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EP1288979A2 - Manual control device for use in the health care sector - Google Patents

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EP1288979A2
EP1288979A2 EP02024705A EP02024705A EP1288979A2 EP 1288979 A2 EP1288979 A2 EP 1288979A2 EP 02024705 A EP02024705 A EP 02024705A EP 02024705 A EP02024705 A EP 02024705A EP 1288979 A2 EP1288979 A2 EP 1288979A2
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Johannes Gross
Bernd Wegerhoff
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  • the invention relates to a portable hand-held control device for patients in the care area with a keyboard for actuation of functional units.
  • a hand-held control device is known that is connected to a wall station via a cable.
  • the handheld device is as a telephone handset with that for a telephone set usual keyboard trained and also has numerous buttons with which different functions numerous functional units can be triggered, so making an emergency call, switching the room lighting, Choice of radio programs, switching a television on and off as well as volume control. Every key is one assigned to a specific function and with a corresponding, the symbol identifying the function is printed.
  • In the wall station are other function keys, indicator lights, a microphone, Loudspeakers and a small TV set.
  • a hand-held control device is known from US Pat. No. 4,143,253 known with a transparent keyboard through a display device arranged under the keyboard various symbols can be stored.
  • the single ones Touch fields are defined by crossing points of conductor tracks and not changeable in size.
  • a button will actuated by pressing in an elastic membrane.
  • a so-called touch screen screen for a built-in device is known from U.S. Patent No. 5,631,805.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,404,267 is a portable data entry device known where data using a pen and a screen sensitive to touch of the pen can be entered.
  • German patent application DE 43 09 670 A1 describes a portable hand-held control device for patients in the care sector with conventional buttons and a separate emergency button.
  • the invention is intended to provide a handheld operating device for the care sector be created with which the operation numerous Functional units is possible in a simple manner.
  • a portable hand-held control device for this purpose provided at the outset, in which the keyboard there is a touch-sensitive field with touch fields, which a variable display device and a control unit for Changing the display are associated with the touch sensitive Field transparent and deposited with the display device is, size and arrangement of the touch fields by the control unit are changeable and provide a separate emergency call button is.
  • the touch panels can each depending on the functional unit to be operated with different Functions are occupied, the display of these functions by different symbols on the display device. This allows the total number of buttons compared to conventional Devices can be significantly reduced, resulting in in connection with the display of the currently selected function the display device makes it easier to use results.
  • a so-called Touch panel is used, which is a touch sensitive Has film.
  • functional units such as radio, Telephone, call system, TV and room light, operated become.
  • Display device can, for example, a so-called large area LCD display (liquid crystal display) can be used.
  • buttons can be used immediately are deposited with the symbols that are just for the Mark the selection of functions offered using the buttons. This further simplifies operation, since the straight key function can be recognized immediately can.
  • the size and arrangement of the touch fields by the control unit can be changed depending on the functional unit to be operated different keypad layouts and key sizes can be selected that allow particularly simple operation. How to choose a specific functional unit as large and few as possible, the functional unit distinctive buttons and symbols, such as telephone symbol, radio symbol etc. offered, whereas after selecting a functional unit a different keypad layout and key size is dialed, for example to dial a phone number a numeric keypad. The choice is also expedient the size and arrangement of the keys according to their meaning or Frequency of use of the functions.
  • the safety-relevant emergency call button is easier to recognize, has a dedicated space on the operator panel and does not have to be selected from other keys in an emergency become.
  • the operator panel can be provided by a Microphones and a speaker or an earpiece, for example as a telephone, but also as a pager for a voice connection with the nursing staff and as a radio or television set can be used.
  • a portable hand-held control device Devices for coupling an identification or Payment card provided.
  • This allows a patient to Hand control device by simply inserting a card identify so that for the use of certain services, for example television programs, fees from an account or can also be debited from a card balance. Further Functions are through the use of a micro chip card possible.
  • a particularly reliable and easy to use Handling configuration arises when the devices suitable for the contactless connection of a transponder card are. The patient does not have to cleanliness and Ensure the integrity of contact areas on the card and must do not fear that dirt or moisture in the control unit arrives.
  • the hand-held control device has a Recording device and separate sound generator and Sound transducers are assigned, where if the Handheld device is located in the cradle on the Handheld device switched separate sound generator and sound converter becomes.
