DE102017129132A1 - Hospital bed and operating procedures for this - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) having a lying surface (110) and a chassis (120), characterized in that the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) has drive means (130) for driving a movement movement of the hospital bed (100; 100, 100a, 100b) and a control device (140), wherein the control device (140) is designed, at least temporarily, to control the drive device (130) and / or the chassis (120) in order to control a travel movement of the sick bed (100; 100a, 100b).

Description

The invention relates to a hospital bed with a bed and a chassis. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a hospital bed.

Conventional hospital beds, which are also referred to as patient beds, can usually be moved by manual force. For this purpose, one or more persons and depending on the occupancy state of the hospital bed (with or without patient and possibly accessories), a comparatively large manual effort required.

It is an object of the present invention to improve a hospital bed of the type mentioned and an operating method in that the utility of the hospital bed is increased and the aforementioned disadvantages are at least reduced or avoided altogether.

This object is achieved with the hospital bed of the type mentioned above in that the hospital bed has a drive device for driving a driving movement of the hospital bed and a control device, wherein the control device is adapted to at least temporarily control the drive device and / or the chassis to a Driving movement of the hospital bed to effect. This advantageously eliminates the need for manual movement by one or more persons, which saves not only a force, but also working time.

In preferred embodiments, the control device is designed to control the travel movement of the hospital bed at least temporarily autonomously. Particularly preferably, the control device is designed to control the driving movement of the sickbed as far as possible autonomously, so that e.g. manual control is required only for comparatively short times, for example in an emergency operation provided in some embodiments (e.g., failure of the drive means and / or the control means).

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed has at least one supply storage unit with a storage device, wherein the at least one supply storage unit is designed to store, at least temporarily, at least one of the following elements, in particular in the storage device: electric charge ( eg by means of at least one battery and / or an accumulator and / or a capacitor, in particular a double-layer capacitor, and / or combinations thereof), a fluid (eg by means of at least one fluid tank), in particular pressurized gas, solids or solids (eg by means of at least a container).

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the at least one supply storage unit is assigned a connection unit which is designed to connect the storage device of the supply storage unit to an external supply unit. In this way, one or more of the above elements may in other embodiments be "recharged" by the external supply unit, for example by (re) charging an accumulator and / or filling a fluid tank and / or a container for solids.

In a further preferred embodiment, the connection unit can also have means for inductive transmission of electrical energy, so that at least one accumulator or other electrical energy store of the hospital bed can be charged without producing a galvanic contact with an external unit. For example, charging zones for inductive charging can be provided in a structure surrounding the hospital bed, which autonomously can approach the hospital bed in preferred embodiments in order to charge its electrical energy stores automatically and without contact. In further preferred embodiments, usable for receiving inductive charging coils can be used simultaneously advantageous for electromagnetic or magnetic information transmission, preferably low-frequency magnetic or electromagnetic signals, for example, by reference electrodes in a ground, are generated, which can be received by the receiving coil. In this way, advantageously, a position determination of the hospital bed or a support in an autonomous driving operation can be effected.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed has at least one module interface to the, preferably detachable, mechanical attachment of at least one functional module to the hospital bed. As a result, the functions of the hospital bed can advantageously be flexibly expanded by one or more functional modules or adapted to the respective application.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the module interface (in particular in addition to the aforementioned mechanical interface for preferably releasable mechanical attachment of the at least one functional module) at least one wireless or wired optical and / or electrical interface, which in further Embodiments may also be part of the module interface. In this way, electrical and / or electronic or optical or wireless data connections between components of the hospital bed, in particular the control device of the hospital bed, and the one or more functional modules can be produced.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed has at least one functional module, wherein the functional module is preferably detachably connectable to the hospital bed. Alternatively or additionally, at least one functional module can be permanently connected or connected to the hospital bed.

• - ein oder mehrere Mobiliarteile, z.B. Nachttisch, Armauflage, Ablagen für Handtücher,
• - Tisch, insbesondere Esstisch, und/oder eine entsprechend für die Aufnahme von Essenstabletts geeignete Vorrichtung,
• - Vorrichtung zum Aufrichten einer Person im Bereich des Krankenbetts bzw. einer im Krankenbett befindlichen Person, beispielsweise muskelkraftbetätigt und/oder motorisch, insbesondere elektromotorisch, unterstützt,
• - Vorrichtung zum Übernehmen einer Person aus einem anderen Bett in das Krankenbett, wobei die Vorrichtung insbesondere einen Roboter aufweist,
• - Vorrichtung zum Übergeben einer Person aus dem Krankenbett in ein anderes Bett,
• - orthopädische Vorrichtungen wie z.B. Gestänge oberhalb des Bettes mit Möglichkeiten, sich hochzuziehen,
• - Medikamentengeber zum Verabreichen eines oder mehrerer Medikamente,
• - wenigstens eine erste Messeinrichtung zum Erfassen wenigstens einer physikalischen Größe im Bereich des Krankenbetts,
• - wenigstens eine zweite Messeinrichtung zum Erfassen wenigstens einer physiologischen Größe insbesondere einer im Bereich des Krankenbetts befindlichen Person, wobei die wenigstens eine physiologische Größe insbesondere umfasst: Blutdruck, Puls, Herzfrequenz, Temperatur, Körpergewicht,
• - eine Kameraeinrichtung zur Aufnahme von Bildern und/oder Videos,
• - eine Lageerfassungseinrichtung zur Erfassung einer Lage einer Person in dem Krankenbett,
• - eine Bewegungserfassungseinrichtung zur Erfassung wenigstens einer Bewegung einer Person in dem Krankenbett und/oder einer zeitlichen Abfolge von Bewegungen der Person,
• - eine Überwachungseinrichtung zur Ermittlung von Zuständen und Veränderungen des Patienten,
• - eine Alarmierungsvorrichtung für die Auslösung von Alarmen durch den Patienten,
• - Ausgabemodule zur Ausgabe von visuell und/oder akustisch wahrnehmbaren Informationen, z.B. für Patientenwerte, Zustandswerte des Krankenbetts,
• - Kommunikationsmodul zur Herstellung einer Datenverbindung mit einer externen Einheit,
• - Telefon und/oder Radio und/oder Fernseher und/oder Internetterminal.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the at least one functional module has at least one of the following components:

