Patent ID: 6640246
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: G06Q,G16H

Abstract:
A resource management system comprising:a first communications network, having a plurality of communication ports; a plurality of electronic devices configured to be in communication with the first communications network, each electronic device having an identifier associated therewith, each identifier being any of a plurality of types of identifiers including an address, a device identification number, a device serial number, and a unique digital identifier, each electronic device being configured to provide clinical information to the first communications network; a resource manager configured to be in communication with the first network, the resource manager configured to handle each different type of identifier and the resource manager configured to read each identifier of the electronic devices in communication with the first communications network, the resource manager receiving time of use metering and status information from each of the electronic devices; a second communications network, wherein the resource manager is in communication with the second communications network; and a work order system in communication with at least one of the first communications network and the second communications network, wherein the work order system issues work orders for maintenance based on time of use metering and status information gathered by the resource manager.