Inventors:
Matthew B. Peterson - Franklin WI, US
Scott A. Bielski - Sussex WI, US
Kenneth M. Stopar - Waukesha WI, US
Kevin A. Coombs - Pewaukee WI, US
Jonathan M. Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company, a New York Corporation - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
H05G 1/54
Abstract:
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which a safety switch arrangement is assembled to prevent false activation of a subsystem in a medical system. In some embodiments, the safety switching arrangement comprises at least a first and a second type of switching element. In some embodiments, the first and the second type of switch each have an output that is processed by a processor, controller, or logic unit to produce an output signal for activating or deactivating a subsystem in the medical system.