Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and related methods for identifying odorants using a combination of light sources which enable discrimination between different odorants and/or determination of odorant concentration. The response of a chemical sensor to one or more odorants is observed under a combination and/or sequence of light sources, and the resulting data is subsequently analyzed using machine learning methods to identify one or more odorants and/or to determine the concentration of one or more odorants.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems of a self-testing duct environment detector are described herein. One self-testing duct environment detector system includes a first portion to be mounted outside of a duct, the first portion having a detector housing with a space therein, the space having a detector with a sensing chamber and a self-testing sensing apparatus therein, wherein the self-testing sensing apparatus determines whether airflow through the detector housing is above a threshold and a second portion and third portion each configured to extend into the duct, wherein the second portion has at least one inlet aperture formed therein and wherein the third portion has at least on outlet aperture therein.

Abstract: A rodent bait station comprises a housing defining at least one entrance, a bait holding area arranged within the housing for storing a quantity of rodent bait for consumption, and an electronics assembly. The electronics assembly includes a capacitor arranged proximate the bait holding area and having a characteristic capacitance indicative of the quantity of bait in the bait holding area, and a controller for measuring the characteristic capacitance of the capacitor. A processor of the electronics assembly estimates a quantity of bait in the bait holding area according to the measured characteristic capacitance, and transmits via a transmitter a wireless signal indicative of one of the measured characteristic capacitance or the estimated quantity of bait in the bait holding area.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of performing automatic graph-based detection of potential security threats. A Bayesian network is initialized using an association graph to establish connections among network nodes in the Bayesian network. The network nodes are grouped among clusters that correspond to respective intents. Patterns in the Bayesian network are identified. At least one redundant connection, which is redundant with regard to one or more other connections, is removed from the patterns. Scores are assigned to the respective patterns in the Bayesian network, based on knowledge of historical patterns and historical security threats, such that each score indicates a likelihood of the respective pattern to indicate a security threat. An output graph is automatically generated. The output graph includes each pattern that has a score that is greater than or equal to a score threshold. Each pattern in the output graph represents a potential security threat.

Abstract: VoC data, e.g., plurality of VoC communications, for a plurality of customers can be collected. A clustering algorithm may be utilized to generate a plurality of cluster each of which is assigned a group of customers that share similar metadata. An emotion profile may be generated for each cluster based on segment detected emotions for the VoC data corresponding to the customers that are assigned to the cluster. The emotion profile for a cluster may represent the normal or expected emotions experienced during VoC communications by customers assigned to the cluster. New VoC data corresponding to a new customer may be received. A cluster may be identified based on the metadata of the new customer, and the emotion attributes of the new VoC data may be compared to the emotion profile of the identified cluster. Based on the comparison, one or more deviation can be identified to trigger an action.

Abstract: An air quality sensor system is disclosed comprising a housing defining a sidewall means. An air input is located on a first sidewall of the sidewall means with an air output located on a second sidewall of the sidewall means angularly disposed relative to the first sidewall of the sidewall means. A particle sensor including a fan is located within the housing and interposed between the air input and the output for sensing the number of particles passing between the air input and the air output. Preferably, a temperature and humidity sensor, a volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor and a carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor are provided for sensing the ambient air. A transmitter may be included for transmitting data from the particle sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an event management device for managing events comprising an event detector configured to detect the occurrence of an event related to data delivered by a data delivery system and to extract user data related to the detected event from a user data storage, the extracted user data comprising user data stored in at least one entry of the user data storage. The event management device further comprising a rule manager configured to determine one or more actions to be executed by applying one or more rules using the extracted user data, the event management device being configured to trigger execution of at least one determined action. The system may further dynamically update the rules using feedback data received for the executed actions.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining historical event data for events detected over a past period of time by sensors within a property, receiving a set of current event data for one or more events detected by one or more of the sensors within the property, determining that the set of current event data matches a pattern of events indicated by the historical event data, generating, based on the pattern of events, a confidence score for the set of current event data, wherein the confidence scores reflects a confidence that a person is not within the property, determining that the confidence score satisfies a confidence threshold associated with an action to be performed when a person is not within the property, and triggering execution of the action.

