Abstract: A patient care system comprises a patient care gateway device configured for emergency response via voice and/or visual communication, wherein the patient care device is configured for paired communication with a variety of patient health monitoring devices.

Abstract: A patient care method includes remotely monitoring bio-signs of a patient via a patient care device associated with the patient, and determining a health status of the patient based on the monitored bio-signs. According to various embodiments, the patient care device establishes wireless communication with a plurality of biosensors for receiving bio-signs from the biosensors.

Abstract: A method and system for providing care comprises: monitoring the status of multiple patients, and responding to the needs of the multiple patients by a response agent system, wherein the response agent system is configured to convey communications regarding patient needs to multiple response agents of the response agent system as they arise, such that an available response agent can quickly respond.

Abstract: A patient care system comprises a patient care gateway device configured for emergency response via voice and/or visual communication, wherein the patient care device is configured for paired communication with a variety of patient health monitoring devices.

Abstract: A method and system for providing care comprises: monitoring the status of multiple patients, and responding to the needs of the multiple patients by a response agent system, wherein the response agent system is configured to convey communications regarding patient needs to multiple response agents of the response agent system as they arise, such that an available response agent can quickly respond.

Abstract: A patient care device includes an attachment element configured to physically attach the device to a patient, such that the device can be worn around the patient's neck as a pendant. The device may further comprise a communication system configured to enable voice and visual communication through the device, and an emergency activation system configured to indicate a potential emergency situation of the patient. The emergency activation system may comprise at least one of a mechanical trigger system, a virtual trigger system, a fall detection system, a location tracking system, a bio monitoring system or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A patient care system comprises a patient care device configured for emergency response via voice and/or visual communication, wherein the patient care device is configured for direct communication with an emergency response agent upon activation of an emergency alert, and wherein the device can be a wearable or stand alone unit.

Abstract: A patient care method includes remotely monitoring bio-signs of a patient via a patient care device associated with the patient, and determining a health status of the patient based on the monitored bio-signs. According to various embodiments, the patient care device establishes wireless communication with a plurality of biosensors for receiving bio-signs from the biosensors.

Abstract: A smart emergency response device includes an emergency activation system; a visual screen; and a voice communication element. The device can be configured to establish wireless communication between a remote response agent and a user of the device, via the emergency activation system. In some embodiments, the emergency activation system may include at least one of a mechanical trigger, a fall detector, a location tracking member, a bio-signs receiver, or a combination thereof. In certain embodiments establishing communication with the remote response agent enables voice communication and visual communication between the user and the response agent.

Abstract: A patient care device includes an attachment element configured to physically attach the device to a patient, such that the device can be worn around the patient's neck as a pendant. The device may further comprise a communication system configured to enable voice and visual communication through the device, and an emergency activation system configured to indicate a potential emergency situation of the patient. The emergency activation system may comprise at least one of a mechanical trigger system, a virtual trigger system, a fall detection system, a location tracking system, a bio monitoring system or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A patient care method includes a service engagement system which comprises communicating a request for service related to at-home care of a patient to one or more service professionals, through a patient care device; and enabling at least one of the service professionals to accept the request to perform the requested service at the patient's place of residence, wherein the service professionals are pre-established enrollees of the service engagement system, in an industry related to the requested service, and meet a specified criteria set in the request.

Abstract: A method and system for providing care comprises: monitoring the status of multiple patients, and responding to the needs of the multiple patients by a response agent system, wherein the response agent system is configured to convey communications regarding patient needs to multiple response agents of the response agent system as they arise, such that an available response agent can quickly respond.

Abstract: A portable medical emergency device capable of being worn around the neck of a user. The device has a touch screen, a microphone, a speaker, camera, GPS component, a mechanical button, and various processors and internal components that allow the device to remain m a dormant, low power mode until a pre-determined event occurs, and then interact with the user as needed to provide health care services.