1. A method for setting a force adjustment on a barrier operator, wherein the barrier operator initiates corrective action if a detected obstruction force is deemed excessive, the method comprising:
pre-setting a force threshold value used by the barrier operator;
initiating a programming mode;
moving the barrier from one limit position to another limit position while in said programming mode;
determining a recorded value during the moving step;
adjusting said force threshold value until equal to said recorded value;
associating a sensory feedback device with said threshold value;
enabling said sensory feedback device while in said programming mode; and
disabling said sensory feedback device when said threshold value is equal to or greater than said recorded value.
2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:
illuminating a light when said sensory feedback device is enabled; and
turning said light off when said sensory feedback device is disabled.
3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:
energizing a speaker when said sensory feedback device is enabled; and
turning said speaker off when said sensory feedback device is disabled.
4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:
starting a timer at said initiating step; and
allowing performance of said adjusting step while said timer is active.
5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:
performing said determining step only when said moving step is complete.
6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:
detecting and storing a speed value of the barrier during said moving step; and
updating said speed value if a new speed value is detected that is less than an old speed value previously stored.
7. The method according to claim 6, further comprising:
re-determining said recorded value based upon said updated speed value.
8. The method according to claim 7, further comprising:
re-adjusting said threshold value based upon said re-determined recorded value.
9. A barrier operator system that provides a force setting adjustment comprising:
a moveable barrier;
a motor coupled to said moveable barrier, said motor moving said barrier between limit positions;
a sensor associated with one of said moveable barrier and said motor to determine a recorded value of barrier movement; and
an adjustment mechanism that allows adjustment of a threshold value from a pre-set minimal value until at least equal said recorded value;
a sensory feedback device associated with said adjustment mechanism so as to provide an indication as to when said threshold value is at least greater than or equal to said recorded value;
a controller connected to said sensory feedback device and to said adjustment mechanism, wherein said controller controls said motor and the position of said moveable barrier, said controller receiving a new speed value from said sensor and generating said recorded value therefrom; and
wherein said sensory feedback device is enabled when said controller is in a programming mode, and wherein said sensory feedback device is disabled in said programming mode when said threshold is equal to or greater than said recorded force value.
10. The system according to claim 9, further comprising:
a program button connected to said controller, wherein actuation of said program button causes said controller to enter said programming mode and movement of said moveable barrier from an open position to a close position during said programming mode enables generation of said recorded value.
11. The system according to claim 10, further comprising:
a light that is illuminated when said sensory feedback device is enabled, and wherein said light is disabled when said sensory feedback device is disabled.
12. The system according to claim 10, further comprising:
a speaker that generates a recognizable sound when said sensory feedback device is enabled, and wherein said speaker is disabled when said sensory feedback device is disabled.
13. The system according to claim 10, further comprising:
a timer associated with said controller, wherein said timer is started upon actuation of said program button and wherein expiration of said timer causes said program mode to exit.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A system for treating a tissue region of a patient by applying radiofrequency energy to the tissue region via a plurality of electrodes to create a series of tissue lesions at a series of different tissue levels to perform a surgical procedure, the system comprising a controller for identifying whether a first radiofrequency treatment device or a second different radiofrequency treatment device is attached to the controller, and an operation system providing a first visual indication of which treatment device is identified by the controller and at a single time simultaneously displaying on a single screen a visual record of progress during the surgical procedure for all tissue levels by providing a second visual indication of completion of tissue lesion creation at each different tissue level and a number of lesions formed within each different tissue level and number of lesions to be formed at each different tissue level.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the controller includes a reader, the reader is configured to read a coded identification component of the first radiofrequency treatment device or the second radiofrequency treatment device.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the controller includes a reader, the reader is configured to read a coded identification component is positioned in a handle of the first radiofrequency treatment device or the second radiofrequency treatment device.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the system includes the first radiofrequency treatment device in communication with the controller, the operation system includes a balloon icon to indicate inflation of a balloon of the first radiofrequency treatment device, the balloon icon containing a schematic depiction of the inflated balloon.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the system includes the second radiofrequency treatment device in communication with the controller, the controller is adapted to treat a region of a lower gastro-intestinal tract to treat fecal incontinence.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the system includes the first radiofrequency treatment device in communication with the controller and adapted to treat a lower esophageal sphincter to treat gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the operation system is adapted to provide a third visual indication of a tissue parameter in real time during the surgical procedure.
8. The system of claim 7, wherein the operation system is adapted to provide a fourth visual indication of an electrode parameter in real time during the surgical procedure.
9. The system of claim 1, wherein the operation system is adapted to provide a fourth visual indication of an electrode parameter in real time during the surgical procedure.
10. A graphical user interface comprising a graphical display having a first icon to indicate attachment of a first treatment device and a second different icon to indicate attachment of a second treatment device, the first icon configured to provide a schematic depiction of the first treatment device and the second icon configured to provide a schematic depiction of the second treatment device to enable a user to visualize the type of instrument on the graphical display, the first treatment device having a balloon, the graphical display configured to display a third icon to depict balloon inflation, the third icon containing a schematic depiction of an inflated balloon to prompt a physician to expand the balloon of the first treatment device, wherein the third icon is configured to disappear during treatment and configured to reappear only after treatment at a lesion level.
11. The graphical user interface of claim 10, wherein connection of the first treatment device displays a first electrode geometry on the graphical user interface and connection of the second treatment device displays a second different electrode geometry on the graphical user interface, wherein the first electrode geometry corresponds to a first electrode array of the first treatment device and the second electrode geometry corresponds to a second electrode array of the second treatment device.
12. The graphical user interface of claim 11, wherein the first electrode geometry is for an upper gastro-intestinal tract procedure and the graphical user interface is configured to depict electrodes spaced apart about a 360 degree circle.
13. The graphical user interface of claim 11, wherein the second electrode geometry is for a lower gastro-intestinal tract procedure and the graphical user interface is configured to depict a plurality of electrodes spaced along an arcuate sector of less than 180 degrees.