  • the cradle can thereby as a receptacle arranged on the patient bed or be designed as a wall station. In the receptacle or simple touch switches can be provided in the hand-held device be after inserting the handset into the receptacle trigger the switchover.
  • the control device shown in Figure 1 is a handheld device 10 formed, which does not have a connection cable 12 with a shown wall station is connected. With the handheld device 10 can different functional units such as telephone, Radio, call system with voice contact to nursing staff, Room lighting and TV can be operated.
  • the handheld device 10 has an LCD touch panel module 14, one of a touch-sensitive Existing keyboard and a slide Integrated liquid crystal display device. Also are two separate buttons 16 are provided above the module 14, with which the room light can be switched on and off. Further keys are arranged below the module 14, and a central button 18, which is used, for example, as an information or help button is provided, and four more, Keys 20 arranged in a star shape around the central key 18, 22, 24 and 26.
  • Keys 20 to 26 can be used as so-called Cursor keys to select one on the display device of the Module 14 menus are used by placing a cursor on the Display device in the direction of the arrow symbols on the keys 20 to 26 is moved. Keys 20 to 26 can, however also with basic functions, such as program selection or volume control, to be occupied. The keys 18 to 26 are assigned variable and depends on the currently selected to be operated Functional unit.
  • a large and good one visible emergency button 28 arranged in the upper area of the handheld device 10 .
  • the emergency button 28 a patient can make an emergency call to the nursing staff.
  • the arrangement of the emergency button 28 in a side circular section of the lateral border of the Handheld device 10 on the one hand makes it easier to press the emergency call button 28, especially for old or weak patients is important, but on the other hand it also becomes an accidental one Trigger the emergency call button 28 by putting down the handset 10 avoided on its side border.
  • the emergency call button 28 must have severely restricted patients Vitality that only need the emergency call function, the emergency call button 28 is not one of a variety of others Find out buttons and let nursing staff use it reach more easily.
  • the handset 10 For the use of the handset 10 as a telephone handset are in the housing of the handset 10 hearing capsule openings 30, behind which is an earpiece 34 that can be seen in FIG. 2, and a microphone opening 32, behind which there is a microphone is provided.
  • the LCD touch panel module 14 which is shown behind a film viewing window 36 the housing of the handheld device 10 is arranged.
  • Module 14 has a touch-sensitive, transparent film 38 which seen by an operator of the handheld device 10, in front of a large-area LCD display 40 is arranged.
  • a Control device provided in the handheld device 10 can by Definition of coordinates areas or fields on the touch sensitive Slide 38 can be defined using the buttons to represent a keyboard.
  • the LCD display 40 will then controlled by the control device so that the defined Keypads on the touch-sensitive film 38 with certain Symbols are stored. Will on the touch sensitive Slide 38 in such a defined keypad Exerted pressure, this is recognized by the control unit and the Keypad and command associated with the symbol executed.
  • Either the definition of the keypads as well as the deposit with symbols is variable. As a result, it is possible to display only very few and large buttons at the same time and so the operation of the individual functional units significantly easier. So it is possible to do just that to represent operating device, with all other functions then are not shown and therefore not to be confused and can lead to incorrect operation. For example, are at rest only three keypads for selecting Telephone, radio, and television defined and with the appropriate Symbols deposited, so that there is a clear and easy to grasp. After selecting the The phone icon will then be, for example, ten keypads defined and stored with the numbers from 0 to 9. In order to the number keys can be displayed sufficiently large, and beyond that no other key symbols from distract from the operation of the number keys. With a choice of the television symbol, for example, only a number of Key areas defined that the number of available corresponding programs, and with symbols or numbers deposited.
  • a cradle (not shown) provided for a transponder card.
  • a patient Via transmitting and receiving devices provided in the handheld device 10 a patient can use this transponder card identify yourself on the handheld device 10. Through identification it allows access to a personal one Cash account and can therefore also be paid on additional Services such as the use of telephone calls or television programs, access.
  • the coupling of the transponder card takes place without contact, so that the patient does not open up a particularly careful treatment of his identification card must respect and on the other hand also not have to fear that dirt or moisture in the contact openings Handheld device 10 penetrates itself.
  • the handheld device 10 there is a receptacle on the patient bed itself (not shown) arranged for the handheld device 10, the handheld device 10 either placed on the wall station or in the receptacle can be.
  • the holder is with a switch provided by the insertion of the handheld device in the Receiving quiver is operated. By operating the switch is opened in the patient room, for example in the wall station, arranged speakers for radio or television sound switched.

