Abstract: The systems and methods described herein combine both moisture and electromyograph (EMG) sensors in a single wearable garment, along with a suitable output device such as a “smart” mobile device or computer, to provide users with new and useful feedback that can significantly improve incontinence symptoms. The EMG provides feedback to the user specifically regarding the quality of pelvic floor muscle contractions, while the moisture sensor provides feedback about the “end result” of the subjects' incontinence. Each measurement device alone can also provide useful information and feedback to different population groups. Combining these two measurements provides unprecedented data to enhance the subjects' therapy in managing urinary incontinence.

Abstract: A system and a method for detecting and determining predetermined conditions related to a human occupant in a predetermined space includes one or more microphones for receiving sounds from within the predetermined space, and for transmitting received sounds to a received sound processor. The received sound processor is responsive to the received sounds, for determining at least one predetermined condition related to human occupant in the predetermined space. The system may further include an imager, a range-finder, a calibration factor and a processor. Images are taken of a space and corrected based on the appropriate calibration factor based on the output of the range-finder. The images are analyzed and compared to characteristics representative of certain events including falls. If the images match the particular characteristics, the system concludes that an event has occurred and outputs this result. An alarm may be generated if the system detects certain events.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein combine both moisture and electromyograph (EMG) sensors in a single wearable garment, along with a suitable output device such as a “smart” mobile device or computer, to provide users with new and useful feedback that can significantly improve incontinence symptoms. The EMG provides feedback to the user specifically regarding the quality of pelvic floor muscle contractions, while the moisture sensor provides feedback about the “end result” of the subjects' incontinence. Each measurement device alone can also provide useful information and feedback to different population groups. Combining these two measurements provides unprecedented data to enhance the subjects' therapy in managing urinary incontinence.

Abstract: A system and a method for detecting and determining predetermined conditions related to a human occupant in a predetermined space includes one or more microphones for receiving sounds from within the predetermined space, and for transmitting received sounds to a received sound processor. The received sound processor is responsive to the received sounds, for determining at least one predetermined condition related to human occupant in the predetermined space. The system may further include an imager, a range-finder, a calibration factor and a processer. Images are taken of a space and corrected based on the appropriate calibration factor based on the output of the range-finder. The images are analyzed and compared to characteristics representative of certain events including falls. If the images match the particular characteristics, the system concludes that an event has occurred and outputs this result. An alarm may be generated if the system detects certain events.

Abstract: A system (100) and a method for detecting events in a predetermined space is provided. The system consists of one or more of an imager (101), a range-finder (103) and a sound capturing device (115), as well as a calibration factor and a processer (104). Images (301-304) are taken of a space and corrected based on the appropriate calibration factor that is selected based on the output of the range-finder (115). The images are analyzed and compared to characteristics representative of certain events including falls. If the images match the particular characteristics, the system (100) concludes that an event has occurred and outputs this result. Sounds may be captured (115) and used alone or in connection with an image (301-304) to determine that an event of interest has occurred. An alarm (114) or other output will be generated if the system detects certain predetermined events.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an easy-to-use and inexpensive personal emergency response system which allows elderly people to summon help should they need it. The system does not require a central monitoring service and hence there is no special monthly monitoring fee. The system also contains all of the information it needs to summon aid and communicate with a standard, unmodified, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) telephone or other communication device; this further reduces cost and complexity. The system also allows two-way voice communications between the user and the responsible party that has been notified in the event of an emergency.

Abstract: A system is provided for establishing a protected zone and monitoring interactions therewith. The system includes a protected zone designator and a wearable device. The protected zone designator establishes the protected zone. The protected zone designator is configured for placement at a location in which the protected zone is desired. The wearable device is separate and distal from the protected zone designator. The wearable device includes a protected zone recognition component configured to recognize the protected zone and identify pre-defined interaction criteria for the protected zone. Upon the wearable device entering the protected zone, the protected zone recognition component recognizes the protected zone and identifies the interaction criteria of the protected zone. Based on the interaction criteria the wearable device determines and records compliance with the interaction criteria.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a location system is provided using both RF and IR signals for the determination of an object. Another embodiment of the invention provides a direct network connection for a receiver. The direct connection may be provided for connection to an Ethernet network, a telephone network, a cable TV network, a UTP network, a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a medical telemetry network or the Internet. A web server is optionally provided according to an embodiment of the invention. According to a further embodiment, a fixed location identifier is provided to receive signals from a transmitter and then transmit a signal to a receiver, which may be connected to a network. According to a further embodiment, two identifiers may be transmitted, one identifier corresponding to an object, while a second identifier identifies a group designator of the object.

Abstract: A system is provided for establishing a compliance zone and monitoring interactions therewith. The system includes a compliance zone designator and a wearable device. The compliance zone designator transmits an ultrasound signal to establish the compliance zone. The ultrasound signal may be encoded with information on the compliance zone. The compliance zone designator is configured for placement at a location in which the compliance zone is desired. The wearable device is separate from the compliance zone designator. The wearable device includes a compliance zone recognition component configured to recognize the compliance zone and identify one or more pre-defined interaction criteria for the compliance zone. When the wearable device is within the compliance zone, the compliance zone recognition component recognizes the compliance zone and identifies the interaction criteria of the compliance zone.

Abstract: A system and a method for detecting if a person has fallen down is provided. The system includes at least two sensors which remotely detect energy in at least two zones. The output of the sensors are analyzed and compared to characteristics which are determined to be representative of a fall. If the sensor outputs match the particular characteristics, the system concludes that a fall has occurred and outputs this result. An alarm may be generated if the system detects a fall.