• - one or more pieces of furniture, such as bedside table, armrest, bathroom towels,
• A table, in particular a dining table, and / or a device suitable for receiving food trays,
• Device for erecting a person in the area of the hospital bed or a person in the bedside, for example, powered by muscle power and / or motor, in particular electromotive, supports,
• Device for transferring a person from another bed to the sickbed, the device having in particular a robot,
• Device for transferring a person from the sickbed to another bed,
• - orthopedic devices such as poles above the bed with possibilities to pull yourself up,
• - Medication donor for administering one or more drugs,
• at least one first measuring device for detecting at least one physical variable in the area of the sickbed,
• at least one second measuring device for detecting at least one physiological variable, in particular of a person located in the region of the sickbed, the at least one physiological variable in particular comprising: blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, temperature, body weight,
• a camera device for taking pictures and / or videos,
• a position detection device for detecting a position of a person in the hospital bed,
• a movement detection device for detecting at least one movement of a person in the hospital bed and / or a chronological sequence of movements of the person,
• a monitoring device for determining states and changes in the patient,
• an alerting device for the triggering of alarms by the patient,
• Output modules for outputting visually and / or acoustically perceptible information, eg for patient values, condition values of the hospital bed,
• Communication module for establishing a data connection with an external unit,
• - Telephone and / or radio and / or TV and / or Internet terminal.

In further preferred embodiments it is provided that the hospital bed is designed to recognize and avoid impending collisions with surrounding persons and / or objects.

For example, in some embodiments it may be provided that the hospital bed has at least one camera and / or capacitive proximity sensors and / or inductive proximity sensors and / or ultrasound sensors and / or comparable sensors, by means of which an approach of objects or persons to the hospital bed and vice versa can be determined is. Alternatively or additionally, it can also be provided that the hospital bed or its control device is designed to provide corresponding information (camera images and / or sensor data from position sensors and / or position sensors, which are attached externally to the hospital bed, for example, at other mobile and / or stationary Units, eg on other beds and / or parts of a building)) of external units and to evaluate this data (possibly together with locally obtained data), in particular to determine whether an approach of objects or persons to the bedside and / or vice versa.

In further preferred embodiments it is provided that the hospital bed his (planned or current) track or other (planned or currently taking place) movements (eg rotation about the vertical axis of the hospital bed) depending on a previously example by means of the above sensors or The methodology influences or modifies the approach or presence of persons and / or objects in the vicinity of the hospital bed or at least temporarily completely prevents movement. In order to Advantageously collisions, especially with people, can be safely avoided.

In other embodiments, the hospital bed is adapted to detect an externally caused movement of the hospital bed or generally a force externally on the hospital bed, as it arises, for example, when a person tries to move or turn the hospital bed (in particular without controlling the hospital bed, performing the movement on its own, eg by means of its drive device). For this purpose, corresponding sensors, e.g. be provided in the chassis or the drive means (eg, detection of an external force on the bedside and / or blocking the travel of the hospital bed by determining a current increase of a drive current of an electric motor of the drive device, if the eg electric drive of the hospital bed against such an external force must be recognized by the above-exemplified characteristic change (increase) in the drive current). In further embodiments, in such a detection of an externally caused movement of the hospital bed or quite generally a force from externally to the hospital bed operation, especially driving, the hospital bed can be adjusted. For example, in some situations, in some situations, the bedside may be slowing down or driving in a certain direction with the aim of reducing the external force.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed limits a movement speed (translation and / or rotation) to a predefinable maximum value after recognition of a person in his environment or an approach of a person and / or an object.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the drive device is integrated in the chassis. In further embodiments, the control device or at least one component thereof may also be integrated into the chassis.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device is designed to exchange data with an external unit.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device is designed to control, at least temporarily, an operation of the at least one functional module.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device is designed to determine a destination to which the hospital bed is to travel, and to drive to the destination, wherein in particular the determination of the destination and / or the arrival of the destination autonomously (ie preferably completely independent especially without interaction with an operator) through the bedside.

For this purpose, in other embodiments, the hospital bed or its control device may have information relating to a surrounding structure, in particular a topology of a building in which the hospital bed is positioned, which in particular also allow an automated or autonomous route search or route planning within this structure.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device is designed to tune a planned travel movement or trajectory of the hospital bed with at least one external unit.

In some embodiments, tuning to the external unit may include sending information to the external unit, wherein the information to be transmitted characterizes a planned pathway of the hospital bed and / or further parameters of the actual current or planned movement of the hospital bed, such as a speed, an estimated stopping distance, an acceleration, a yaw rate (angular velocity of a possible rotational movement of the hospital bed about a vertical axis), and the like.

In some embodiments, tuning to the external device may alternatively or additionally include receiving information from the external device, wherein, for example, one or more of the information mentioned above for the case of transmission may also be subject to receive.

In this way, in particular a plurality of identical or similar hospital beds according to one or more of the present embodiments can coordinate their current movements in space or their planned movements in space and / or mutually dodge each other or a priority for a priority of urgent cases ( Emergency patients, for example).

According to further embodiments, a comparable tuning can also be arranged between at least one hospital bed according to one or more of the present embodiments and one otherwise designed unit, which is designed for communication or data exchange (sending and / or receiving) with the hospital bed. The differently constructed unit may, for example, be other autonomous or partially autonomous units such as robots (for example cleaning robots) and / or other cyber-physical systems (CPS).

In further preferred embodiments it is provided that at least one, in particular digital,
Identification transmitter is provided. The identification transmitter can be provided, for example, for identifying a particular hospital bed and / or a component (for example, functional module) thereof.