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Abstract

The controller has a keyboard for actuating functional units consisting of a contact-sensitive field (38) with key fields without moving parts, an associated display device (40) and a controller for changing the display. The contact-sensitive field is transparent and mounted with the display device. The size and arrangement of the key field can be altered by the controller and a separate emergency call button is provided.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein tragbares Hand-Bediengerät für Patienten im Pflegebereich mit einer Tastatur für die Betätigung von Funktionseinheiten.The invention relates to a portable hand-held control device for patients in the care area with a keyboard for actuation of functional units.

Aus der DE 41 08 160 C1 ist ein Hand-Bediengerät bekannt, das über ein Kabel mit einer Wandstation verbunden ist. Das Handgerät ist als Telefonhörer mit der für einen Fernsprechapparat üblichen Tastatur ausgebildet und weist darüber hinaus zahlreiche Tasten auf, mit denen verschiedene Funktionen zahlreicher Funktionseinheiten ausgelöst werden können, so das Absetzen eines Notrufs, Schalten der Raumbeleuchtung, Wahl von Rundfunkprogrammen, Ein- und Ausschalten eines Fernsehapparats sowie Lautstärkeregelung. Jede Taste ist einer bestimmten Funktion zugeordnet und mit einem entsprechenden, die Funktion kennzeichnenden Symbol bedruckt. In der Wandstation sind weitere Funktionstasten, Anzeigeleuchten, ein Mikrofon, Lautsprecher sowie ein Klein-Fernsehapparat angeordnet.From DE 41 08 160 C1 a hand-held control device is known that is connected to a wall station via a cable. The handheld device is as a telephone handset with that for a telephone set usual keyboard trained and also has numerous buttons with which different functions numerous functional units can be triggered, so making an emergency call, switching the room lighting, Choice of radio programs, switching a television on and off as well as volume control. Every key is one assigned to a specific function and with a corresponding, the symbol identifying the function is printed. In the wall station are other function keys, indicator lights, a microphone, Loudspeakers and a small TV set.

Aufgrund der zahlreichen, in einem Gerät zusammengefassten Bedienfunktionen ist eine unübersichtliche Anzahl von Bedientasten vorhanden, wodurch die Bedienung erhebliche Schwierigkeiten bereitet. Hinzu kommt, daß Patienten im Pflegebereich häufig krankheits- oder altersbedingt Schwierigkeiten haben, mit einer großen Anzahl an Tasten in einem Bediengerät zahlreiche Funktionen unterschiedlicher Funktionseinheiten zu steuern.Because of the numerous, combined in one device Operating functions is a confusing number of operating buttons present, which makes operation difficult prepares. In addition, patients in the nursing area often have difficulties due to illness or age, numerous with a large number of buttons in one operating device Functions of different functional units Taxes.

Aus der US-Patentschrift Nr. 4,143,253 ist ein Hand-Bediengerät mit einer transparenten Tastatur bekannt, die durch eine unter der Tastatur angeordneten Anzeigevorrichtung mit verschiedenen Symbolen hinterlegt werden kann. Die einzelnen Tastfelder sind durch Kreuzungspunkte von Leiterbahnen definiert und in ihrer Größe nicht veränderlich. Eine Taste wird durch Eindrücken einer elastischen Membran betätigt.A hand-held control device is known from US Pat. No. 4,143,253 known with a transparent keyboard through a display device arranged under the keyboard various symbols can be stored. The single ones Touch fields are defined by crossing points of conductor tracks and not changeable in size. A button will actuated by pressing in an elastic membrane.

Ein sogenannter Touch-Screen-Bildschirm für ein Einbaugerät ist aus der US-Patentschrift Nr. 5,631,805 bekannt.A so-called touch screen screen for a built-in device is known from U.S. Patent No. 5,631,805.

Aus der US-Patentschrift Nr. 5,404,267 ist ein tragbares Dateneingabegerät bekannt, bei dem Daten mit Hilfe eines Stifts und eines auf Berührungen des Stifts empfindlichen Bildschirm eingegeben werden können.U.S. Patent No. 5,404,267 is a portable data entry device known where data using a pen and a screen sensitive to touch of the pen can be entered.

Die deutsche Offenlegungsschrift DE 43 09 670 A1 beschreibt ein tragbares Hand-Bediengerät für Patienten im Pflegebereich mit konventionellen Tasten sowie einer separaten Notruftaste.The German patent application DE 43 09 670 A1 describes a portable hand-held control device for patients in the care sector with conventional buttons and a separate emergency button.

Mit der Erfindung soll ein Hand-Bediengerät für den Pflegebereich geschaffen werden, mit dem die Bedienung zahlreicher Funktionseinheiten auf einfache Weise möglich ist.The invention is intended to provide a handheld operating device for the care sector be created with which the operation numerous Functional units is possible in a simple manner.

