Abstract: An electronic device for providing biometric information is provided. The electronic device includes a sensor module, a memory, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor module and the memory. The processor obtains a biometric signal from the sensor module at a predetermined time interval, determines whether a user is in a first state on the basis of the obtained biometric signal, in case the user is in a first state, obtains a representative value for a respective of the at least one biometric signal, defines the obtained representative value for the respective of the at least one biometric signal as a candidate reference value for a corresponding biometric signal, determines a candidate reference value satisfying a predetermined condition as a first reference value for the corresponding biometric signal, and updates a second reference value previously configured for the corresponding biometric signal on the basis of the first reference value.

Abstract: Smart insoles provide comfort and support while analyzing gait, improving posture and alignment, and tracking fitness metrics. Raw data from the smart insoles is fed into normative data algorithms to create a unique user report in real-time. A mobile app associated with the smart insole connects users to caregivers, articles, and personalized exercises. Monitoring of these parameters is used for managing chronic pain and sedentary lifestyle. The smart insole is a smart wearable device with a mobile app to monitor and manage chronic pain, which is an effective strategy in reducing foot pain and increasing physical activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a remote sensing system. The remote sensing system includes an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a display panel configured to be viewed by a wearer of the article of PPE. The remote sensing system further includes a plurality of sensors disposed remotely from the article of PPE. Each of the sensors is configured to generate a respective signal. The remote sensing system further includes a processor communicably coupled to the plurality of sensors and the display panel of the article of PPE. The processor is configured to receive the respective signals from the plurality of sensors. The processor is further configured to select at least one signal from the respective signals. The processor then determines at least one critical message corresponding to the at least one signal.

Abstract: Methods and systems for authenticating a user. One system includes a camera and an authentication computer. The authentication computer is configured to receive an image of a user captured by the camera, determine, based on the image, a constraint of the user impacting an availability of a part of the user's body for use in authenticating the user, and determine, based on the constraint of the user, an action to be performed by the user. The authentication computer is also configured to transmit data to a user device worn by the user, the data usable by the user device to output instructions to the user to perform the action, and, in response to detecting the action performed by the user, authenticating the user to use a resource.

Abstract: A health alert device includes a physiological sensor and processing circuitry. The physiological sensor captures physiological data, including heart rate and blood oxygen data, of a detainee. The processing circuitry repeatedly receives the physiological data, calculates a health metric parameter based on a combination of the physiological data, determines a health metric baseline based on a series of health metric parameters determined over a baseline determination duration, determines first and second risk alert thresholds based on the health metric baseline, determines a health metric delta based on newly received physiological data and the health metric baseline, and transmits first and second risk alert communications to an alert device to cause the alert device to display first and second risk alerts on an alert device display in response to the health metric delta exceeding the first and second risk alert thresholds, respectively.

Abstract: A system for communicating a plurality of sensations from a first person perspective of an athlete to one or more observers may include a head attachment device having imbedded therein a computer connected to one or more cameras, one or more microphones, and a plurality of impact sensors. The cameras, microphones, and impact sensors may be powered by a battery also imbedded in the head attachment device. The system may also include a broadcast server which may include a wireless receiver in communication with the wireless transmitter of the computer, a processor receiving video, audio, and impact signals from the computer via a receiver. The system may also include an audio/visual display device in communication with the transmitter of the broadcast server. The audio/visual display device may include a processor which converts signals so that the audio, video, and impact signals may be perceived by observers.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include systems, methods, and media for receiving and transmitting digital data over a plurality of channels. Disclosed embodiments may include receiving data from a plurality of sources through one or more networks. Disclosed embodiments may also include assigning a geographic area to the data from the plurality of sources, the geographic area corresponding to one or more locations associated with the data. Additionally, disclosed embodiments may include determining health effects for a predetermined location based on the data and its associated geographic locations. Further, disclosed embodiments may include generating, by querying a predetermined response database, instructions that address the determined health affects for the predetermined location, the instructions including an action and an associated device. And, disclosed embodiments may include transmitting, to the associated device, the action associated with the instructions.

Abstract: A method for delegating conference rooms using room presence detection includes identifying a human in a digital image using a trained machine learning model; updating room presence information; and determining a next-available conference room. A room presence computing system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: identify a human in a digital image using a trained machine learning model; update room presence information; and determine, by analyzing the room presence information, a next-available conference room. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to: identify a human in a digital image using a trained machine learning model update room presence information; and determine, by analyzing the room presence information, a next-available conference room.

