Abstract: The system contains a proximity sensor mounted in a patient room. A facility employee wears an employee identification device. The employee identification device is in communication with the proximity sensor. A display device is in communication with the proximity sensor. The display device displays information from the employee identification device.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a facility is provided. Generally, the system comprises monitoring tags wherein each monitoring tag emits an identifier signal unique to each monitoring tag, monitoring sensors wherein the monitoring sensors receive signals from the monitoring tags and relay the signals to one or more monitoring stations, and monitoring stations wherein the monitoring stations log and display information associated with the signals received. The monitoring station identifies possible events based on the signals received from the monitoring sensors. The monitoring station alerts staff members of the events via a graphical user interface, pagers, email, and alarms.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a facility is provided. Generally, the system comprises monitoring tags wherein each monitoring tag emits an identifier signal unique to each monitoring tag, monitoring sensors wherein the monitoring sensors receive signals from the monitoring tags and relay the signals to one or more monitoring stations, and monitoring stations wherein the monitoring stations log and display information associated with the signals received. The monitoring station identifies possible events based on the signals received from the monitoring sensors. The monitoring station alerts staff members of the events via a graphical user interface, pagers, email, and alarms.

Abstract: A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. Generally, the system contains a portable transmitter capable of being removably secured to the individual. A proximity sensor is provided, which is capable of detecting the portable transmitter if the portable transmitter is located within a predefined range of the proximity sensor. The system also contains a sensor that is capable of determining if an object is located within a predefined area. A monitoring station is provided for performing an event if the portable transmitter is detected by the proximity sensor and the object is within the predefined area.

Abstract: A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. The system contains a monitoring band having a transmitter capable of transmitting a signal. A transceiver interface unit is also located within the system, which is capable of receiving the signal and determining if the signal is a signal indicating that the monitoring band has been cut or a signal indicating that the transmitter on the monitoring band is functional. The system also contains a monitoring station capable of performing an event if the monitoring station receives the cut-band signal, or if the monitoring station is monitoring the monitoring band, performing the event if the polling signal is not received by the monitoring station within a predefined period of time.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a facility is provided. Generally, the system comprises monitoring tags wherein each monitoring tag emits an identifier signal unique to each monitoring tag, monitoring sensors wherein the monitoring sensors receive signals from the monitoring tags and relay the signals to one or more monitoring stations, and monitoring stations wherein the monitoring stations log and display information associated with the signals received. The monitoring station identifies possible events based on the signals received from the monitoring sensors. The monitoring station alerts staff members of the events via a graphical user interface, pagers, email, and alarms.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a facility is provided. Generally, the system comprises monitoring tags wherein each monitoring tag emits an identifier signal unique to each monitoring tag, monitoring sensors wherein the monitoring sensors receive signals from the monitoring tags and relay the signals to one or more monitoring stations, and monitoring stations wherein the monitoring stations log and display information associated with the signals received. The monitoring station identifies possible events based on the signals received from the monitoring sensors. The monitoring station alerts staff members of the events via a graphical user interface, pagers, email, and alarms.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a facility is provided. Generally, the system comprises monitoring tags wherein each monitoring tag emits an identifier signal unique to each monitoring tag, monitoring sensors wherein the monitoring sensors receive signals from the monitoring tags and relay the signals to one or more monitoring stations, and monitoring stations wherein the monitoring stations log and display information associated with the signals received. The monitoring station identifies possible events based on the signals received from the monitoring sensors. The monitoring station alerts staff members of the events via a graphical user interface, pagers, email, and alarms.

Abstract: A tag secured to an object for monitoring the object has a strap with a first end, a second end, an electrical path coupled to the strap running from the first end to the second end, and one or more raised portion wherein a proximal end and a distal end of the electrical path are on the one or more raised portions. The first and second end of the strap detachably couple to a cradle. A housing couples to the cradle and holds an integrated circuit with a first contact and second contact wherein the first contact electrically couples to the proximal end of the electrical path and the second contact electrically couples to the distal end of the electrical path.

Abstract: An identification system including at least one transmitter configured to transmit a signal comprising an associated identification code. A receiver is configured to receive the signal and establish a comparison indication based on comparison of the identification code with a reference code. The comparison indication is positive if the identification code matches the reference code. A method of transmitting an identification code, receiving the identification code, and comparing it to a reference code is also provided.

Abstract: A pressure switch comprises a first dielectric sheet having a first and second surface; and has two half circuits carried on the first surface of said first dielectric sheet. A second dielectric sheet overlies the first dielectric sheet. The second dielectric sheet has a plurality of switch closures carried thereon and facing the first dielectric sheet. The switch closures are normally spaced from the half circuits on the first dielectric sheet, and are deflectable into contact with the half circuits under an externally applied force.

Abstract: A pressure switch comprises a first dielectric sheet having a first and second surface; and has two half circuits carried on the first surface of said first dielectric sheet. A second dielectric sheet overlies the first dielectric sheet. The second dielectric sheet has a plurality of switch closures carried thereon and facing the first dielectric sheet. The switch closures are normally spaced from the half circuits on the first dielectric sheet, and are deflectable into contact with the half circuits under an externally applied force.

Abstract: An identification system including at least one transmitter configured to transmit a signal comprising an associated identification code. A receiver is configured to receive the signal and establish a comparison indication based on comparison of the identification code with a reference code. The comparison indication is positive if the identification code matches the reference code. A method of transmitting an identification code, receiving the identification code, and comparing it to a reference code is also provided.

Abstract: A method for tracking the location of mobile units, comprises providing a plurality of mobile units each having a wireless transmitter and a unique address and at least one stationary base unit having a phase array antenna with antenna elements. A signal including an address is received from at least one mobile unit by the at least base unit via the phase array antenna. The phase difference of the signal arriving at the antenna elements from each mobile unit is measured and the coordinates of the location of each mobile unit are calculated as a function of the phase differences.

Abstract: A tag is provided for being secured to an object whose location is to be monitored. Improved mechanisms are provided for ensuring that removal of the tag is detected and signaled to a monitoring system. One preferred embodiment of the tag of the present invention includes an optical sensor for sensing when the tag is near the surface of the object whose location is being monitored. The optical sensor emits optical signals to the surface of the object being monitored and receives reflected optical signals back therefrom. The tag periodically transmits status messages to the monitoring system which permit the monitoring system to determine whether the tag is being held near the object and whether the tag is within the monitored area. In another embodiment of the present invention, a temperature sensor is substituted for the optical sensor.