Erfindungsgemäß ist dazu ein tragbares Hand-Bediengerät der eingangs genannten Art vorgesehen, bei dem die Tastatur aus einem berührungsempfindlichen Feld mit Tastfeldern besteht, der eine variable Anzeigevorrichtung und ein Steuergerät zum Ändern der Anzeige zugeordnet sind, das berührungsempfindliche Feld transparent und mit der Anzeigevorrichtung hinterlegt ist, Größe und Anordnung der Tastfelder durch das Steuergerät veränderbar sind und eine separate Notruftaste vorzusehen ist. Durch diese Maßnahmen können die Tastfelder je nach zu bedienender Funktionseinheit mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen belegt werden, wobei die Anzeige dieser Funktionen durch unterschiedliche Symbole auf der Anzeigevorrichtung erfolgt. Dadurch kann die Gesamtzahl der Tasten gegenüber herkömmlichen Geräten deutlich verringert werden, wodurch sich in Verbindung mit der Anzeige der gerade gewählten Funktion durch die Anzeigevorrichtung eine erleichterte Bedienbarkeit ergibt. Durch das Fehlen bewegter Teile bei einem berührungsempfindlichen Feld kann die Anordnung und Größe der Tastfelder unabhängig von mechanischen Anforderungen gewählt werden. So sind beispielsweise sehr große Tastfelder und Tastenfeldanordnungen möglich, deren mechanische Ausführung Festigkeitsprobleme verursachen würde. Zweckmäßig kann ein sogenanntes Touchpanel eingesetzt werden, das eine berührungsempfindliche Folie aufweist. In übersichtlicher Weise können so mit einem Gerät verschiedene Funktionseinheiten, wie Radio, Telefon, Rufanlage, Fernsehapparat und Raumlicht, bedient werden. Beispielsweise ist in an sich bekannter Weise die Verwirklichung einer sogenannten Menüführung möglich, bei der in Abhängigkeit der gewählten Funktion nur die zu dieser Funktion gehörenden Wahlmöglichkeiten angeboten werden. Als Anzeigevorrichtung kann beispielsweise ein großflächiges sogenanntes LCD-Display (Flüssigkristallanzeige) verwendet werden.According to the invention, a portable hand-held control device is used for this purpose provided at the outset, in which the keyboard there is a touch-sensitive field with touch fields, which a variable display device and a control unit for Changing the display are associated with the touch sensitive Field transparent and deposited with the display device is, size and arrangement of the touch fields by the control unit are changeable and provide a separate emergency call button is. Through these measures, the touch panels can each depending on the functional unit to be operated with different Functions are occupied, the display of these functions by different symbols on the display device. This allows the total number of buttons compared to conventional Devices can be significantly reduced, resulting in in connection with the display of the currently selected function the display device makes it easier to use results. Due to the lack of moving parts in a touch sensitive Field can be the arrangement and size of the touch fields can be selected regardless of mechanical requirements. For example, there are very large touch fields and key field arrangements possible, their mechanical execution strength problems would cause. A so-called Touch panel is used, which is a touch sensitive Has film. In a clear way you can different functional units, such as radio, Telephone, call system, TV and room light, operated become. For example, in a manner known per se Realization of a so-called menu navigation possible in which depending on the selected function, only those for this Functional options are offered. As Display device can, for example, a so-called large area LCD display (liquid crystal display) can be used.

Indem das berührungsempfindliche Feld transparent und mit der Anzeigevorrichtung hinterlegt ist, können die Tasten unmittelbar mit den Symbolen hinterlegt werden, die die gerade zur Auswahl über die Tasten angebotenen Funktionen kennzeichnen. Hierdurch wird die Bedienung weiter erleichtert, da die gerade vorliegende Tastenfunktion unmittelbar erkannt werden kann.By making the touch-sensitive field transparent and with the Display device is stored, the buttons can be used immediately are deposited with the symbols that are just for the Mark the selection of functions offered using the buttons. This further simplifies operation, since the straight key function can be recognized immediately can.

Da Größe und Anordnung der Tastfelder durch das Steuergerät veränderbar sind, können je nach zu bedienender Funktionseinheit verschiedene Tastenfeldanordnungen und Tastengrößen gewählt werden, die eine besonders einfache Bedienung ermöglichen. So werden zum Auswählen einer bestimmten Funktionseinheit möglichst große und wenige, die Funktionseinheit kennzeichnende Tasten und Symbole, wie Telefonsymbol, Radiosymbol usw. angeboten, wohingegen nach Auswahl einer Funktionseinheit eine andere Tastenfeldanordnung und Tastengröße gewählt wird, so zum Wählen einer Telefonnummer beispielsweise ein numerisches Tastenfeld. Zweckmäßig ist auch die Wahl der Größe und Anordnung der Tasten nach der Bedeutung oder Benutzungshäufigkeit der Funktionen.Because the size and arrangement of the touch fields by the control unit can be changed depending on the functional unit to be operated different keypad layouts and key sizes can be selected that allow particularly simple operation. How to choose a specific functional unit as large and few as possible, the functional unit distinctive buttons and symbols, such as telephone symbol, radio symbol etc. offered, whereas after selecting a functional unit a different keypad layout and key size is dialed, for example to dial a phone number a numeric keypad. The choice is also expedient the size and arrangement of the keys according to their meaning or Frequency of use of the functions.