Abstract: An electronic patient monitoring system and method of operation that includes one or more generally non-metal, tamper-resistant patient identification and monitoring devices, an observer transmitter/receiver device configured to receive and detect one or more beacon signals that exceed a predetermined threshold from at least one of the not easily removable patient identification and monitoring devices, set a time to hold open a window for a response on the transmitter/receiver device, and send a request for information to the observer with the transmitter/receiver device, and a central computer system. Each of the transmitter/receiver device and the central computer system, including, at least, a computer processor, communications components and system software to communicate with the observer transmitter/receiver device at specified/predetermined time intervals to receive observer- and patient-specific information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a condition associated with an individual in a home environment are provided. Sensors associated with the home environment detect data, which is captured and analyzed by a local or remote processor to identify the condition. In some instances, the sensors are configured to capture data indicative of electricity use by devices associated with the home environment, including, e.g., which devices are using electricity, what date/time electricity is used by each device, how long each device uses electricity, and/or the power source for the electricity used by each device. The processor analyzes the captured data to identify any abnormalities or anomalies, and, based upon any identified abnormalities or anomalies, the processor determines a condition (e.g., a medical condition) associated with an individual in the home environment. The processor generates and transmits a notification indicating the condition associated with the individual to a caregiver of the individual.

Abstract: An electronic device for providing biometric information is provided. The electronic device includes a sensor module, a memory, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor module and the memory. The processor obtains a biometric signal from the sensor module at a predetermined time interval, determines whether a user is in a first state on the basis of the obtained biometric signal, in case the user is in a first state, obtains a representative value for a respective of the at least one biometric signal, defines the obtained representative value for the respective of the at least one biometric signal as a candidate reference value for a corresponding biometric signal, determines a candidate reference value satisfying a predetermined condition as a first reference value for the corresponding biometric signal, and updates a second reference value previously configured for the corresponding biometric signal on the basis of the first reference value.

Abstract: A system includes a wearable article and a housing assembly including a receptacle defining a chamber and having an access opening providing access to the chamber to removably receive an electronic module within the chamber. The housing assembly further includes an interface having first and second electrical contacts exposed to the chamber. First and second conductive leads are connected to the electrical contacts through the bottom side of the receptacle to place the leads in electronic communication with the contacts. The housing assembly is bonded between top and bottom layers of material forming a portion of the wearable article, such that the layers are bonded to the receptacle by a bonding material.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and devices for obtaining more accurate hand hygiene compliance metrics are disclosed herein. An exemplary device or badge for a hygiene compliance system includes a housing; a processor located in the housing; memory in circuit communication with the processor; wireless communication circuitry in circuit communication with the processor; and an additional time input in circuit communication with the processor.

Abstract: A passenger aircraft includes a plurality of passenger seats arranged in seat rows, and a disembarkation guidance system. The disembarkation guidance system includes a plurality of electronically operable visual indicators, each of the plurality of electronically operable visual indicators being assigned to a respective seat row. The disembarkation guidance system further includes an indicator control device coupled to each of the electronically operable visual indicators. The indicator control device is configured to individually control electronically operable visual indicators to indicate passengers in the assigned seat row whether they are permitted to disembark the passenger aircraft.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for determining an augmented vital sign, such as heart rate or heart rate variability, includes obtaining signals from a patient when the patient is both active and inactive. An activity signal is generated from the first signal, and a physiological signal is generated from the second signal. An activity weight factor is calculated from the activity signal, and a vital sign signal is calculated from the physiological signal. A mapping from the activity signal to the vital sign aids the determination of the vital sign through a motion period. The augmented vital sign is a result of the combination of first and second values, including the product of the activity weight factor and an activity derived vital sign, and the product of the vital sign signal and the activity weight factor less than one.

Abstract: A system for demonstrating an effect of opioid compounds to a user. The system includes an eyewear device including at least one lens having an overlay affixed to at least a portion of the at least one lens, the overlay including a pattern that at least partially obscures a peripheral region of the at least one lens, and the at least one lens including a plurality of independently-controllable regions configured to be switched between different levels of opacity; a processor in communication with the eyewear device; and a memory in communication with the processor having stored thereon a set of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: transmit a plurality of signals to the eyewear device to switch at least one of the plurality of independently-controllable regions of the lens between the different levels of opacity.

