Hospital bed having near field communication capability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9466877
APP PUB NO 20130135160A1
SERIAL NO

13687005

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An apparatus for providing data communication and power to a device located in a room having a power outlet is disclosed. The power outlet may be a standard AC outlet, for example. The apparatus includes a cable extending from the device and having a plug comprising a plug body. Prongs extend from the plug body and couple to the power outlet to receive power. A first near field communication antenna is carried by the plug body. A communication module has a second near field communication antenna and is located in the room in proximity to the plug. At least one of the first near field communication antenna and the second near field communication antenna communicates data wirelessly to the other of the first near field communication antenna and the second near field communication antenna.

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  • HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dixon, Steven A Cincinnati, US 45 1504
Heil, Thomas F Batesville, US 61 1750
Huster, Keith A Sunman, US 78 4643
Lack, Christopher K Milan, US 4 93
Schuman, Richard J Cary, US 73 4972
Vanderpohl,, III Irvin J Greensburg, US 74 2541

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