Indem an dem Bediengerät eine separate Notruftaste vorgesehen ist, ist die sicherheitsrelevante Notruftaste leichter zu erkennen, hat einen fest zugeordneten Platz auf dem Bediengerät und muss im Notfall nicht aus anderen Tasten herausgesucht werden.By providing a separate emergency call button on the operating device the safety-relevant emergency call button is easier to recognize, has a dedicated space on the operator panel and does not have to be selected from other keys in an emergency become.

Es ist vorteilhaft, wenn wenigstens fünf weitere separate Tasten vorgesehen sind, wobei vier Tasten sternförmig um eine zentrale Taste angeordnet sind. Durch die sternförmige Anordnung ist die Menüsteuerung erleichtert. Die zentrale Taste kann permanent als Informations- oder Hilfetaste belegt sein. Auch sind Grundfunktionen wie Raumlicht, Programmwahl und Lautstärkeregelung über separate Tasten leichter auffindbar.It is advantageous if at least five more separate ones Keys are provided, with four keys star-shaped around one central button are arranged. Due to the star-shaped arrangement menu control is easier. The central button can be permanently assigned as an information or help key. There are also basic functions such as room lighting, program selection and Volume control is easier to find using separate buttons.

Es ist ebenfalls vorteilhaft, wenn in dem Hand-Bediengerät wenigstens ein Schallwandler und ein Schallerzeuger vorgesehen sind. Damit kann das Bediengerät durch Vorsehen eines Mikrofons und eines Lautsprechers oder einer Hörkapsel beispielsweise als Fernsprechapparat, aber auch als Rufgerät für eine Sprechverbindung mit dem Pflegepersonal sowie als Radio- bzw. Fernsehgerät verwendet werden.It is also advantageous if in the hand control at least one sound converter and one sound generator are provided are. So that the operator panel can be provided by a Microphones and a speaker or an earpiece, for example as a telephone, but also as a pager for a voice connection with the nursing staff and as a radio or television set can be used.

Erfindungsgemäß sind bei einem tragbaren Hand-Bediengerät Vorrichtungen für die Ankoppelung einer Identifikations- oder Bezahlkarte vorgesehen. Hierdurch kann sich ein Patient am Hand-Bediengerät durch einfaches Einschieben einer Karte identifizieren, so daß für die Nutzung bestimmter Dienste, beispielsweise Fernsehprogramme, Gebühren von einem Konto oder auch einem Kartenguthaben abgebucht werden können. Weitere Funktionen sind durch Verwendung einer Mikrochipkarte möglich. Eine besonders funktionssichere und dabei einfach zu handhabende Ausgestaltung ergibt sich, wenn die Vorrichtungen für die kontaktlose Ankoppelung einer Transponderkarte geeignet sind. Der Patient muß damit nicht auf die Sauberkeit und Unversehrtheit von Kontaktflächen an der Karte achten und muß nicht befürchten, daß Schmutz oder Feuchtigkeit in das Bediengerät gelangt.According to the invention are in a portable hand-held control device Devices for coupling an identification or Payment card provided. This allows a patient to Hand control device by simply inserting a card identify so that for the use of certain services, for example television programs, fees from an account or can also be debited from a card balance. Further Functions are through the use of a micro chip card possible. A particularly reliable and easy to use Handling configuration arises when the devices suitable for the contactless connection of a transponder card are. The patient does not have to cleanliness and Ensure the integrity of contact areas on the card and must do not fear that dirt or moisture in the control unit arrives.

Schließlich ist es vorteilhaft, wenn dem Hand-Bediengerät eine Aufnahmevorrichtung und getrennte Schallerzeuger und Schallwandler zugeordnet sind, wobei dann, wenn sich das Handgerät in der Aufnahmevorrichtung befindet, auf die vom Handgerät getrennten Schallerzeuger und Schallwandler umgeschaltet wird. Diese Maßnahmen ermöglichen es, automatisch auf eine Telefonfreisprechanlage oder Radio- bzw. Fernsehraumlautsprecher umzuschalten, wenn sich das Handgerät in der Aufnahmevorrichtung befindet. Die Aufnahmevorrichtung kann dabei als ein am Patientenbett angeordneter Aufnahmeköcher oder als eine Wandstation ausgebildet sein. Im Aufnahmeköcher oder im Handgerät können einfache Berührschalter vorgesehen sein, die nach dem Einführen des Handgeräts in den Aufnahmeköcher die Umschaltung auslösen.Finally, it is advantageous if the hand-held control device has a Recording device and separate sound generator and Sound transducers are assigned, where if the Handheld device is located in the cradle on the Handheld device switched separate sound generator and sound converter becomes. These measures make it possible automatically to a hands-free telephone system or radio or television room loudspeaker switch when the handset is in the Cradle is located. The cradle can thereby as a receptacle arranged on the patient bed or be designed as a wall station. In the receptacle or simple touch switches can be provided in the hand-held device be after inserting the handset into the receptacle trigger the switchover.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

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Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention in connection with the drawing. The drawing shows:
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a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the hand control device according to the invention; and
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a perspective partial sectional view of the hand-held device shown in Figure 1.