A further aspect of the present invention is provided by a method for operating a hospital bed with a lying surface and a chassis, characterized in that the hospital bed has a drive device for driving a travel movement of the hospital bed and a control device, wherein the control device at least temporarily the drive device and / or or controlling the chassis to effect movement of the sickbed.

In further preferred embodiments it is provided that the control device exchanges data with an external unit.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device at least temporarily controls an operation of the at least one functional module.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device determines a destination to which the hospital bed should travel, and the destination arrives, wherein in particular the determination of the destination and / or the arrival of the destination is carried out autonomously by the hospital bed.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device tunes a planned travel movement or trajectory of the hospital bed with at least one external unit.

Other features, applications and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the invention, which are illustrated in the figures of the drawing. All features described or illustrated alone or in any combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their summary in the claims or their dependency and regardless of their formulation or representation in the description or in the drawing.

• 1 schematisch eine Seitenansicht eines Krankenbetts gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform,
• 2 schematisch eine Seitenansicht eines Krankenbetts gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform,
• 3A schematisch ein vereinfachtes Flussdiagramm einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Betriebsverfahrens für ein Krankenbett,
• 3B schematisch ein vereinfachtes Flussdiagramm einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Betriebsverfahrens für ein Krankenbett, und
• 4 schematisch Aspekte einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Krankenbetts.

In the drawing shows:

• 1 schematically a side view of a hospital bed according to a first embodiment,
• 2 schematically a side view of a hospital bed according to another embodiment,
• 3A schematically a simplified flowchart of an embodiment of a method of operating a hospital bed according to the invention,
• 3B schematically a simplified flowchart of another embodiment of an operating method for a hospital bed according to the invention, and
• 4 schematically aspects of another embodiment of the hospital bed.

1 schematically shows a side view of a hospital bed 100 according to a first embodiment. The hospital bed 100 has a lying surface 110 for receiving a person, for example a patient (not shown) on and a chassis 120 , Which in the present example has unspecified roles and thus on a substrate, such as a floor (also not shown) is movable.

According to the invention, the hospital bed 100 Furthermore, a drive device 130 for driving a driving movement of the sickbed 100 and a controller 140 on, wherein the control device 140 is designed to, at least temporarily, the drive device 130 and / or the chassis 120 to control a driving movement (eg translational movement and change of direction) of the hospital bed 100 to effect, cf. also the block arrows between the components 120 . 130 , This eliminates advantageously known from conventional hospital beds requirement of manual movement by one or more people, which not only a force, but also working time is saved and particularly precise movements of the hospital bed 100 are also possible in spatially restricted environments.

In some embodiments, control of the drive device 130 by the control device 140 For example, an acceleration or deceleration or the specification of a desired movement speed and / or movement direction include. In preferred embodiments, the drive device is 130 advantageous also designed to the hospital bed 100 decelerate from a state of motion with non-disappearing speed with a predetermined delay, so that a gentle transport is ensured. The same applies to corresponding acceleration processes from a stationary state. In some embodiments, for example, fuzzy logic or even artificial intelligence can be used for these control processes in order to allow particularly precise and gentle movements.

In further embodiments, one or more aspects of the aforementioned control may include movement of the hospital bed 100 alternatively or additionally under the control of the chassis 120 by the control device 140 be accomplished. A joint control of components of the chassis 120 (For example, for steering, so for example for setting an angular position in the case of roles) and the drive device 130 (For example, to accelerate and / or braking) is also possible in other embodiments.

In other embodiments, the chassis 120 also different than above in 1 be formed exemplified. For example, instead of the illustrated rollers, a crawler drive or chain drive with caterpillars or other suitable components of the chassis 120 be provided. A combination of a caterpillar drive (not shown) with the exemplified rollers of the chassis 120 is also possible. In preferred embodiments of a caterpillar drive, isolated rotation of the hospital bed about a vertical axis is advantageously possible, which improves the maneuverability of the sickbed 100 advantageous increases.

In preferred embodiments, the controller is 140 adapted to the driving movement of the hospital bed 100 at least temporarily autonomous control. Particularly preferred is the control device 140 adapted to the driving movement of the hospital bed 100 largely autonomous control, so that, for example, only for comparatively short times, a manual control is required, for example, in an intended in some embodiments emergency operation (eg in case of failure of the drive device 130 and / or the control device 140 ).

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed 100 at least one optional supply storage unit 150 with a storage device 152 wherein the at least one supply storage unit 150 is designed to at least temporarily at least one of the following elements, in particular in the memory device 152 to store: electrical charge (eg by means of at least one battery and / or an accumulator and / or a capacitor, in particular double-layer capacitor ("ultracap"), and / or combinations thereof), a fluid (eg by means of at least one fluid tank), in particular below Pressurized gas, solids or solids (eg by means of at least one container).

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the at least one supply storage unit 150 a connection unit 155 is assigned, which is adapted to the memory device 152 the supply storage unit 150 with an external supply unit 200 compare the unnamed block arrow between the components 155 and 200 the 1 , In this way, one or more of the above-mentioned elements in further embodiments of the external supply unit 200 "Recharged", for example, by (re) charging an accumulator and / or filling a fluid tank and / or a container for solids.

In further embodiments, at least one accumulator for storing working electrical charge and / or a fluid tank, in particular pressure tank, for storing fluids and / or gases (for example oxygen, nitrogen) is detachable or even insoluble with the hospital bed 100 connected or in at least one component of the hospital bed 100 For example, in the chassis 120 , integrated. This results in a particularly small-sized configuration, which also gives a relatively low center of gravity and increased security against tipping over. Furthermore, in other embodiments, this accumulator can also be used for at least temporary electrical power supply to other systems or modules 162a (see below).

