Privacy Protecting Wall-Mounted Workstation

US20080168930A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-17ENOVATEIT

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[0017]A privacy protecting computer workstation in accordance with an embodiment is illustrated in the drawings and generally designated 10. In the illustrated embodiment, the computer workstation 10 is configured to receive a computer monitor 28 and an input device, such as keyboard 18 or mouse 20. The workstation 10 generally includes a monitor outlet 16 for the computer monitor 28, a switch 12 for controlling the supply of power to the monitor outlet 16, and a movable input device tray 14 capable of actuating the switch 12. The input device tray 14 is movable between an operational position and a closed position. In use, movement of the input device tray 14 from the operational position actuates the switch 12 to eliminate the supply of power to the monitor outlet 16, and consequently to the monitor 28. As a result, the computer workstation 10 automatically turns off the monitor 28 when the input device tray 14 is moved from the operational position. For purpose of disclosure, the...

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A computer workstation including a switch, a monitor outlet and an input device tray. The input device tray is configured to support at least one computer input device. The switch is operationally associated with the input device tray such that when the input device tray is moved from its operational position, the switch is actuated. The monitor outlet is conductively connected to the switch such that when the switch is actuated, power to the monitor outlet is eliminated. The switch may also restore power to the monitor outlet when the input device tray is returned to the operational position.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to computer workstations and, more particularly, to a wall-mounted computer workstation to protect against unauthorized viewing of confidential information displayed on a computer monitor.[0002]Health care providers are mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to take reasonable steps to ensure the confidentiality of patient information. This task becomes especially daunting in the hectic and fast-paced environment of many hospitals and medical clinics. Increasingly, nurses and other medical practitioners enter patient information directly into a computer terminal located in the hallway outside examination rooms or at some other centralized location easily accessible to the public. As a result, other patients and third parties will come into close proximity with these computers and be able to view any confidential information displayed on the monitors.[0003]Various methods have been uti...

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17 Jul 2008

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US20080168930A1

IPC: A47B37/00

CPC: A47B21/0314; A47B2200/0069; A47B81/06

Inventors: CALERO, FEDERICO A.