Abstract: A system is provided for establishing a compliance zone and monitoring interactions therewith. The system includes a compliance zone designator and a wearable device. The compliance zone designator transmits an ultrasound signal to establish the compliance zone. The ultrasound signal may be encoded with information on the compliance zone. The compliance zone designator is configured for placement at a location in which the compliance zone is desired. The wearable device is separate from the compliance zone designator. The wearable device includes a compliance zone recognition component configured to recognize the compliance zone and identify one or more pre-defined interaction criteria for the compliance zone. When the wearable device is within the compliance zone, the compliance zone recognition component recognizes the compliance zone and identifies the interaction criteria of the compliance zone.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for accurately determining the location of people or objects are disclosed. The location of people or objects is calculated based on a received signal strength indication (RSSI). The distance between a transmitter and a receiver is calculated in a manner that can reduce or eliminate the effect of multiple paths of a signal between the transmitter and the receiver. Therefore, the location system provides a mechanism for determining the RSSI value accurately regardless of the multiple paths between a transmitter and receiver.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of recording object associations using a location system. Object locations are determined based on signals generated from object identifiers linked to the objects and forwarded to an electronic device interfaced with a network. Once the location of the object has been determined, the location determining module consults a database to determine associations between the located object and other objects or specified locations based on the other objects proximity to the located object. Once an association is determined, it is stored and the duration of the association is subsequently recorded. The data from the identified associations may then be leveraged in a number of ways as input data for a variety of applications, such as billing software, equipment utilization software, asset management software, and automatic event generation software.

Abstract: Systems and methods for allowing the location of transmitter to be determined (approximated) without requiring its distance from a receiver to be precisely known. Methods for determining a location of a transmitter without precise distance calculations. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed having the steps of: for a receiver, estimate a first zone a first transmitter is in; for remaining receivers that can receive a given transmitter, each estimate a second zone a first transmitter is in; and determine if there are overlaps in any of the zones. In another embodiment a potential target area is defined wherein the location of a transmitter can estimated.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a location system is provided using both RF and IR signals for the determination of an object. Another embodiment of the invention provides a direct network connection for a receiver. The direct connection may be provided for connection to an Ethernet network, a telephone network, a cable TV network, a UTP network, a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a medical telemetry network or the Internet. A web server is optionally provided according to an embodiment of the invention. According to a further embodiment, a fixed location identifier is provided to receive signals from a transmitter and then transmit a signal to a receiver, which may be connected to a network. According to a further embodiment, two identifiers may be transmitted, one identifier corresponding to an object, while a second identifier identifies a group designator of the object.

Abstract: An interface or base station is provided for a portable point-of-care patient monitoring and diagnostic device (PCP device) to provide at least power input to the PCP device to extend the battery life thereof, to facilitate data transfer with the PCP device in both directions, to provide an enhanced data input capability for the PCP device and to provide a data output/display capability for the PCP device. At least a portion of the base station may itself be portable for enhanced patient mobility.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiment of the present invention provides a method of recording and using object associations determined by a location system at a tradeshow. Object locations are determined based on signals generated from object identifiers attached to the tradeshow attendees and forwarded to an electronic device interfaced with a network. The origin of the signal is calculated by a location determining module based on a number of factors such as the known position of the receivers receiving the signal, the historical recorded position of the attendee, the characteristics of the receivers receiving the signal (i.e. the range), the strength of the received signal, the type of signal, and whether or not the signal was repeated. Once the location of the attendee has been determined, the location determining module consults a database to determine associations between the located attendee and other persons, objects, exhibits or specified locations based on proximity to the located attendee.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiment of the present invention provides a method of recording object associations using a location system. Object locations are determined based on signals generated from object identifiers linked to the objects and forwarded to an electronic device interfaced with a network. The origin of the signal is calculated by a location determining module based on a variety of factors including the known position of the receivers receiving the signal, the historical recorded position of the object, the characteristics of the receivers receiving the signal (i.e. the range), the strength of the received signal, the type of signal, and whether or not the signal was repeated. Once the location of the object has been determined, the location determining module consults a database to determine associations between the located object and other objects or specified locations based on the other objects proximity to the located object.

Abstract: A signal representing a physiological condition of a patient is used to modulate an electromagnetic signal received by a transponder so that a modulated electromagnetic signal representative of the signal is re-radiated by the transponder. The transponder includes an antenna and a diode coupled between the antenna and ground. Changing states of a digital signal from an analog-to digital converter that receives an input from a physiological transducer cause the diode to selectively conduct, which causes the impedance of the antenna to change accordingly. The re-radiated electromagnetic signal is demodulated to recover the digital signal, and the output signal of the transducer is recovered and may be displayed to a user and otherwise processed and/or stored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a physiological condition of a patient includes a primary station and a portable station. The primary station includes a transmitter configured to transmit a signal, which represents a physiological condition of the patient, via a wireless communication link. The portable station includes: a receiver configured to receive the signal, via the wireless communication link, from the primary station; a display configured to display, based upon the signal, a representation of the physiological condition to a user, and an alarm exhibitor configured to exhibit an alarm indication to the user in response to an identified anomaly in the physiological condition of the patient. The alarm exhibitor may be configured to exhibit the alarm indication in response to an alarm signal received, via the wireless communication link, from the primary station.