In preferred embodiments, the hospital bed is 100 designed to autonomously the at least one external supply unit 200 to drive or visit, for example, in a period in which the hospital bed 100 is not needed for the care or storage of a patient. As a result, it is advantageously ensured that the resources or elements in question are provided by the supply unit 200 in particular via the connection unit 155 can be replenished, so the hospital bed 100 then fully operational.

In other embodiments, the hospital bed 100 For example, be configured to detect an operating condition in which it is not for the storage of a patient is required, and after detection of the respective operating state, a corresponding supply unit 200 to approach. In some embodiments, such a care unit may be provided, for example, in a relatively low-traffic area of a hospital building, for example, on another floor, for example a basement, as the typical area of use during operation with a patient or patient. patients

2 shows a further embodiment 100a a hospital bed according to the invention. In this embodiment it is provided that the hospital bed 100a at least one module interface 160 for, preferably releasable, mechanical attachment of at least one functional module to the hospital bed 100a having. This allows the functions of the hospital bed 100a advantageously flexible by one or more functional modules 162a . 162b . 162c be extended or adapted to the particular application. The hospital bed 100a Thus, for example, as a nursing bed or generally as a patient bed, both in hospitals and nursing homes as well as in application scenarios in the field of home care can be used advantageously.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the module interface 160 (In particular in addition to the above-mentioned mechanical interface for preferably releasable mechanical attachment of the at least one functional module 162a . 162b . 162c) at least one wireless or wired optical and / or electrical or electronic interface, which may also be part of the module interface in other embodiments. In this way, electrical and / or electronic or optical or wireless data connections (or also connections for electrical energy transmission, for example) between components of the hospital bed 100a , in particular the control device 140 ( 1 ) of the hospital bed, and the one or more functional modules are produced. For example, by means of the module interface 160 on the one hand, a functional module 162a mechanically at the bedside 100a can be arranged, and at the same time can also be an electronic data connection, for example, preferably for bidirectional data transmission between the functional module 162a and for example the controller 140 , (and / or an electrical power supply connection) are produced.

3A schematically shows a simplified flow diagram of an embodiment of a method for operating a hospital bed according to the invention 100 . 100a , In a first step 400 controls the control device 140 ( 1 ) at least temporarily the drive means 130 and / or the chassis 120 of the hospital bed 100 . 100a to a driving movement of the hospital bed 100 . 100a to effect. In an optional further step 410 exchanges the control device 140 Data with an external unit. The external unit may be, for example, the supply unit 200 , compare 1 , act, or even to another unit (not shown), which is adapted to the hospital bed or the control device 140 to communicate.

3B schematically shows a simplified flowchart of another embodiment of a method for operating a hospital bed according to the invention 100 . 100a , In the step 450 determines the controller 140 ( 1 ) a destination to which the hospital bed 100 . 100a should drive. In the subsequent optional step 460 drives the hospital bed 100 . 100a that before in step 450 determined destination. Particularly preferred are both steps 450 . 460 completely autonomous through the hospital bed. Preferably, the hospital bed 100 . 100a in further embodiments also cover further distances of several tens of meters or even several hundred or a thousand meters autonomously.

In further preferred embodiments, the below with reference to 4 are described, it is provided that the hospital bed 100b at least one functional module 162a having, wherein the functional module 162a preferably detachable with the hospital bed 100b is connectable. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one functional module 162a also insoluble with the hospital bed 100b be connected or connected.

• - ein oder mehrere Mobiliarteile 1620, z.B. Nachttisch, Armauflage, Ablagen für Handtücher,
• - Tisch 1621, insbesondere Esstisch, und/oder eine entsprechend für die Aufnahme von Essenstabletts geeignete Vorrichtung,
• - Vorrichtung 1622 zum Aufrichten einer Person im Bereich des Krankenbetts 100b bzw. einer im Krankenbett 100b befindlichen Person, beispielsweise muskelkraftbetätigt und/oder motorisch, insbesondere elektromotorisch, unterstützt,
• - Vorrichtung 1623 zum Übernehmen einer Person aus einem anderen Bett (nicht gezeigt) in das Krankenbett 100b, wobei die Vorrichtung 1623 insbesondere einen Roboter aufweist,
• - Vorrichtung 1624 zum Übergeben einer Person aus dem Krankenbett 100b in ein anderes Bett,
• - orthopädische Vorrichtungen 1625 wie z.B. Gestänge oberhalb des Bettes 100a mit Möglichkeiten, sich hochzuziehen,
• - Medikamentengeber 1626 zum Verabreichen eines oder mehrerer Medikamente,
• - wenigstens eine erste Messeinrichtung 1627 zum Erfassen wenigstens einer physikalischen Größe im Bereich des Krankenbetts,
• - wenigstens eine zweite Messeinrichtung 1628 zum Erfassen wenigstens einer physiologischen Größe insbesondere einer im Bereich des Krankenbetts befindlichen Person, wobei die wenigstens eine physiologische Größe insbesondere umfasst: Blutdruck, Puls, Herzfrequenz, Temperatur, Körpergewicht,
• - eine Kameraeinrichtung 1629 zur Aufnahme von Bildern und/oder Videos,
• - eine Lageerfassungseinrichtung 1630 zur Erfassung einer Lage einer Person in dem Krankenbett 100b,
• - eine Bewegungserfassungseinrichtung 1630 zur Erfassung wenigstens einer Bewegung einer Person in dem Krankenbett und/oder einer zeitlichen Abfolge von Bewegungen der Person,
• - eine Überwachungseinrichtung 1631 zur Ermittlung von Zuständen und Veränderungen des Patienten,
• - eine Alarmierungsvorrichtung (nicht gezeigt) für die Auslösung von Alarmen durch den Patienten,
• - Ausgabemodule (nicht gezeigt) zur Ausgabe von visuell und/oder akustisch wahrnehmbaren Informationen, z.B. für Patientenwerte, Zustandswerte des Krankenbetts,
• - ein Kommunikationsmodul (nicht gezeigt) zur Herstellung einer Datenverbindung mit einer externen Einheit,
• - ein Telefon (nicht gezeigt) und/oder Radio und/oder Fernseher und/oder Internetterminal.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the at least one functional module 162a at least one of the following components:

