Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control – Having power source monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2009-08-04
Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
Having power source monitoring
C607S005000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07571336
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety is provided. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the exemplary method and system are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an isolation subsystem comprises application software and associated modules and functions that when executed continuously monitors and/or polls the host computer's hardware and/or operating system for the presence of an isolated source, such as a battery, or an unisolated power source, such as through a battery charger and/or other connection path to the A.C. main supply. In accordance with other exemplary embodiments, an isolation subsystem can comprises a wireless or other safe/isolated electrical link for connecting a patient contact device, and/or a verification link or other verification mechanisms configured between an isolation transformer and host computer to monitor or observe usage to power the host computer and peripheral subsystem.
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Barthe Peter G
Jaeger Paul M
Kouklev Vadim
Slayton Michael H
Guided Therapy Systems, L.L.C.
Lee Thomas
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
Wang Albert
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