Patent ID: 8984685
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A patient support apparatus comprising: a base; a frame positioned above said base; a patient support surface supported on the frame, said patient support surface adapted to support a patient; a plurality of force sensors adapted to detect forces exerted on the patient support surface; a sensor adapted to detect a presence of an authorized individual within a vicinity of the patient support apparatus; an actuator adapted to physically move a component of the patient support apparatus when actuated; a control panel having a control for controlling the actuator; and a controller in communication with the plurality of force sensors, the control panel, the sensor, and the actuator, said controller adapted to actuate said actuator in response to the forces detected by the plurality of force sensors only if the sensor detects the presence of the authorized individual, and said controller further adapted to actuate said actuator in response to the control regardless of the presence of the authorized individual.