• - one or more pieces of furniture 1620 , eg bedside table, armrest, towels shelves,
• - Table 1621 , in particular dining table, and / or a device suitable for receiving food trays,
• - Device 1622 to raise a person in the area of the hospital bed 100b or one in the hospital bed 100b person, for example, powered by muscle power and / or motor, in particular electromotive, supports,
• - Device 1623 to take a person from another bed (not shown) in the hospital bed 100b , wherein the device 1623 especially a robot,
• - Device 1624 to hand over a person from the hospital bed 100b in another bed,
• - orthopedic devices 1625 such as poles above the bed 100a with ways to pull yourself up,
• - Medication provider 1626 to administer one or more medications,
• - At least a first measuring device 1627 for detecting at least one physical variable in the area of the sickbed,
• - At least a second measuring device 1628 for detecting at least one physiological variable, in particular of a person located in the region of the sickbed, the at least one physiological variable comprising in particular: blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, temperature, body weight,
• - a camera device 1629 for taking pictures and / or videos,
• - A position detection device 1630 for detecting a situation of a person in the hospital bed 100b .
• - A movement detection device 1630 for detecting at least one movement of a person in the hospital bed and / or a chronological sequence of movements of the person,
• - a monitoring device 1631 for determining states and changes in the patient,
• an alarm device (not shown) for the triggering of alarms by the patient,
• Output modules (not shown) for outputting visually and / or acoustically perceptible information, eg for patient values, condition values of the hospital bed,
• a communication module (not shown) for establishing a data connection with an external unit,
• - A telephone (not shown) and / or radio and / or TV and / or Internet terminal.

In further embodiments, the control device 140 for example, a computing unit 142 (For example, a microcontroller and / or digital signal processor and / or microprocessor and / or programmable logic device, in particular FPGA), one of the arithmetic unit 142 associated memory unit 144 , For example, having a random access memory (RAM) and / or a read-only memory (ROM) or a non-volatile memory, such as a FLASH EEPROM.

Particularly preferably, the control device 140 in other embodiments, a module 146 for the execution of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, in particular for the execution of one or more artificial neural networks, which are particularly advantageously usable for the control of an autonomous operation of the sickbed according to the embodiments.

In further advantageous embodiments, the control device 140 a transceiver (transmitter / receiver) 148 for wireless data transmission with at least one external unit 200 on. The transceiver 148 For example, it can be configured as a WLAN transceiver and thus be compatible, for example, with the IEEE 802.11 protocol family. Alternatively or additionally, the transceiver can also be designed to provide a wireless data connection using a cellular mobile radio system, for example the fourth generation ( 4G) and / or the fifth generation ( 5G) to manufacture.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the drive device 130 ( 1 ) in the chassis 120 integrated and / or detachable or inseparable connected thereto, resulting in a particularly small-sized configuration.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device 140 is designed to exchange data with an external unit. The external unit may be, for example, a supply unit already mentioned above 200 and / or any optional control unit that controls the operation of multiple hospital beds according to the embodiments and / or multiple similar or similar hospital beds according to the embodiments.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device 140 is designed to, at least temporarily, an operation of the at least one functional module 162a ( 4 ) or at least one component thereof. For example, the control device 140 this is the AI module 146 use. For example, the control device 140 at least temporarily, the drug generator 1626 control.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device 140 designed to determine a destination, to the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b should drive, and to drive to the destination, in particular the determination of the destination and / or the arrival of the destination is autonomously (ie preferably completely independently, especially without interaction with an operator) through the hospital bed. For this purpose, in further embodiments preferably also a functionality of the KI module 146 be used.

In other embodiments, the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b or its control device 140 information about a surrounding structure, in particular a topology of a building in which the hospital bed is positioned ("navigation information", including, for example, the layout of others, including room plans, the arrangement of elevators and the like, maps containing dynamic information possibly autonomously movable units emerges), which in particular also enables an automated or autonomous route search or route planning within this structure.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the control device 140 is adapted to vote a planned movement or trajectory of the hospital bed with at least one external unit, for example, with other located in the vicinity of hospital beds and / or cleaning robots and / or elevators and the like.

In further advantageous embodiments, the hospital bed or its control device is designed, for example by means of a wireless data connection to an elevator and / or other infrastructure or a component of the surrounding structure (automatic door, lighting control) its presence and / or further information regarding its operation For example, the hospital bed can autonomously request an elevator or open an automatic door or control the lighting in a room.

In some embodiments, tuning between the bedside and the external unit may include sending information to the external unit, wherein the information to be transmitted characterizes a planned pathway of the hospital bed and / or further parameters of the actual current or planned movement of the hospital bed, such as a speed, an estimated stopping distance, an acceleration, a yaw rate (angular velocity of a possible rotational movement of the hospital bed around a vertical axis), and the like.

In some embodiments, tuning to the external device may alternatively or additionally include receiving information from the external device, wherein, for example, one or more of the information mentioned above for the case of transmission may also be subject to receive.

In this way, in particular a plurality of similar or similar hospital beds according to one or more of the present embodiments, their current movements in the room or their planned movements in space vote, and / or mutually dodge each other or a priority for passing by urgent cases (Emergency patients, for example) Determining or setting.

According to further embodiments, a comparable tuning can also take place between at least one hospital bed according to one or more of the present embodiments and a differently configured unit which is designed for communication or data exchange (transmission and / or reception) with the hospital bed. The differently constructed unit may be, for example, other autonomous or partially autonomous units such as robots (for example cleaning robots) and / or other cyber-physical systems.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that at least one, in particular digital, identification transmitter (not shown) is provided. The identification transmitter can be provided, for example, for identifying a particular hospital bed and / or a component (for example, functional module) thereof.

