Abstract: A system (10) for providing radio communication of data between a central processing computer (18) having a first transceiver (20) electrically connected thereto and a remotely located hand held personal computer (12). The personal computer includes an input and output device (28) mounted to the housing to allow interaction by a user. A second transceiver (102) is provided in a transceiver/handle housing (16). The transceiver/handle housing (16) is configured to be grasped by a single hand of a user. A spacing bracket (126) joins the second housing to the housing of the personal computer. An electrical connection provides for electric communication between the personal computer (12) and the second transceiver (102) so that data can be transmitted between the central processing computer (18) and the personal computer (12) by the first and second transceivers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 26, 1994
Date of Patent:
June 17, 1997
Assignee:
CliniCom Incorporated
Inventors:
David W. Roecker, James E. Keen, Richard W. Morris
Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting and receiving packets of data among a multitude of base and remote units utilizing a frequency hopping technique. The apparatus uses a single clock source for synchronizing the analog signal processing circuit, the modular encoder and the micrprocessor, and uses an inexpensive microprocessor with a serial peripheral interface.
Abstract: A data entry and retrieval system utilizing a plurality of remote units in radio communication with a plurality of base units in electronic communication with a central processing computer. The base units establish links with transmitting remote units by the remote units choosing the base units with the best signal. The linked remote unit and base unit transmit using frequency hopping spread spectrum modulation, using a predetermined frequency hopping sequence and at a point in the sequence unique to the particular base unit. The system may be configured with a plurality of NODES, each of which has a unique predetermined frequency hopping sequence and assigned base units and remote units.
Abstract: A patient identification system for relating items with patients and ensuring that an identified item corresponds to an identified patient. The patient identification system includes a computer system (42) interconnected to a plurality of remote terminals (62) by conventional telephone wiring (66,70). The patient identification system further including a portable bar code reading device (48) including a bar code wand (120), an LCD display (116) and a key pad (114). The portable bar code reading device (48) communicates via RF transmission with an RF/PLC modem (60).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 8, 1988
Date of Patent:
August 15, 1989
Assignee:
CliniCom Incorporated
Inventors:
Peter P. Gombrich, Ronald E. Zook, Max S. Hendrickson
Abstract: A portable handheld terminal (20) including optical bar code reader apparatus. A housing (22) having first and second spaced apart, opposing major surfaces (24,26) extending longitudinally between first and second end portions (28,30). A handle portion (40) being interconnected to the housing (22) and extending longitudinally along the second surface (26) so as to provide a handle for holding the bar code reader apparatus. Additionally, the portable handheld terminal (20) includes an optical bar code reader apparatus utilizing a binary imaging sensor (52) and an RF transceiver (79).
Abstract: A continuous strip bar code label (10) bearing bar code indicia thereon. The continuous strip bar code label (10) has an edge (13) which facilitates tearing of the continuous strip bar code label (10) transversely of its length whereby the continuous strip bar code label (10) can be readily separated into individual bar code labels of various lengths.
Abstract: A flat panel display monitor which may be secured to a wall includes structure for interacting with a data input device. The monitor further includes a housing and a flat video screen attached to the housing. A support assembly is included for supporting the screen relative to the housing in any one of at least three different positions with respect to the housing.