Abstract: A control apparatus includes a controller configured to, upon detecting parking of a vehicle at a spot where parking is prohibited, generate control data for controlling the vehicle to prevent a state of the vehicle from transitioning to a state in which a power source of the vehicle is stopped and an occupant of the vehicle is out of the vehicle, and output the generated control data.

Abstract: A child safety seat checking system for a child safety seat of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, is comprised of at least one child safety seat, a first checking device for checking whether a child is located in the child safety seat, and a second checking device for checking whether a person supervising the child is present, wherein the second checking device is designed to operate in an at least partly portable manner in an operating state of the child safety seat checking system and/or is designed to operate regardless of an on/off state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for preventing unauthorized access to a network can include a secure container having an access portal for controlling access to contents of the secure container and a security checkpoint configured to determine a state of the access portal and to receive an authorization code for opening the access portal. The security checkpoint can also include a logical lock module that switches to a breach mode of operation in response to a signal from the security checkpoint indicating that the access portal has been opened without receipt of the authorization code within a predetermined amount of time. The system can also include a network switch disposed within the secure container. The network switch is configured to communicate on a network and disable outgoing network communications to the network in response to a breach signal indicating that the logical lock module has switched to the breach mode.

Abstract: To provide an abnormality monitoring device capable of reducing the size of a mounted device, enabling high-speed response, and achieving high accuracy in detecting abnormality. The abnormality monitoring device includes: at least one filter that extracts state information pertaining to drive of a mechanism of an industrial machine using a motor, as a signal of at least one frequency band; an integrator that integrates an output of the filter in each frequency band; and an abnormality detection unit that detects abnormality based on an integrated value integrated by the integrator. The state information may be control information of the controller that controls the motor or detection information from at least one detector attached to the mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smoke detector comprising: a housing including a base, the base including a planar surface configured for being positioned against and attached to a ceiling, a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising a substantially planar shape with a front surface and an opposing back surface spaced in a thickness direction T, and a plurality of perimeter edges including a bottom edge and an opposing top edge spaced in a height-wise direction H, a first side edge and an opposing second side edge spaced in a transverse direction, wherein the top edge comprises a first projection extending in the height-wise direction away from the top edge, the first projection including a first temperature sensor height-wise spaced from the top edge, and the PCB is mounted to the housing so that the front surface of the PCB is perpendicular to the planar surface of the base.

Abstract: A system, including: a radar including a transmitter and a receiver, the transmitter configured to transmit an electromagnetic wave; a reflector placed a predetermined distance away from the radar, the reflector configured to reflect the transmitted electromagnetic wave back to the receiver; and a control unit coupled to the radar and configured to measure a magnitude of the reflected electromagnetic wave received at the receiver from the reflector by measuring Doppler signal corresponding to the predetermined distance, wherein the control unit is configured to measure a reference value of the magnitude of the reflected electromagnetic wave when no intrusions are occurring, and wherein the control unit is configured to trigger an alarm when the magnitude of the reflected electromagnetic wave changes from the reference value.

Abstract: The growing problem of contraband devices being smuggled into a correctional facility raises both security and safety issue. General fixed contraband detection systems are not cost effective because they require a high up-front cost and high maintenance, training and upgrade cost after installation. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method to detect and control the usage of contraband devices in a correctional facility cost effectively. Such a system is portable and can be relocated to different locations. Such as system both detects contraband devices and disrupts the operations of the contraband devices. Such a system further provides a report on the severity of contraband usage to the correctional facility.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of locking a lockable volume. The lock may comprise a bolt and a slider. The slider moves linearly to move the bolt in position to engage a securement feature. The engagement of the bolt with the securement feature secures the securement feature, thereby locking the door to which the securement feature is attached.

