公开(公告)号：US20130077811A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13664219

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CO

Inventor： Todd K. Whitehurst ,  Rafael Carbunaru ,  Kristen Jaax ,  James Makous ,  Courtney Lane ,  Mark Pierre ,  Cliff Brainard ,  Charles Tilden Hagan, IV

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/028 ,  H04R1/14 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: A communication system is provided for a patient featuring a cushion with an opening for receiving the face of the patient. The cushion includes a microphone for receiving audible signals from the patient and one or more speakers for delivering audible signals to the patient. The microphone and speaker(s) are integrated with the cushion to avoid interfering with the comfort of the patient. In one embodiment, the audible signals are delivered to and from the patient via a communication port. In another embodiment, the system includes a display device, so the patient may view parts of the patient's body on the device and then communicate with system operators through the microphone and speaker(s).

Abstract translation: 为患者提供通信系统，其特征在于具有用于接收患者面部的开口的缓冲垫。 垫子包括用于从患者接收听觉信号的麦克风和用于向患者传递可听信号的一个或多个扬声器。 麦克风和扬声器与衬垫集成，以避免干扰患者的舒适度。 在一个实施例中，可听信号经由通信端口传递给患者和从患者传送。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括显示装置，因此患者可以在装置上观察患者身体的部分，然后通过麦克风和扬声器与系统操作者通信。