Das in der Figur 1 dargestellte Bediengerät ist als Handgerät 10 ausgebildet, das über ein Anschlußkabel 12 mit einer nicht dargestellten Wandstation verbunden ist. Mit dem Handgerät 10 können verschiedene Funktionseinheiten wie Fernsprechapparat, Radiogerät, Rufanlage mit Sprechkontakt zum Pflegepersonal, Raumlicht und Fernsehapparat bedient werden. Das Handgerät 10 weist ein LCD-Touchpanel-Modul 14 auf, das eine aus einer berührungsempfindlichen Folie bestehende Tastatur und eine Flüssigkristallanzeigevorrichtung integriert. Außerdem sind zwei separate Tasten 16 oberhalb des Moduls 14 vorgesehen, mit denen das Raumlicht ein- und ausgeschaltet werden kann. Weitere Tasten sind unterhalb des Moduls 14 angeordnet, und zwar eine zentrale Taste 18, die beispielsweise als Informations- oder Hilfetaste vorgesehen ist, und vier weitere, sternförmig um die zentrale Taste 18 angeordnete Tasten 20, 22, 24 und 26. Die Tasten 20 bis 26 können als sogenannte Cursortasten zur Auswahl eines auf der Anzeigevorrichtung des Moduls 14 angebotenen Menüs dienen, indem ein Cursor auf der Anzeigevorrichtung in Richtung der Pfeilsymbole auf den Tasten 20 bis 26 bewegt wird. Die Tasten 20 bis 26 können aber auch mit Grundfunktionen, wie Programmwahl oder Lautstärkeregelung, belegt sein. Die Belegung der Tasten 18 bis 26 ist variabel und hängt von der gerade ausgewählten, zu bedienenden Funktionseinheit ab.The control device shown in Figure 1 is a handheld device 10 formed, which does not have a connection cable 12 with a shown wall station is connected. With the handheld device 10 can different functional units such as telephone, Radio, call system with voice contact to nursing staff, Room lighting and TV can be operated. The handheld device 10 has an LCD touch panel module 14, one of a touch-sensitive Existing keyboard and a slide Integrated liquid crystal display device. Also are two separate buttons 16 are provided above the module 14, with which the room light can be switched on and off. Further keys are arranged below the module 14, and a central button 18, which is used, for example, as an information or help button is provided, and four more, Keys 20 arranged in a star shape around the central key 18, 22, 24 and 26. Keys 20 to 26 can be used as so-called Cursor keys to select one on the display device of the Module 14 menus are used by placing a cursor on the Display device in the direction of the arrow symbols on the keys 20 to 26 is moved. Keys 20 to 26 can, however also with basic functions, such as program selection or volume control, to be occupied. The keys 18 to 26 are assigned variable and depends on the currently selected to be operated Functional unit.

Im oberen Bereich des Handgeräts 10 ist eine große und gut sichtbare Notruftaste 28 angeordnet. Mit der Notruftaste 28 kann ein Patient einen Notruf nach dem Pflegepersonal auslösen. Die Anordnung der Notruftaste 28 in einem seitlichen kreisbogenförmigen Ausschnitt der seitlichen Umrandung des Handgeräts 10 erleichtert einerseits das Drücken der Notruftaste 28, was insbesondere für alte oder schwache Patienten von Bedeutung ist, andererseits wird aber auch ein versehentliches Auslösen der Notruftaste 28 durch Ablegen des Handgeräts 10 auf seiner seitlichen Umrandung vermieden. Durch die separate und auch räumlich von anderen Tasten getrennte Anordnung der Notruftaste 28 müssen Patienten mit stark eingeschränkter Vitalität, die lediglich die Notruffunktion benötigen, die Notruftaste 28 nicht aus einer Vielzahl anderer Tasten herausfinden und können das Pflegepersonal damit leichter erreichen.In the upper area of the handheld device 10 is a large and good one visible emergency button 28 arranged. With the emergency button 28 a patient can make an emergency call to the nursing staff. The arrangement of the emergency button 28 in a side circular section of the lateral border of the Handheld device 10 on the one hand makes it easier to press the emergency call button 28, especially for old or weak patients is important, but on the other hand it also becomes an accidental one Trigger the emergency call button 28 by putting down the handset 10 avoided on its side border. Through the separate and also spatially separated from other keys The emergency call button 28 must have severely restricted patients Vitality that only need the emergency call function, the emergency call button 28 is not one of a variety of others Find out buttons and let nursing staff use it reach more easily.