Abstract: A retail merchandise display device with security shield includes a pair of opposed side supports. One or more peg hooks may be mounted between the pair of side supports within a retail merchandise containment region. A movable shield is positioned over an opening to the retail merchandise containment region. Movement of the shield from a lowed position to a raised position and/or from a raised position to a lowered position is detected by an alarm device of the display, which in turn is configured to produce an alarm signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus comprising a memory which is electrically connected to a processor and in which at least one command associated with the execution of the processor is stored, wherein the command is configured such that information on the frequency of the woken-up state of a display for a designated period of time is collected upon execution of the processor and that the information on the frequency of the woken-up state is compared with designated conditions, and a sensitivity associated with the detection of the arrangement status of the electronic apparatus is adjusted or maintained according to whether the conditions are satisfied or not. Other various embodiments as understood from the specification are possible.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for allowing interaction between consumer appliance devices and security systems are provided herein. An exemplary method may include allowing various interactions of a user with a consumer appliance device to generate n signal, such as a panic signal, causing various forms of security systems to escalate the signal to obtain help. Another exemplary method involves allowing the device, when placing the panic signal, to involve back end systems related to the security system to provision access to an emergency service provider (i.e., 911 provider) “just in time,” eliminating the need for costly pre-provisioning. Another exemplary method involves various sensors of the security system to communicate with consumer appliance devices to improve the performance, usability, or efficiency of the consumer appliance device or related systems.

Abstract: Among other things, equipment is located at an intersection of a transportation network. The equipment includes an input to receive data from a sensor oriented to monitor ground transportation entities at or near the intersection. A wireless communication device sends to a device of one of the ground transportation entities, a warning about a dangerous situation at or near the intersection, there is a processor and a storage for instructions executable by the processor to perform actions including the following. A machine learning model is stored that can predict behavior of ground transportation entities at or near the intersection at a current time. The machine learning model is based on training data about previous motion and related behavior of ground transportation entities at or near the intersection.

Abstract: A pool entry warning assembly includes a pool housing has a first portion forming an angle with a second portion thereby facilitating the pool housing to be positioned on an edge of a swimming pool. A motion sensor is coupled to the pool housing to sense motion of an object falling into the swimming pool. An outdoor remote unit is positionable in an area adjacent to the swimming pool and the outdoor remote unit is wireless communication with the motion sensor. The outdoor remote unit emits an audible alarm when the motion sensor senses motion to alert a caregiver that an object has fallen into the swimming pool. A base unit is positionable within a building adjacent to the swimming pool and the base unit is in wireless communication with the motion sensor. The base unit emits an audible alert when the motion sensor senses motion to alert a caregiver that an object has fallen into the swimming pool.

Abstract: A system includes a computer that includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to decompose a stored map of an area into a plurality of polygonal sub-areas. The instructions include instructions to generate a set of target locations in the polygonal sub-areas according to a leaky ball algorithm. The instructions include instructions to actuate a robot to move to a first one of the target locations of the set. The instructions include instructions to actuate a sensor to collect data at the first one of the target locations.

Abstract: A system including a computer that includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to determine a location in a defined area according to coordinates on a map. The instructions include instructions to actuate a robot to move to the location. The instructions include instructions to identify an object specified in a digital model of the area, stored at a remote server, to be at the coordinates for the location. The instructions include instructions to actuate a sensor on the robot to collect data at the location. The instructions include instructions to update the object in the digital model based on the collected data.

Abstract: A detection system for measuring one or more conditions within a predetermined area including a fiber harness having at least one fiber optic cable for transmitting light. The at least one fiber optic cable defines a plurality of nodes arranged to measure the one or more conditions. A control system is operably coupled to the fiber harness such that scattered light associated with the plurality of nodes is transmitted to the control system. The control system analyzes the scattered light from each of the plurality of nodes individually and the control system analyzes the scattered light from each of the plurality of nodes collectively to determine at least one of a presence and magnitude of the one or more conditions within the predetermined area.

Abstract: A sensor and a monitoring system for implementation on a toilet seat to detect: (a) the presence of an individual on the toilet seat; (b) the departure of the individual from the toilet seat; and (c) an overly long occupancy of the toilet seat by the individual. The sensor is incorporated either on the underside of the toilet seat or within the material structure of the seat. Included with the sensor in the system is an integrated interconnect component for allowing the operation of the dielectric shift sensor elements with a variety of control monitors associated with existing patient and nurse call alarm systems. The interconnect component and an appropriately structured interconnect cable are used to connect the dielectric shift sensor elements configured within or on the toilet seat with any of a variety of existing alarm/alert control unit modules.

