Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for monitoring occupancy of one or more pre-defined areas. The system has a scanning subsystem for wirelessly scanning a pre-defined area, using a short range wireless communications protocol, to detect a presence of one or more wireless personal electronic devices (PEDs) associated with one or more individuals present in the pre-defined area. Each of the PEDs also use the short range wireless communications protocol to radiate wireless signals that are detected by the scanning subsystem. A data analysis/processing subsystem analyzes data generated by the scanning subsystem relating to detected PEDs in the pre-defined area. A notification subsystem analyzes the information relating to an occupancy level of the pre-defined area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for monitoring occupancy of one or more pre-defined areas. The system has a scanning subsystem for wirelessly scanning a pre-defined area, using a short range wireless communications protocol, to detect a presence of one or more wireless personal electronic devices (PEDs) associated with one or more individuals present in the pre-defined area. Each of the PEDs also use the short range wireless communications protocol to radiate wireless signals that are detected by the scanning subsystem. A data analysis/processing subsystem analyzes data generated by the scanning subsystem relating to detected PEDs in the pre-defined area. A notification subsystem analyzes the information relating to an occupancy level of the pre-defined area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for monitoring usage of a furniture component. The system uses a gateway communications module disposed in an area in proximity to the furniture component. A caster is used to at least partially support the furniture component, and has an electronic component for sensing at least one of weight or motion of the caster. The caster also has a wireless electronic radio for wirelessly communicating with the remote gateway communication module. A remote management system receives information from the gateway communications module, in real time, and uses the information to determine if the furniture component associated with the caster is in use. A central management/monitoring system is in communication with the remote management subsystem, and receives information from the remote management subsystem as to a real time status of use of the furniture component.