Für die Nutzung des Handgeräts 10 als Telefonhörer sind in dem Gehäuse des Handgeräts 10 Hörkapselöffnungen 30, hinter der sich eine in der Figur 2 zu erkennende Hörkapsel 34 befindet, und eine Mikrofonöffnung 32, hinter der sich ein Mikrofon befindet, vorgesehen.For the use of the handset 10 as a telephone handset are in the housing of the handset 10 hearing capsule openings 30, behind which is an earpiece 34 that can be seen in FIG. 2, and a microphone opening 32, behind which there is a microphone is provided.

In der Teilschnittansicht der Figur 2 ist das LCD-Touchpanel-Modul 14 dargestellt, das hinter einem Foliensichtfenster 36 des Gehäuses des Handgeräts 10 angeordnet ist. Das Modul 14 weist eine berührempfindliche, transparente Folie 38 auf, die von einem Bediener des Handgeräts 10 aus gesehen, vor einem großflächigen LCD-Display 40 angeordnet ist. Mit Hilfe eines in dem Handgerät 10 vorgesehenen Steuergeräts können durch Festlegung von Koordinaten Bereiche bzw. Felder auf der berührungsempfindlichen Folie 38 definiert werden, die die Tasten einer Tastatur repräsentieren. Das LCD-Display 40 wird von dem Steuergerät dann so angesteuert, daß die definierten Tastenfelder auf der berührungsempfindlichen Folie 38 mit bestimmten Symbolen hinterlegt sind. Wird auf die berührungsempfindliche Folie 38 in einem solchen definierten Tastenfeld Druck ausgeübt, wird dies vom Steuergerät erkannt und der dem Tastenfeld und dem Symbol zugeordnete Befehl ausgeführt. Sowohl die Definition der Tastenfelder als auch die Hinterlegung mit Symbolen ist dabei variabel. Infolgedessen ist es möglich, nur sehr wenige und große Tasten gleichzeitig darzustellen und so die Bedienung der einzelnen Funktionseinheiten deutlich zu erleichtern. So ist es möglich, nur das gerade zu bedienende Gerät darzustellen, wobei alle anderen Funktionen dann nicht dargestellt sind und somit nicht zur Verwirrung und Fehlbedienung führen können. Beispielsweise sind im Ruhezustand des Geräts nur drei Tastenfelder für die Auswahl von Telefon, Radio, und Fernsehen definiert und mit den entsprechenden Symbolen hinterlegt, so daß sich eine übersichtliche und leicht zu erfassende Darstellung ergibt. Nach Auswahl des Telefonsymbols werden dann beispielsweise zehn Tastenfelder definiert und mit den Zahlen von 0 bis 9 hinterlegt. Damit können die Zifferntasten ausreichend groß dargestellt werden, und darüber hinaus können keine weiteren Tastensymbole von der Bedienung der Zifferntasten ablenken. Bei einer Auswahl des Fernsehsymbols werden beispielsweise nur eine Anzahl an Tastenbereichen definiert, die der Anzahl der zur Verfügung stehenden Programme entspricht, und mit Symbolen oder Ziffern hinterlegt.In the partial sectional view of Figure 2 is the LCD touch panel module 14, which is shown behind a film viewing window 36 the housing of the handheld device 10 is arranged. Module 14 has a touch-sensitive, transparent film 38 which seen by an operator of the handheld device 10, in front of a large-area LCD display 40 is arranged. With help of a Control device provided in the handheld device 10 can by Definition of coordinates areas or fields on the touch sensitive Slide 38 can be defined using the buttons to represent a keyboard. The LCD display 40 will then controlled by the control device so that the defined Keypads on the touch-sensitive film 38 with certain Symbols are stored. Will on the touch sensitive Slide 38 in such a defined keypad Exerted pressure, this is recognized by the control unit and the Keypad and command associated with the symbol executed. Either the definition of the keypads as well as the deposit with symbols is variable. As a result, it is possible to display only very few and large buttons at the same time and so the operation of the individual functional units significantly easier. So it is possible to do just that to represent operating device, with all other functions then are not shown and therefore not to be confused and can lead to incorrect operation. For example, are at rest only three keypads for selecting Telephone, radio, and television defined and with the appropriate Symbols deposited, so that there is a clear and easy to grasp. After selecting the The phone icon will then be, for example, ten keypads defined and stored with the numbers from 0 to 9. In order to the number keys can be displayed sufficiently large, and beyond that no other key symbols from distract from the operation of the number keys. With a choice of the television symbol, for example, only a number of Key areas defined that the number of available corresponding programs, and with symbols or numbers deposited.

