Patent ID: 8032960
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: A47C,A61G,A61H,G05B,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: providing an adjustable bed frame including an articulating portion, a data port that transceives Internet Protocol traffic, a touch screen interface, and a controller; disposing an air inflatable mattress on the adjustable bed frame; coupling an air pump to the air inflatable mattress, the air pump adapted to regulate an air pressure within the air inflatable mattress; connecting a modular control to the controller; connecting a modular control connected device to the modular control; and providing a wireless remote control device, wherein the controller is configured to interchangeably receive a command from either the touch screen interface or the wireless remote control device, determine whether the command provides control of the articulating portion, the air pump, or the modular control connected device, transmit a first control signal to the articulating portion when the command provides control of the articulating portion, transmit a second control signal to the air pump as a data packet through the data port when the command provides control of the air pump, transmit a third control signal to the modular control when the command provides control of the modular control connected device, and transmit a success message to the wireless remote control device upon success of the command.