a port header (108) mounted removably to the plate, the port header including a plurality of ports (114) configured to connect sealingly to pneumatic tubing, wherein the ports are in fluid communication with the pneumatic valves via the pneumatic flow paths defined in the plate.
Abstract:
Provided is a computer-implemented system and method for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. A USB-compatible device comprising a field programmable gate array and a microprocessor is placed in-line between a non-networked computer and a printer and monitors the line for print-related data. Once detected, the print-related data is transmitted via a radio frequency to a base station. The base station subsequently compiles the print-related data and relays the data to a printer reporting system.