Auf der Rückseite des Handgeräts 10 ist eine Aufnahmevorrichtung (nicht dargestellt) für eine Transponderkarte vorgesehen. Über in dem Handgerät 10 vorgesehene Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtungen kann sich ein Patient mit dieser Transponderkarte am Handgerät 10 selbst identifizieren. Durch die Identifikation ermöglicht er den Zugriff auf ein persönliches Geldkonto und kann damit auch auf zusätzlich zu bezahlende Dienste, wie die Nutzung von Telefongesprächen oder Fernsehprogrammen, zugreifen. Die Ankoppelung der Transponderkarte erfolgt kontaktlos, so daß der Patient zum einen nicht auf eine besonders sorgfältige Behandlung seiner Identifikationskarte achten muß und zum anderen auch nicht befürchten muß, daß durch Kontaktöffnungen Schmutz oder Feuchtigkeit in das Handgerät 10 selbst eindringt.On the back of the handset 10 is a cradle (not shown) provided for a transponder card. Via transmitting and receiving devices provided in the handheld device 10 a patient can use this transponder card identify yourself on the handheld device 10. Through identification it allows access to a personal one Cash account and can therefore also be paid on additional Services such as the use of telephone calls or television programs, access. The coupling of the transponder card takes place without contact, so that the patient does not open up a particularly careful treatment of his identification card must respect and on the other hand also not have to fear that dirt or moisture in the contact openings Handheld device 10 penetrates itself.

Am Patientenbett selbst ist ein Aufnahmeköcher (nicht dargestellt) für das Handgerät 10 angeordnet, wobei das Handgerät 10 entweder an der Wandstation oder in dem Aufnahmeköcher abgelegt werden kann. Der Aufnahmeköcher ist mit einem Umschalter versehen, der durch das Einführen des Handgeräts in den Aufnahmeköcher betätigt wird. Durch Betätigen des Umschalters wird auf im Patientenzimmer, beispielsweise in der Wandstation, angeordnete Lautsprecher für Radio- bzw. Fernsehton umgeschaltet. In der Wandstation sind auch ein Lautsprecher und ein Mikrofon einer Telefonfreisprechanlage vorgesehen, auf die dann umgeschaltet wird, wenn sich das Handgerät 10 im Aufnahmeköcher befindet.There is a receptacle on the patient bed itself (not shown) arranged for the handheld device 10, the handheld device 10 either placed on the wall station or in the receptacle can be. The holder is with a switch provided by the insertion of the handheld device in the Receiving quiver is operated. By operating the switch is opened in the patient room, for example in the wall station, arranged speakers for radio or television sound switched. There is also a loudspeaker and in the wall station a microphone of a telephone hands-free system is provided on which is then switched over when the handheld device 10 is in the Receptacle is located.

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Tragbares Hand-Bediengerät für Patienten im Pflegebereich mit einer Tastatur (38) für die Betätigung von Funktionseinheiten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tastatur (38) aus einem berührungsempfindlichen Feld mit Tastfeldern ohne bewegte Teile besteht, daß ihr eine variable Anzeigevorrichtung (40) und ein Steuergerät zum Ändern der Anzeige zugeordnet sind, und dass Vorrichtungen für die Ankoppelung einer Identifikations- oder Bezahlkarte vorgesehen sind.Portable hand-held control device for patients in the care sector with a keyboard (38) for actuating functional units, characterized in that the keyboard (38) consists of a touch-sensitive field with touch fields without moving parts, that a variable display device (40) and a Control device for changing the display are assigned, and that devices are provided for coupling an identification or payment card. Tragbares Hand-Bediengerät nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüchen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtungen für die kontaktlose Ankoppelung einer Transponderkarte geeignet sind.Portable hand control device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the devices are suitable for the contactless coupling of a transponder card. Tragbares Hand-Bediengerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Aufnahmevorrichtung vorgesehen ist, der getrennte Schallerzeuger und Schallwandler zugeordnet sind, wobei dann, wenn sich das Handgerät (10) in der Aufnahmevorrichtung befindet, auf die vom Handgerät (10) getrennten Schallerzeuger und Schallwandler umgeschaltet wird.Portable hand-held operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a receiving device is provided, to which separate sound generators and sound transducers are assigned, and when the hand-held device (10) is located in the receiving device, the ones separated from the hand-held device (10) Sound generator and transducer is switched.
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