Abstract: A measurement system comprising a measurement device and at least a first probe unit and a second probe unit is disclosed. The first probe unit and the second probe unit are each connected to the measurement device in a signal transmitting manner. At least one of the measurement device and the first probe unit comprises a control unit. The first probe unit comprises an interface module being configured to generate an input data signal and to provide the input data signal to the control unit. The control unit is configured to generate and provide a control signal at least to the second probe unit based on the input data signal. Moreover, a method for operating a measurement system is disclosed.

Abstract: An integrated communication and smoke detection system includes a fiber harness having at least one fiber optic cable for transmitting light, the at least one fiber optic cable defining a node arranged to measure one or more conditions at a predetermined area. A light source is operably connected to the fiber harness to transmit light along the at least one fiber optic cable to the node. A control system operably coupled to the fiber harness such that scattered light associated with the node is transmitted to the control system, wherein the control system analyzes the scattered light to determine at least one of a presence and magnitude of the one or more conditions at the node. The control system is configured to allow multiple inputs and outputs for communication of information through the fiber harness and node using modulated light.

Abstract: A biometric bag check system includes one or more bag accepting devices, bag transport devices, and/or bag delivery devices. A bag accepting device is operable to obtain control of a bag from a person, obtain a digital representation of a biometric from the person, use a biometric identification system to determine an identity for the person using the digital representation of the biometric, verify flight information for the person by communicating with an airline system using the identity, and route the bag upon verification of the flight information. A bag transport device is operable to receive the bag from the bag accepting device and transport the bag. A bag delivery device is operable to receive the bag from the bag transport device and deliver the bag to the person.

Abstract: A method executed by a processor of a monitoring and control system, the method to receive input indicating occupancy state of a designated area, or a plurality of areas therein or portions thereof. The method further receives, from one or more of a plurality of sensing capable devices of, or in communication with, the monitoring and control system, input indicating a respective event, the sensing capable devices situated within the designated area, or in one or more of the plurality of areas therein, or portions thereof. Based on the respective event and occupancy state of the designated area, the method selects an action to be taken with a device in the designated area or one or more of the plurality of areas therein or portions thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for making and using social media custom audio programs are disclosed. In general, one aspect disclosed features a system, comprising: a hardware processor; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform a method for creating a custom audio program for a user for a journey, the method comprising: extracting journey-related information representing one or more aspects of the journey; generating one or more journey-related audio segments based on the journey-related information; extracting interest-related information from social media of the user, wherein the interest-related information excludes information regarding a history of audio segments played by the user; obtaining one or more interest-related audio segments based on the interest-related information; and assembling the custom audio program using the one or more journey-related audio segments and the one or more interest-related audio segments.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a location performed by one or more processors comprises receiving signals from a smoke sensor; determining one or more minutiae from the received signals; determining a time window based on the at least one determined one or more minutiae; characterizing one or more smoke or fire types in the determined time window based on one or more of the determined one or more minutiae; dynamically determining one or more alarm levels based on the characterized one or more smoke or fire types; evaluating at least one minutiae in the determined time window using the determined one or more alarm levels; and outputting an alarm signal if an alarm condition is determined.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for detecting potentially unauthorized access to an enclosure. The system and method use an input device, wherein the input device includes a user interface comprising a communication tilt plate with a front side and a back side. The front side comprising an outer touch surface and the back side includes electronic components mounted thereon. The back side also includes a raised center pivot and a plurality of spring loaded switches mounted thereon disposed around the periphery of the back side of the tilt plate. In this way, tilting the communication tilt plate by pressing proximate the periphery of the outer touch surface activates one or more of the spring-loaded switches mounted on the back side of the tilt plate and thereby transmit an access code to a control module. The system and method further include detecting movement of an access barrier of an enclosure and detecting whether a motor and or the access code was used to move the access barrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical fire sensor device and a corresponding fire detection method. The optical fire sensor device is equipped with an optical particle detection unit (10), which is configured to ascertain measured values of a particle number in a measurement volume range (FA) as a function of a particle size in a predetermined particle size range and/or as a function of a particle speed in a predetermined particle speed range, a fire detection unit (20), which is configured to ascertain respective distributions of the measured values and to compare at least one parameter of the ascertained distributions to at least one predetermined criterion. The fire detection unit (20) is configured to detect a fire (B) in consideration of the comparison. An alarm unit (30, 40) is used to output an alarm signal in response to the detection of the fire (B) by the fire detection unit (20).