Abstract: Techniques for generating pre-defined outbound messages in response to a first inbound message or a first outbound message in a configured interval of time, including prioritization over configured autoreply messages. Source or destination messages conforming to business rules are sent to accompany outbound messages in particular orders and under particular circumstances.

Abstract: A multimedia system is provided. The multimedia system includes a plurality of transmission devices and a receiving-end device. Multiple transmission devices respectively has a microphone. The receiving-end device is coupled to the transmission devices. When the microphone of one of the transmission devices is enabled, the receiving-end device outputs at least one control signal to at least another one of the transmission devices to disable the microphone of the at least another one of the transmission devices.

Abstract: A system for contactless monitoring of a person in a chair includes a detector mount positioned adjacent the chair and detached from the chair. A detector is coupled to the detector mount and is configured to detect thermal radiation from a field of view that includes the chair. A controller controls the detector. The controller includes a processor and a nontransitory memory device that includes instructions that are performed by the processor to control the detector.

Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.

Abstract: A video-based food safety compliance system for use in a food area of a building includes a video camera having a field of view that encompasses at least part of the food area, a user interface and a controller that is operably coupled to the video camera and to the user interface. The controller is configured to receive video from the video camera and to analyze the video to determine when one or more food safety compliance rules are violated. The controller outputs an alert in response to determining that one or more of the food safety compliance rules have been violated.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for facilitating operations. In some examples, computer systems provide indications that educate and/or guide users for performing an operation. In some examples, computer systems perform a first operation based on a first type of user input corresponding to a first hardware input device and perform a second operation based on a second type of user input corresponding to the first hardware input devices. In some examples, computer systems adjust audio output of an emergency siren based on detecting a particular type of event. In some examples, computer systems display different types and/or sizes of notifications based on an operating mode of a respective computer system. In some examples, computer systems forgo performing one or more operations when a respective computer system operates in a low power mode.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to, among other things, managing the operation of a vehicle in accordance with one or more policies. Consistent with various aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a vehicle control system may be used to enforce policy in connection with various vehicle operations based, at least in part, on trusted information provided by one or more vehicle subsystems and/or other systems. A vehicle control system may verify the received information and use the verified information to determine whether the vehicle may engage in a particular operation and/or enter a particular operational mode in accordance with one or more policies.

Abstract: A photography system includes: an authentication unit executing personal authentication of a user using a toilet bowl; and a control unit controlling an image sensor 44 to automatically photograph an inside of a bowl of the toilet bowl. The control unit 312 conducts the automatic photographing of the inside of the bowl if the personal authentication is successful and does not conduct the automatic photographing of the inside of the bowl if the personal authentication fails.

Abstract: A mount for a device configured to monitor the movements or other activities of patient. Aspects include a monitoring unit and base, where the base may further include a pad with one or more pins extending into the base. The pad may be positioned inside a garment worn by a patient, the pins passing through the garment and electrically connecting to circuits in the fabric of the garment (e.g. a sock worn by the patient). The circuits may include sensors which are response to changes in pressure caused by patient movement. Output from the sensors may be carried by the circuits in the garment to the pins in the pad, and from there through the garment and into the base and the monitoring unit for processing and reporting to caregivers as needed.

Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a method that includes receiving an input signal representing audio captured by a microphone of an active noise reduction (ANR) headphone, processing, by one or more processing devices, a portion of the input signal to determine a noise level in the input signal, and determining that the noise level satisfies a threshold condition. The method also includes, in response to determining that the noise level satisfies the threshold condition, generating an output signal in which ANR processing on the input signal is controlled in accordance with a target loudness level of the output signal, and driving an acoustic transducer of the ANR headphone using the output signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a textile piece, in particular a garment, comprising the following steps: providing a predetermination unit, which predetermines a shape and/or size and/or a textile material, providing the textile material which is formed with a textile base material, wherein, in a next step by means of a production unit, the textile base material is subdivided into at least two spatially independent textile segments which are separated by at least one cutting mark, wherein the textile segments, after their assembly, produce the textile piece predetermined by the predetermination unit, in particular a garment, wherein in a next step, electrically conductive threads are incorporated into the individual textile segments by appropriate predetermination parameters of the predetermination unit, wherein the electrically conductive threads do not intersect the cutting mark and do not run thereon, not even in at least some places.

