Bed occupant monitoring system
CA 2393880 A1 · Owner: Inkster, D. Robert · Inventors: Lokhorst, David M.; Inkster, D. Robert
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This invention relates to monitoring the health and/or activity of a person occupying a, bed. This invention provides a novel system comprising a pressure-sensitive surface, and interface electronics. Systems made in accordance with the present invention may be used for a variety of, applications including but not limited to any of the following (or combination of the, following): detecting the presence or absence of a bed occupant; determining if the, bed occupant is preparing to exit the bed; measuring pulmonary activity (eg. respiration rate); monitoring the frequency and extent of movement of the bed occupant; monitoring the heart beat of the occupant; monitoring the bed …
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- Filed July 17, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 17, 2022.
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