Abstract: A system and apparatus for controlling a television. Various embodiments of the apparatus have various components providing compatibility with most brands and types of televisions.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for controlling a television. Various embodiments of the apparatus have various components providing compatibility with most brands and types of televisions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter, wherein the adapter has a housing with a rear face, a front face, an outside perimeter face. A first connector is located on the rear face. A second connector and a third connector are located on the front face. A mounting piece is located on the outside perimeter face. The first connector is designed to mate with a connector located on an interface unit coupled to a medical facility communication system. The second connector is designed to mate with a connector on a first end of a communications cable. The second end of the communications cable is connected to an interface, such as a hospital bed interface. The mounting piece has mounting holes that allow the adapter to be attached to the interface unit.