Abstract: A control unit associated with a monitored device, wherein the control unit has a tag radio and a main radio. The tag radio has a first antenna operable to detect and communicate with a wearable tag associated with an asset, such as a person, a piece of equipment, or a supply, over a first communications channel. The main radio has a second antenna operable to communicate data over a second communications channel. In a preferred embodiment, the control unit is operable to communicate simultaneously with a wearable tag and with a communications network using the tag radio and the main radio, respectively. Further, the tag radio is operable to determine actions of a person associated with a wearable tag based upon Radio Signal Strength Identification (RSSI) values detected in short-range communications from the wearable tag.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for providing a power source, a communications link, and data storage for accessory devices. In a preferred embodiment, a control unit of a hand hygiene compliance system provides a power source, a communications link, and data storage for accessory devices in a room or area of a healthcare facility. In this particular embodiment, the control unit receives power from an offline power source and has a communications module to communicate with a server over a communications network associated with the hand hygiene compliance system. Also, the control unit is further comprised of a port for DC power and data communications that is accessible to accessory devices. As follows, upon receiving data from an accessory device via the port, the control unit is operable to communicate data to the server for storage on a database.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting the presence of a device user, managing a detection system in a predominantly low power state, ensuring data integrity and limiting the amount of user interaction required to identify users and detect device utilization includes a distinct user tag or badge including an active or passive RFID transceiver and one or more readers and routers in a network.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting the presence of a device user, managing a detection system in a predominantly low power state, ensuring data integrity and limiting the amount of user interaction required to identify users and detect device utilization includes a distinct user tag or badge including an active or passive RFID transceiver and one or more readers and routers in a network.

Abstract: A method for teaching a learner how to ride a bicycle by providing a bicycle with an empty pedal crank housing, where the bicycle permits the learner's feet to touch the ground when the learner sits on the bicycle. The learner first moves the bicycle forward by walking, then by pushing the bicycle forward with the feet and coasting, then by coasting and turning the bicycle, and, after installing a pedal crank drive assembly and drive chain, pushing the bicycle forward with the feet and then pedaling the pedal crank drive assembly to drive the bicycle forward. The method can be implemented by providing a kit having a bicycle with an empty pedal crank housing, caps for the empty pedal crank housing, a pedal crank drive assembly, a drive chain, instructions for assembly, and instructions for teaching the method of the present invention.