In further embodiments, the hospital bed or his bed 110 also digitally controlled or electrically adjustable (for example, height and / or inclination of lying surface 110 and / or head part and / or foot part), for example driven by an electric motor, optionally under control of the control device 140 ,

• - Autonomes Fahren des Krankenbetts 100, 100a, 100b zu Zielen, insbesondere Zielen innerhalb einer Struktur, beispielsweise eines Gebäudes, insbesondere eines Krankenhauses,
• - diese Ziele können infolge autonomer „Entscheidungen“ beziehungsweise Berechnungen des Krankenbetts bzw. seiner Steuerungseinrichtung 140 angefahren werden, und/oder unter Steuerung bzw. Vorgabe durch eine externe Einheit bzw. eine Bedienperson (als Schnittstelle zwischen der Bedienperson und dem Krankenbett kann bei weiteren Ausführungsformen beispielsweise ein Personal-Computer und/oder ein mobiler Computer, insbesondere ein Tablet-Computer und/oder ein Smartphone mit einer entsprechenden Steuersoftware vorgesehen sein),
• - das Krankenbett kann dazu ausgebildet sein, eine Situation (eigene Betriebssituation und/oder Verkehrssituation in seinem Umfeld und/oder soziale Situation (Vorhandensein von einer oder mehreren natürlichen Personen und/oder Auswertung von Interaktionen zwischen diesen Personen bzw. Ermittlung einer Abwesenheit von Interaktionen zwischen diesen Personen)) und/oder einen Zustand einer Person im Bereich des Krankenbetts, besondere einer auf der Liegefläche 110 angeordneten Person zu erkennen, z.B. Hautfarbe, Gewicht, Lage, Bewegung eines Patienten aus allen Messwerte, seiner Diagnosen, Sensor- und Kameraergebnissen, historischen Daten, Daten aller anderen Krankenbetten, sonstiger Daten, die z.B. über ein öffentliches Netzwerk (beispielsweise das Internet) und/oder ein privates Netzwerk (beispielsweise ein Datennetzwerk eines Krankenhauses) erreicht werden können (beispielsweise Informationen bzw. Daten eines Expertensystems)
• - die Steuerungseinrichtung 140 kann dazu ausgebildet sein, aus erfassten Daten zu lernen, Schlussfolgerungen abzuleiten, Wahrscheinlichkeiten zu errechnen und dergleichen, beispielsweise mittels des KI Moduls 146 bzw. generell einer Funktionalität, die durch die Hardware und/oder eine entsprechend vorgesehene Software der Betreuungseinrichtung 140 vorgesehen ist.
• - Die Steuerungseinrichtung kann dazu ausgebildet sein, einen Betrieb des Krankenbetts bzw. wenigstens einer Komponente des Krankenbetts (Einstellungen des Krankenbetts bzw. der Funktionsmodule, insbesondere medizinischen Module) in Abhängigkeit von der Identität eines Patienten und/oder dem erkannten Verhalten eines Patienten steuern. Z.B. kann die Steuerungseinheit 140 erkennen, wie die Stellung der Kopflehne (Kopfteil des Krankenbetts bzw. der Liegefläche 110) eines Patienten beim Essen in der Vergangenheit war und beim Bringen des Essens diese Stellung automatisch herstellen.

• - Einstellungen der Medikamentengabe automatisch bei Kenntnis der Identität des Patienten,
• - Warnung an medizinisches Personal z.B. über eine Notruffunktion absetzen, wenn sich ein Patient untypisch bewegt. Die Information hierzu können von den entsprechenden Sensormodulen geliefert werden.
• - Kommunikation mit anderen medizinischen Einrichtungen,
• - Kommunikation mit anderen digitalen oder auch autonomen Einheiten z.B. im Krankenhaus, z.B. mit dem Reinigungsroboter, um diesem temporär Platz zu machen bzw. eine Vorrangfahrt des Krankenbetts zu signalisieren,
• - Kommunikation der Steuerungseinrichtung 140 mit anderen Menschen, z.B. Meldung auch per Sprache an medizinisches Personal,
• - Kommunikation zwischen Patient und anderen Menschen oder Maschinen, z.B. kann der Mensch bzw. Patient, der das Krankenbett gerade nutzt, Wünsche gegenüber medizinischem Personal oder gegenüber einer Maschine mit Spracherkennung und weiterer Verarbeitung des Gesagten äußern,
• - Kommunikation mit einer möglichen übergeordneten Steuerung,
• - Bei weiteren Ausführungsformen kann das Krankenbett bzw. seine Steuerungseinrichtung 140 ein Navigationssystem aufweisen, insbesondere ein „Indoor“-Navigationssystem, das zur Navigation in Räumen, insbesondere geschlossenen Räumen, ausgebildet ist.
• - Bei weiteren Ausführungsformen kann das Krankenbett bzw. seine Steuerungseinrichtung 140 ein „Indoor“- Ortungssystem aufweisen, das zur Ortung in Räumen, insbesondere geschlossenen Räumen, ausgebildet ist.

Hereinafter, further advantageous embodiments and aspects are described which can be combined individually or in any desired combination with one or more of the embodiments described above. The relevant functionality may, in particularly preferred embodiments, at least partially by the control device 140 to be provided.