Abstract: A method for detecting abnormal behavior involves constructing words and text documents based on data acquired from mobile phone sensors during defined time intervals. The time intervals are defined based on data from mobile phone sensors indicative of usage patterns of the mobile phone user. Words are constructed for each time interval as a vector including the time interval and sensor-based feature levels. Each sensor-based feature level is mapped to a range of values of a sensor-based feature that are extracted from the sensor data. The text document is constructed from the words based on the time intervals and the sensor-based feature levels. A current routine for each time interval is determined using topic modeling based on the words that most frequently appear in the text document. An alert is generated if the current routine for any time interval deviates from a past routine for a corresponding past time interval.

Abstract: Implementations described herein disclose a method of AI-based video tagging for alarm management including receiving, using a processor, a video stream, the video stream comprising a sequence of images for at least a portion of a patient; determining, using the processor, a physiological parameter for the patient based on the sequence of images, detecting, using machine learning, the presence of a noise object and setting an interaction-flag to a positive value in response to detecting the noise object; comparing a quality level of the sequence of images with a threshold quality level; and modifying an alarm level based on the value of the interaction-flag and comparison of the quality level of the sequence of depth images with the threshold quality level.

Abstract: A state of a user of a mobile terminal having a display for displaying an image may be estimated. A sightline detection detector detects a user's sightline of a mobile terminal that has a display for displaying an image. Processing circuitry is configured to estimate a state of the user including an attention function degraded state based on motion of the user's sightline with respect to the image displayed on the display of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for determining a posture of an occupant of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method comprises capturing images of an occupant in a vehicle via a vehicle camera, determining a current posture of the occupant and a recommended posture for the occupant based on the captured images and body measurements of the occupant, and outputting a guidance based on a difference between the current posture and the recommended posture. In this way, a comfort of the occupant may be increased by guiding the occupant toward a more ergonomic posture.

Abstract: A home occupancy status and information system may be used to track information about human and animal occupants within a structure, and provide information to first responders in the event of an emergency. A rescue beacon may be positioned near an entrance to a home, and when an audible alarm or alarm signal is detected by the beacon it will provide visual alerts and/or audible alerts to attract the attention of a first responder, and will provide information on occupants in the home, such as a number of pets, a number of humans, and other information. A rescue device may also be carried by each pet or other occupant in the house, which may be activated by a wireless signal from a rescue beacon, or by a detected alarm audio/signal. When activated, the rescue device will provide audible and/or visual alerts to aid first responders in locating the occupant.

Abstract: An improved remote insect detector is disclosed. The detector includes a pitfall trap that is adapted to trap a target insect within the pitfall trap. An insect funnel passage is located below the pitfall trap and is dimensioned to retain the target insect in a detecting position. An optical beam detection circuit operates to detect the target insect in the detecting position and operates to generate a detection signal.

Abstract: A robotic assistant provides active support for disabled users and may take the approximate form of a cane or a walker.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods for reducing alarm strain generated by a medical device. A medical device for reducing generated alarm strain includes a display to present visually perceivable information, an audio output to present audibly perceivable information, processors coupled with the display and the audio output, and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processors, cause the medical device to perform operations. The instructions, when executed, cause the medical device to receive a notification regarding the medical device. The notification is associated with an audible manifestation and a visual manifestation. The instructions, when executed, also cause the medical device to detect that a user is focused on the medical device, after said detection of the user, determine a volume adjustment to the audio output for presenting the audible manifestation, and adjust the audio output to cause presentation of the audible manifestations according to the volume adjustment.

Abstract: A caregiver assistance system helps caregivers manage the care of patients and the beds that support the patients. The system monitors tasks associated with the patients, such as caregiver rounding tasks, bed sore assessments, and/or fall risk assessments, and forwards completed tasks to an EMR server. The system also monitors the state of the beds and determines compliance with one or more healthcare facility protocols. Over time, the system gathers data from multiple beds regarding how often the beds are in compliance with the healthcare facility protocols and produces reports of the compliance levels to assist administrators in managing their healthcare facilities. The system may further monitor how quickly caregivers responds to one or more alert conditions relating to the beds and/or patients, and generate reports for the administrators regarding such response times.

