Patent ID: 8412361
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: A61B,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method for function activation control of medical equipment comprising: providing a medical instrument having a desired function that performs a medical task; providing a foot-operated device in communication with the medical instrument, said foot-operated device controlling activation of said desired function of said medical instrument; an end-user temporarily actuating said foot-operated device by applying an initial pressure to said foot-operated device to generate a first signal including an identification of a function prior to activation of said function; transmitting said first signal to a second device that is separate and distinct from the foot-operated device, said second device receiving said first signal and determining said identification of said function prior to activation thereof; generating a second signal having said identification of said function at said second device; transmitting said second signal to a sensory component; said sensory component alerting said end-user of said identification of said function prior to activation thereof; and said end-user verifying that said identified function that is about to be activated is the desired function of said medical instrument prior to activation thereof, whereby,