• - Autonomous driving of the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b to goals, in particular goals within a structure, for example a building, in particular a hospital,
• - these goals may be due to autonomous "decisions" or calculations of the hospital bed or its controller 140 be approached, and / or under control or default by an external unit or an operator (as an interface between the operator and the hospital bed can in other embodiments, for example, a personal computer and / or a mobile computer, especially a tablet computer and / or a smartphone with a corresponding control software be provided),
• - the hospital bed can be adapted to a situation (own operating situation and / or traffic situation in its environment and / or social situation (presence of one or more natural persons and / or evaluation of interactions between these persons or determination of an absence of interactions between these persons)) and / or a condition of a person in the area of the sickbed, especially one on the lying surface 110 to identify the person, eg skin color, weight, position, movement of a patient from all measured values, his diagnoses, sensor and camera results, historical data, data of all other hospital beds, other data, eg via a public network (for example the Internet) and / or a private network (for example, a data network of a hospital) can be achieved (for example, information or data of an expert system)
• - The control device 140 may be adapted to learn from acquired data, to derive conclusions, to calculate probabilities and the like, for example by means of the AI module 146 or in general a functionality that is provided by the hardware and / or a correspondingly provided software of the care facility 140 is provided.
• The control device can be configured to control an operation of the hospital bed or at least one component of the hospital bed (settings of the hospital bed or of the functional modules, in particular medical modules) depending on the identity of a patient and / or the detected behavior of a patient. For example, the control unit 140 recognize how the position of the headrest (headboard of the hospital bed or the lying surface 110 ) of a patient when eating in the past was and when bringing the food automatically establish this position.

• - settings of drug administration automatically with knowledge of the identity of the patient,
• - Give warning to medical personnel, eg via an emergency call function, if a patient moves atypically. The information for this can be supplied by the corresponding sensor modules.
• - communication with other medical institutions,
• Communication with other digital or even autonomous units, eg in the hospital, eg with the cleaning robot, in order to temporarily make room for it or to signal a priority drive of the sickbed,
• - Communication of the control device 140 with other people, eg message also by voice to medical personnel,
• Communication between the patient and other people or machines, eg the person or patient who is currently using the hospital bed may express wishes to medical personnel or to a machine with speech recognition and further processing of the said,
• - communication with a possible higher-level control,
• In further embodiments, the hospital bed or its control device 140 a navigation system, in particular an "indoor" navigation system, which is designed for navigation in rooms, in particular closed rooms.
• In further embodiments, the hospital bed or its control device 140 have an "indoor" - location system, which is designed for locating in rooms, especially closed rooms.

In further embodiments, the hospital bed or its control device 140 be designed to monitor or detect the presence of identification encoders (such as RFID transponders or the like). This can be documented in some embodiments, for example, who has approached when the bedside who who worked when on the bed (carers, doctors, ...).

In further embodiments, the hospital bed have a detection unit for performed activities directly on the bed and / or output units (display, speakers, headphones), more generally input units that allow a person, data in the control device 140 of the hospital bed or using his possibly existing wireless Transfer data connection to other external units.

Other possible embodiments include, for example, keyboard, touchscreen, language, stylus, joystick.

In further embodiments, the hospital bed at least one display device for physical or physiological parameters, by the hospital bed or its control device 140 or a function module assigned to it or provided therein 162a For example, at least one display display for the output of the heart function, the circulatory function, the medication, the patient record, the patient history, the charge states of store, in particular store electrical energy or store fluid or store solids of the hospital bed, maintenance conditions of components of the sickbed, establishment and administration of the hospital bed.

Another photographer embodiment, the hospital bed is designed such that the mattress 110 is completely removable, for example, from the chassis 120 or other components is removable, resulting in a particularly simple cleaning.

In further embodiments, the hospital bed has an allocation unit for the assignment of a digital identification or the identification transmitter of the hospital bed to a specific patient. In further embodiments, the hospital bed has an allocation unit for the assignment of all modules connected to the bedside for the digital identification of the hospital bed.

Further aspects are in further embodiments: an allocation unit for the assignment of all modules connected to the bedside to the particular patient, an allocation unit for the assignment of the information generated by the modules connected to the bedside and / or measured information and data to the particular patient.

In further embodiments, provision is made for a transfer of the modules connected to the patient bed 162a . 1626 , .. generated and / or measured information and data as records in a database, the records each containing at least one characteristic of the particular patient feature. In further embodiments, the database may preferably be at least partially local in the control device 140 and / or be arranged in an external unit.

In further embodiments, it is provided that the control device 140 adapted to transfer and / or measured information and data generated and / or measured by the modules connected to the bedside, in particular as data records, into a database, for example after establishing a plug-in connection (or a wireless data connection) between the bedside and the relevant module, each of the records containing at least one characteristic identifying the particular patient.

• - Automatische Übertragung der Identifikation des Krankenbetts an die angeschlossenen Module 162a, 1626, .., insbesondere bei Herstellen einer Steckverbindung bzw. drahtlosen Datenverbindung,
• - Automatische Übertragung der Identifikationen und Spezifikationen der angeschlossenen Module an die Steuerungseinrichtung 140 des Krankenbett, insbesondere bei Herstellen einer Steckverbindung bzw. drahtlosen Datenverbindung,
• - automatische Übertragung der von einem Modul erzeugten und/ oder gemessenen Daten und Informationen an die Steuerungseinrichtung 140 des Krankenbetts nach Herstellen einer Steckverbindung bzw. drahtlosen Datenverbindung zwischen dem Krankenbett und dem betreffenden Modul.

Further possible aspects according to further embodiments are:

• - Automatic transfer of the identification of the sickbed to the connected modules 162a . 1626 , .., in particular when establishing a connector or wireless data connection,
• - Automatic transmission of the identifications and specifications of the connected modules to the control device 140 the hospital bed, in particular when establishing a plug connection or wireless data connection,
• Automatic transmission of the data and information generated and / or measured by a module to the control device 140 of the hospital bed after establishing a plug connection or wireless data connection between the hospital bed and the relevant module.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b is designed to avoid collisions with surrounding people and / or things.

For example, it may be provided in some embodiments that the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b at least one camera 1629 ( 4 ) and / or capacitive proximity sensors and / or inductive proximity sensors and / or ultrasonic sensors and / or comparable sensors, by means of which an approach of objects or persons to the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b and vice versa can be determined.

