Abstract: A sensor pad is adapted to be positioned atop or under a mattress of a patient's bed or chair, as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient rises from the bed, which can be used for multiple patients. The under-mattress sensor pads can be used for a long period of time as the under-mattress sensor pads includes a relatively stiff material. The under-mattress sensor pads can functionally couple to corded and wireless monitoring systems regardless of manufacturer. The under-mattress sensor pads can also be adapted to provide multiple alarm functions, which may be selectable by user operation.

Abstract: A sensor pad (105) is adapted to be positioned under or atop a mattress of a patients bed (205) as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient (305) rises from the bed (205). The pad (105) defines a total area, and wherein the total area is divided into a plurality of zones (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5). A timing of issuance of an alarm triggered by the pad (105) varies based upon which zone (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5) of the pad (105) a patient (305) is detected to be located upon.

Abstract: A sensor bed pad has a plurality of layers including an outermost layer made of a flexible material and a pair of inner layers, wherein each inner layer has an electrically conductive material thereon. A central layer is positioned between the pair of inner layers, wherein the inner layers are made of cloth, and wherein the central layer has a plurality of openings extending therethrough. The electrical conductive material of one of the inner layers contacts the electrical conductive material of the other inner layer through the openings in the central layer when a force is applied to the sensor bed pad to complete an electrical circuit between the inner layers.

Abstract: A sensor pad (105) is adapted to be positioned under or atop a mattress of a patients bed (205) as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient (305) rises from the bed (205). The pad (105) defines a total area, and wherein the total area is divided into a plurality of zones (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5). A timing of issuance of an alarm triggered by the pad (105) varies based upon which zone (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5) of the pad (105) a patient (305) is detected to be located upon.

Abstract: A sensor pad is adapted to be positioned under a mattress of a patient's bed as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient rises from the bed can be used for multiple patients. The under-mattress sensor pads can be used for a long period of time as the under-mattress sensor pads includes a relatively stiff material.

Abstract: A sensor bed pad has a plurality of layers including an outermost layer made of a flexible material and a pair of inner layers, wherein each inner layer has an electrically conductive material thereon. A central layer is positioned between the pair of inner layers, wherein the inner layers are made of cloth, and wherein the central layer has a plurality of openings extending therethrough. The electrical conductive material of one of the inner layers contacts the electrical conductive material of the other interlayer through the openings in the central layer when a force is applied to the sensor bed pad to complete an electrical circuit between the inner layers.

Abstract: A sensor pad is adapted to be positioned under a mattress of a patient's bed as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient rises from the bed can be used for multiple patients. The under-mattress sensor pads can be used for a long period of time as the under-mattress sensor pads includes a relatively stiff material.

Abstract: A sensor pad that is adapted to be positioned on a patient's bed or chair as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient rises from the bed or chair also indicates when the pad is near failure. The sensor pad includes specialized contact plate patterning that creates zones on the sensor pad.

Abstract: A self-contained, wireless patient monitoring pad has wireless communication components, such as a transceiver, and a power source, such as a battery, which are built in during manufacture of the self-contained, wireless patient monitoring pad. The self-contained, wireless patient monitoring pad communicates with a patient monitoring system that can include a central monitoring point. A user activates the power source in the self-contained, wireless patient monitoring pad prior to putting the monitoring pad into service or use, so that the self-contained, wireless patient monitoring pad can be stored indefinitely without dissipating the energy stored within built-in the power supply.

Abstract: A system that includes at least one patient monitoring device and a central unit for receiving signals and alerting caregivers of alarm states can be reset at the patient monitoring device end utilizing the existing signaling mechanism. In the case of weight-change-triggered patient monitoring devices, such as bed or chair pads, when a caregiver or other user presses down and releases the top of the device in a pattern that conforms to certain time constraints, the patient monitoring device resets and exits the alarm state.

Abstract: A multifunction interface unit allows for the connection of two or more devices to a nurse call system. The interface unit may include two or more sockets for receiving wired communication from two or more patient monitoring devices. Further, the interface unit may include one or more of a transceiver, receiver, and transmitter for wireless communication with two or more patient monitoring devices.

Abstract: An infrared monitoring unit may include an infrared detector, a reset button, and a set-up light. The infrared detector may have a detection area that is sufficiently narrow to detect primarily the movement of a patient out of his or her bed. The detection area may be adjusted using a visible alignement beam eminating from a set-up light on the monitoring unit.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system has a central monitoring point which wirelessly communicates with multiple patient sensor systems. The central monitoring point and each sensor system has at least one transceiver. Routine communication between the central monitoring point and the patient sensor systems is initiated by the central monitoring point's transceiver. The response, or lack thereof, from each patient sensor system's transceiver is used by the central monitoring point to determine if an alarm condition exists. Communication of an alarm condition can also be sent from a patient sensor system to the central monitoring point and then confirmed to ensure that the signal is from a device or sensor system that is found on a list of devices and systems stored in the memory of the central monitoring point.

Abstract: A disposable plastic snap and strap device is configured to be secured to a patient or object for monitoring the patient or object. The strap includes a disposable through-pin assembly that secures the strap in a closed and locked position to the patient or object. The through pin assembly includes a lock assembly that prevents the strap from being unlocked until a portion of the through pin assembly is cut.

Abstract: A disposable plastic snap and strap device is configured to be secured to a patient or object for monitoring the patient or object. The strap includes a disposable through-pin assembly that secures the strap in a closed and locked position to the patient or object. The through pin assembly includes a lock assembly that prevents the strap from being unlocked until a portion of the through pin assembly is cut.

Abstract: A sensor pad is adapted to be positioned on a patient's bed as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a nurse or other caregiver when the patient exits the bed. The sensor pad is thinner and more flexible than existing pads to provide comfort to the user.

Abstract: Provided is a patient monitoring device having a magnetic disarming circuit which allows for disarming of the alarm system only by authorized staff having a suitable magnetic disarming key.