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A communication and control device for attachment to the head end of a hospital bed for positioning a voice activated communication and control module adjacent a patient's head. The device comprises an arm having first, second and third arm segments, with first and second articulating joints connect

A communication and control device for attachment to the head end of a hospital bed for positioning a voice activated communication and control module adjacent a patient's head. The device comprises an arm having first, second and third arm segments, with first and second articulating joints connecting the first and second and second and third arm segments respectively. A securing mechanism releasably secures the first arm segment to the bed, and a third articulating joint connects the first arm segment to the securing mechanism. The first articulating joint accommodates electrical transmission wire substantially within the joint.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A control apparatus for use on a bed, the apparatus comprising:a control module having at least one input to perform at least one function;an articulating arm assembly having a first end coupled to the control module, a second end and a pivot barrel coupled to the second

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A control apparatus for use on a bed, the apparatus comprising:a control module having at least one input to perform at least one function;an articulating arm assembly having a first end coupled to the control module, a second end and a pivot barrel coupled to the second end of the articulating arm assembly; anda securing mechanism configured to couple the articulating arm assembly to the bed, the securing mechanism including an opening to receive the pivot barrel to couple the pivot barrel to the securing mechanism for pivotable movement about an axis of rotation, the securing mechanism including an adjustable clamp having first and second clamping portions which substantially surround a portion of the pivot barrel and an adjustment mechanism configured to provide relative movement between the first and second clamping portions to adjust the pressure applied by the clamp to the pivot barrel.