Chapter 2: Descriptive Information
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Possible Interference from Other Electronic Devices
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Avoid
Theft or metal detectors
(such as those located
in entrances to public buildings and department stores)
and
airport or security screening devices
. If you must
pass through one of these devices, turn off your VPU,
walk through the scanner, and quickly move away from
the area.
Do not
lean on these scanners or linger in
their path. These devices may temporarily interrupt
Argus 2s stimulation if you are using the Argus 2s
system within 1 yard (0.9 meters) of them. Your Argus
2s system will start operating normally when you move
away from these devices. You should show your patient
identification card to any attendant in the area who may
be able to assist you in bypassing these devices.
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Avoid
Electronic
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Surveillance
(EAS)
systems,
EAS
Tag
Deactivators,
and
Radiofrequency identification (RFID)
systems. These
systems may temporarily interrupt Argus 2s stimulation
if you are using your Argus 2s system within 3.5 yards
(3.2 meters) of them. Your Argus 2s system will start
operating normally when you move away from these
devices. RFID systems, EAS systems and tag
deactivators send out energy fields that wirelessly
communicate with tags attached to objects such as
merchandise, materials and people. Businesses use
these systems for security, theft prevention, tracking
and
inventory
control.
Retail
stores,
libraries,
government buildings, warehouses and offices often
use these systems. For example, security tags attached
to clothing contain RFID tags.
