Development of Ward Calling System Based on ZigBee Protocol
- VernacularTitle:基于ZigBee协议的病房呼叫系统研制
- Author:
Huijun ZHAO
;
Yang CAO
;
Yanjing SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ZigBee;
ward calling system;
wireless local area network
- From:
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal
2004;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To avoid complicated wiring, a ward calling system based on wireless protocol is studied. Methods The system adopted ZigBee protocol, composed of calling console as network coordinator, bed-extensions as terminals and network routers in each ward. Results After initial configuration, the system could ring an alarm and gave the patient's bed number and ward number when patients called. Also it provided the automated network faults detection system. Conclusion The system is characterized with convenient installation, high intelligence and easy expansibility, and accords with the trend of technology.