Alternatively or additionally, it may also be provided that the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b or its control device 140 is adapted to provide appropriate information (camera images and / or sensor data from position sensors and / or position sensors, for example, attached externally of the hospital bed (eg on other mobile and / or stationary units, eg on other beds and / or parts of a building)) from external units 200 to obtain and evaluate this data (possibly together with locally obtained data), in particular to determine whether an approach of objects or persons to the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b and / or vice versa.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b his (planned or current) track or other (planned or currently taking place) movements (eg, rotation about the vertical axis of the hospital bed) depending on a previously determined by means of the above-mentioned sensors or methodology approach or presence of persons and / or objects in the vicinity of the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b influences or modifies or at least temporarily stops a movement completely. This advantageously collisions, especially with people can be safely avoided.

In other embodiments, the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b designed to be an externally effected movement of the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b or in general a force from outside the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b to recognize, for example, how it arises when a person tries the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b to move or turn (in particular, without the hospital bed to control, the movement of its own power, eg by means of its drive device 130 to perform). For this purpose, corresponding sensors, for example in the chassis 120 or the drive device 130 (For example, detection of an external force on the bedside and / or blocking of the travel path of the hospital bed by determining a current increase of a drive current of an electric motor of the drive device, if the eg electric drive of the hospital bed must work against such an external force, this can at the above identified as an example of a characteristic change (increase) in the drive current). In further embodiments, in such a detection of an externally caused movement of the hospital bed or quite generally a force from externally to the hospital bed operation, especially driving, the hospital bed can be adjusted. For example, in some situations, in some situations, the bedside may be slowing down or driving in a certain direction with the aim of reducing the external force.

In further preferred embodiments, it is provided that the hospital bed 100 . 100a . 100b after detection of a person in his environment or an approach of a person and / or an object, a movement speed (translation and / or rotation) is limited to a predefinable maximum value.

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A hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) having a lying surface (110) and a chassis (120), characterized in that the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) comprises drive means (130) for driving a traveling movement of the sick bed (100; 100a; 100b) and a control device (140), wherein the control device (140) is designed to control, at least temporarily, the drive device (130) and / or the chassis (120) in order to control a travel movement of the sick bed (100; 100a; 100b). to effect. Hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) after Claim 1 wherein the control device (140) is designed to control the travel movement of the sickbed (100; 100a; 100b) at least temporarily autonomously. The hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) has at least one supply storage unit (150) with a storage device (152), the at least one supply storage unit (150 ) is adapted, at least temporarily, to store at least one of the following elements, in particular in the storage device (152): electric charge, a fluid, in particular pressurized gas, solids or solids. Hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) after Claim 3 wherein the at least one supply storage unit (150) is associated with a connection unit (155) adapted to connect the storage device (152) of the supply storage unit (150) to an external supply unit (200). The hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) has at least one module interface (160) for the preferably releasable mechanical attachment of at least one functional module (162a, 162b, 162c) to the Hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) has. Hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) after Claim 5 wherein the module interface (160) comprises at least one wireless or wired optical and / or electrical interface. The hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) has at least one functional module (162a, 162b, 162c), the Function module (162a, 162b, 162c) preferably detachably connected to the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) is connectable. Hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) after Claim 7 , wherein the at least one functional module (162a, 162b, 162c) comprises at least one of the following components: - one or more pieces of furniture, eg bedside table, armrest, trays for towels, - table, in particular dining table, and / or a corresponding one for the reception of Food trays suitable device, device for erecting a person in the area of the hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) or a person in the hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b), device for taking a person from another bed into the hospital bed ( 100; 100a; 100b), - a device for transferring a person to the bedside (100; 100a; 100b) in another bed, - orthopedic devices such as a pole above the bed with possibilities to pull up, - dispenser for administering one or more medications at least one first measuring device for detecting at least one physical variable in the region of the sickbed (100, 100a, 100b), at least one ns a second measuring device for detecting at least one physiological size in particular one in the region of the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b), wherein the at least one physiological variable comprises in particular: blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, temperature, body weight, - camera device for taking pictures and / or videos, - position detection device for detecting a position of a person in the hospital bed (100; 100b), - movement detection device for detecting at least one movement of a person in the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) or a chronological sequence of movements of the person, - monitoring device for determining conditions and changes of the patient, - alarm device for the triggering of alarms by the patient, output modules for outputting visually and / or audibly perceptible information, eg for patient values, state values of the hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b), communication module for establishing a data connection with an external unit (200, 300), telephone and / or radio and / or television and / or internet terminal nal. A hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the drive device (130) is integrated in the chassis (120). The hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the control device (140) is adapted to exchange data with an external unit (200,300). Hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) after at least one of Claims 7 to 10 wherein the control device (140) is designed to control, at least temporarily, an operation of the at least one functional module (162a, 162b, 162c; 1626). A hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the control device (140) is adapted to determine a destination to which the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) should travel and to drive to the destination in particular, the determination of the destination and / or the arrival of the destination is carried out autonomously by the hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b). The hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the control device (140) is adapted to tune a planned travel or trajectory of the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) with at least one external unit. A hospital bed (100, 100a, 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one, in particular digital, identification transmitter is provided. Method for operating a hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) having a lying surface (110) and a chassis (120), characterized in that the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) has a drive device (130) for driving a travel movement of the hospital bed ( 100, 100a, 100b) and a control device (140), wherein the control device (140) at least temporarily controls the drive device (130) and / or the chassis (120) (400) to control a travel movement of the sick bed (100; 100b). Method according to Claim 15 wherein the controller (140) exchanges data (410) with an external unit (200). Method according to at least one of Claims 15 to 16 wherein the control device (140) at least temporarily controls an operation of the at least one functional module (162a, 162b, 162c; 1626). Method according to at least one of Claims 15 to 17 wherein the control means (140) determines (450) a travel destination to which the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) should travel and the destination (460) approaches, in particular determining (450) the destination and / or the journey (460) of the destination is autonomously executed by the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b). Method according to at least one of Claims 15 to 18 wherein the control device (140) tunes a planned travel or trajectory of the hospital bed (100; 100a; 100b) with at least one external unit.

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