
Have you ever wondered where the term ‘Bluetooth’ originated? Turns out, the technology’s name is rooted in our very own Danish history. From 958 to 985 AD, Harald Blåtand “Bluetooth” Gormsen was the king of Denmark and Norway and was well known for uniting the two countries.
Fast forward a thousand years, in 1996 an engineer working in wireless technologies at Intel, Jim Kardash, came up with the name as he thought of how the ground-breaking technology would unite PC’s and mobile devices just as Harald had united Scandinavia. The new wireless solution from LINAK uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to connect products wirelessly while improving both patient and caregiver experiences.
Patients can be overwhelmed with multiple monitor leads and IVs, but can rest easier with one less cable to work around when moving or getting up from their hospital bed. A wireless hand control, like the HB200, can be placed wherever is most convenient and ergonomic for both patient and caregiver.

Reduce bacterial spread and time spent sanitizing
The use of a LINAK wireless handset reduces the amount of time needed to properly sanitize applications and the potential spread of bacteria. Cables require extra attention when being sanitized as bacteria can hide within the coils. Eliminating the cable and introducing a wireless handset to your electric linear actuator system minimizes the chance of hidden bacteria being spread between caregivers and patients as well as cross contamination on mobile applications such as patient lifts. The LINAK FS3 wireless footswitch further reduces the potential spread of bacteria by eliminating the need to use one’s hands to control the application.
Cable free, worry free
The use of the LINAK wireless solution reduces costs related to service visits or application downtime due to damaged cables. Pinched or sheared cables can be dangerous for both caregivers and patients. Incorporating a LINAK wireless control into your electric linear actuator system reduces the possibility of cable damage that may cause the application to stop working or perform an undesired action. The LINAK wireless solution means: Cable free and worry free.
The use of the LINAK wireless solution reduces costs related to service visits or application downtime due to damaged cables. Pinched or sheared cables can be dangerous for both caregivers and patients. Incorporating a LINAK wireless control into your electric linear actuator system reduces the risk of cable damage, which could cause the application to stop working or perform an undesired action. The LINAK wireless solution means: cable-free and worry-free.
Have you ever wondered where the term ‘Bluetooth’ comes from? Turns out, the technology’s name is rooted in our very own Danish history. From 958 to 985 AD, Harald Blåtand “Bluetooth” Gormsen was king of Denmark and Norway and was well known for uniting the two countries.

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