Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an electronic monitoring device having an adjustable length cable to connect the monitoring device to an object. A band is adapted to engage at least a portion of the object and is operable for receiving a portion of the cable therein. The band may include a winding mechanism connectable thereto which is adapted to wind a desired length of cable into the band such that the band and cable can be matched to the size of the object being monitored.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an electronic monitoring device having an adjustable length cable to connect the monitoring device to an object. A band is adapted to engage at least a portion of the object and is operable for receiving a portion of the cable therein. The band may include a winding mechanism connectable thereto which is adapted to wind a desired length of cable into the band such that the band and cable can be matched to the size of the object being monitored.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a dual-mode infrared/radio frequency (IR/RF) transmitter is secured within a wristband worn by the mother and within an ankle and/or wristband worn by the infant. In a matching mode of operation, IR signals are received by infrared receivers located within the various rooms of the hospital to precisely and automatically determine by proximity that mother and infant are correctly united. In a presence detecting mode, RF signals from the infant's badge are detected by RF receivers located throughout the maternity ward of the hospital or throughout the hospital generally. In a security mode, RF receivers located proximate exits of either of the maternity ward and/or the hospital detect RF signals from the ankle and provide a signal to generate an alarm.