User interface improvements for medical devices

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A method and apparatus is disclosed for operating a medical device with a screen having an improved graphical user interface which selectively , reallocates screen display for both single and multi-channel pumps. Channel indicators associate operation information with a specific delivery channel. Patient or drug order verification is facilitated with a rendering of the patient or the entire drug order/label on the screen. Decimal numbers are presented in vertically offset decimal format. A dual function button cancels the current operation and, after a delay clears entered parameters. An area , sensitive scrollbar cycles through information at various speeds. Screen brightness is …