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for categorization of vehicle loading and display thereof. An example method includes comparing a summation of first load data and second load data to a threshold, the first or second load data associated with input from a vehicle sensor or a user interface, sorting the first and second load data into one or more categories, each of the categories based on input associated with the first load data or the second load data, the load data including vehicle load data or external vehicle load data, and displaying the sorted load data.

Abstract: An automated door lock includes a bolt and bolt housing. A lock interior part is attachable to an inside portion of a door. The lock interior part includes control logic that controls operation of automated door lock including movement of the bolt into and out of the bolt housing. A first lock plate is attachable to a door frame. The first lock plate includes a magnet. The second lock plate is attachable to a door. The second lock plate includes a sensor electrically connected to the control logic. The sensor detects magnetic field strength. The magnet is located on the first lock plate and the sensor is located on the second plate so that when the door is closed, the sensor and the magnet are aligned to maximize strength of the magnetic field detected by the sensor.

Abstract: The growing problem of contraband devices being smuggled into a correctional facility raises both security and safety issue. General fixed contraband detection systems are not cost effective because they require a high up-front cost and high maintenance, training and upgrade cost after installation. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method to detect and control the usage of contraband devices in a correctional facility cost effectively. Such a system is portable and can be relocated to different locations. Such as system both detects contraband devices and disrupts the operations of the contraband devices. Such a system further provides a report on the severity of contraband usage to the correctional facility.

Abstract: A predictive maintenance system and method for a dental handpiece includes a condition sensor for sensing a condition of the handpiece to obtain sensor data and providing wired communication of the sensor data and a device identifier from the handpiece to a delivery unit. The system is configured to store sensor data, a device identifier and a time stamp in data logging equipment to obtain a usage history for the handpiece. The system determines a maintenance condition of the handpiece based on the sensor data and/or the usage history of the handpiece. In response to a severity of the maintenance condition, the system provides a preventative maintenance indication of a future failure for the handpiece or stops operation of the handpiece.

Abstract: A proximity alert system includes a control system. A sensor system operatively associated with the control system detects a presence of an object within a defined sensing region adjacent the vehicle. An annunciator system operatively associated with the control system provides an indication that the object has been detected within the defined sensing region. The control system actuates the sensor system when the vehicle is stationary and operates the annunciator system when the sensor system detects the presence of the object within the defined sensing region.

Abstract: A failure determination device allows a user to define conditions indicating a failure of the device. The failure determination device includes a difference detector configured to output a difference detection signal that indicates a difference between an input signal and an output signal output from a processor that performs a prescribed process on the input signal and a determination unit configured to output a determination signal indicating a determination result on presence or absence of a failure in the processor, based on the difference detection signal. A level detector outputs a level detection signal indicating whether a level of the input signal is within a prescribed range. The determination unit updates the determination signal when the level detection signal indicates that the level of the input signal is within the prescribed range, and stops updating the determination signal when the level detection signal indicates that the level of the input signal is not within the prescribed range.

Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide a safety device for anticipating and detecting a potential incident in a water body. The safety device comprises a sensor unit, a processing unit, a data transceiver and a computer readable program. The sensor unit is installed over a surface of the safety device to monitor a human and a water vehicle activity and assess a water condition in a device's vicinity. The processing unit is a core module connected to the sensor unit within a housing to receive, process and transmit a data in a real time. The data transceiver is connected to the processing unit through a bidirectional channel to a monitoring authority. The computer readable program is installed in the safety device and runs over the processing unit. The computer readable program acts as an interface between the safety device and the monitoring authorities.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-core processor error monitoring system including: first and second multi-core processors; and an error monitoring processor configured to monitor the first and second multi-core processors. The error monitoring processor includes a monitoring module and a first buffer and a second buffer. The monitoring module is connected to the first multi-core processor through a first path not passing through the first buffer and a second path passing through the first buffer. The monitoring module calculates and monitors a communication characteristic with the first multi-core processor including a communication speed and a delay rate in a bypass mode in connection with the first multi-core processor through the first pass. The monitoring module measures a read and write time of the first buffer in a QoS mode in connection with the first multi-core processor through the second pass to calculate a communication time with the first multi-core processor.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method of fire type detection and notification includes receiving a plurality of sensor data from a plurality of sensors operable to detect one or more fire conditions. One or more changes in the sensor data are detected from at least one of the sensors. A fire type is classified based on the one or more changes detected in the sensor data. A suppression agent type associated with the fire type is determined. A notification including the fire type and the suppression agent type is output.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for sensing as impact on a vehicle based on an acoustic sensor and an acceleration sensor. The method of sensing an impact on a vehicle may include obtaining information related to an impact sound generated in the vehicle of a user and around the vehicle of the user through an acoustic sensor, obtaining information related to an impact applied to the vehicle of the user through an impact detection sensor, and determining an impact sound directly generated in the vehicle of the user based on the information related to the impact sound and the information related to the impact.

Abstract: An alert system for rails that includes a cover assembly, sensors and an alert assembly is disclosed. There is a need to momentarily leave a child unattended while they sleep, for example. The child may unexpectedly awaken and attempt to climb over the rails of their crib. This is a dangerous situation that is to be prevented. Hence, the alert system includes a cover assembly that may be mounted and secured on top of railings of all sorts, such as a bed, crib or gate. The sensors may be configured to detect weight thereon and upon detection of a predetermined weight threshold being surpassed may generate alerts through the alert assembly. The alerts occur in the form of lights, an audible alarm through speakers, or to a mobile device. Thereby allowing alerts to occur even when the guardian and child are not near one another.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and devices capable of detecting an event, such as the fall of a human. The devices may include a motion sensor, a heat sensor, and a vibration sensor. The devices and systems also may include an alarm and/or communication device configured to function when the event occurs.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system can monitor Internet activity, internet connectivity, and nearby Wi-Fi and local network presence associated with a local network. Internet activity data of a network of a property over a particular period of time is initially obtained. Occupancy data from one or more devices associated with the property is then obtained. The occupancy data indicates a physical presence of people within the property over the particular period of time. An abnormality associated with the network of the property is then identified based on the obtained Internet activity data and the obtained occupancy data. An indication of the abnormality associated with the network of the property is then provided in response to identifying the abnormality associated with the network.

Abstract: A communication device (10) comprises a conductor (11), a transceiver (12) coupled to the conductor (11) and a data processing unit (13) that is coupled to the transceiver (12). The communication device (10) is configured to determine a strength signal (ST) depending on a receiver signal (SR) received via the conductor (11) and to determine a proximity signal (SP) depending on a proximity of a body to the communication device (10). The data processing unit (13) is configured to generate a disable signal (STO) depending on at least a value of the strength signal (ST) and on at least a value of the proximity signal (SP).

Abstract: A system, including: a radar including a transmitter and a receiver, the transmitter configured to transmit an electromagnetic wave; a reflector placed a predetermined distance away from the radar, the reflector configured to reflect the transmitted electromagnetic wave back to the receiver; and a control unit coupled to the radar and configured to measure a magnitude of the reflected electromagnetic wave received at the receiver from the reflector by measuring Doppler signal corresponding to the predetermined distance, wherein the control unit is configured to measure a reference value of the magnitude of the reflected electromagnetic wave when no intrusions are occurring, and wherein the control unit is configured to trigger an alarm when the magnitude of the reflected electromagnetic wave changes from the reference value.

Abstract: A process is provided for detecting a flame event (4) with a detector system (1). The detector system (1) has an analysis and control unit (8), a radiation detector (10) and at least one camera detector (20) and monitors a detection area (3) with the radiation detector (10) and the at least one camera detector (20) for the occurrence of flame events (4). A detector system (1) is provided for detecting a flame event (4). The detector system (1) includes a radiation detector (10) and at least one camera detector (20) for monitoring a detection area (3) for the occurrence of flame events (4).

Abstract: A patient fall detection system includes a computer and multiple transceivers mounted at fixed locations in a healthcare facility. The transceivers are electronically coupled to the computer. A patient identification tag is worn by a patient and includes a tag transceiver. The high-accuracy locating system monitors a location of the patient ID tag via signals from the tag transceiver to determine whether a patient has entered a bathroom. The computer monitors at least one of an elevation of the patient ID tag in the bathroom, an elevation drop of the patient ID tag in the bathroom, or a time that the patient ID tag has been in the bathroom to determine whether the patient has fallen.