Abstract: Certain embodiments may be directed to a system and method for proctoring an exam, and more particularly, for online automated exam proctoring. A method may include checking a test-taker's computing device for compatibility, and for content that provide unauthorized aid to the test-taker during a testing session. The method may also include taking a photo of the test-taker, recording the test-taker by performing a room pan while analyzing the surrounds of the test-taker for unauthorized objects, and validating the identity of the test-taker by way of at least one of presenting challenge questions, obtaining voice biometrics, or obtaining keystroke biometrics. The method may further include recording the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed, determining if the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior, and suspending the testing session if it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, an input sensor, and a readout circuit. The display panel is configured to display an image. The input sensor is disposed on the display panel, and incudes transmission electrodes and reception electrodes electrically insulated from the transmission electrodes. The readout circuit is connected to the input sensor, and includes a first transmission/reception circuit, a second transmission/reception circuit, and a control circuit. The first transmission/reception circuit is electrically connected to the reception electrodes. The second transmission/reception circuit electrically is connected to the transmission electrodes. The control circuit configured to transmit a transmission signal to the input sensor through one of the first transmission/reception circuit and the second transmission/reception circuit, and to receive a reception signal from the input sensor through the other of the first transmission/reception circuit and the second transmission/reception circuit.

Abstract: A computing system includes a storage device and processing circuitry having access to the storage device. The processing circuitry is configured to receive a sequence of channel state information (CSI) samples, and calculate, based on the sequence of CSI samples, frequency domain information including a set of frequency domain values for each frequency band of a plurality of frequency bands. The processing circuitry is further configured to select a set of frequency bands of the plurality of frequency bands; and calculate, based on the set of frequency domain values for each frequency band of the set of frequency bands, a set of similarity values. Additionally, the processing circuitry is configured to determine, based on the set of similarity values, information indicative of one or more characteristics of a space between a first computing device and a second computing device, and perform an action based on the information.

Abstract: A control method includes acquiring time information including a wake-up set time; acquiring a sleep state of a sleeper who is stimulated by a stimulation device; determining a change of the sleep state; causing the stimulation device to start increasing a stimulus which urges the sleeper to awake at a control start time as time before the wake-up set time by a predetermined time period; and controlling a change amount of the stimulus based on the change of the sleep state with the stimulus.

Abstract: A method and system for training a fall detection classifier using subject-specific movement data. Movement data responsive to a subject's movements during everyday activities are obtained over a predetermined data collection period. For each detected event in the movement data, values for one or more parameters that may (together or individually) indicate a fall are obtained. The obtained values are used to generate a subject-specific probability distribution for non-fall events. A fall event probability distribution is obtained using the non-fall event probability distribution. This fall event probability distribution can then be subsequently processed, with reference to a threshold value, to distinguish fall events from non-fall events.

Abstract: The present invention cures patients of viral infection completely, within hours. Through a systematic procedure, the patient will raise and maintain the ambient temperature of a room, subsequently raising their individual body temperature. The patient must remain in this heated space for a designated period of time, following the procedural steps of staying hydrated, consuming the necessary nutrients and electrolytes, showering periodically, wrapping the body in a double-layered sweat suit of some kind, and monitoring their body's temperature and response throughout. The body's reaction to viral infection is to raise its internal temperature; the present invention utilizes this natural immune system response by enhancing and intensifying it, with the goal of eliminating the virus completely.

Abstract: A variety of methods, medical devices, responder network servers, emergency services interfaces and call center related processes are described that can help improve responder networks designed to get a medical device such as an automated external defibrillator and/or volunteer responders to the scene of a potential medical incident.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting objects or patient safety events in a patient room. Artificial intelligence is utilized to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities by the methods and systems. Sensors collect a series of images and depth data in a room of a patient. Data (corresponding to images and depth data of an object or patent safety event) is received from the sensors and compared to stored data to identify the object or patient safety event. The images are communicated to a central video monitoring system and a user may be prompted to confirm if the object requires learning or a patient safety event occurred (or identify the object or patient safety event) or to provide additional parameters or actions. A patient safety learning system analyzes the data and incorporates the user response to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities of the system and reduce false alerts.

Abstract: The disclosures are directed to methods and apparatuses that allow for one or more of personal sanitizing/decontamination of a user, prevention of the touching of exposed parts of the user's body, tracking of surface sanitizing/decontamination status, tracking of the interpersonal distance, and sanitization of personal electronics (e.g., a mobile phone). In addition, data relating to a user's usage of the various components of the system may be tracked, and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques may be employed to mine for patterns of user behavior in the system.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for patient monitoring. An example method comprises receiving an estimated glucose concentration level of the patient from a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for a first time period. The method may also include receiving non-glucose information relating to the patient for the first time period and determining a relationship between the estimated glucose concentration level and the non-glucose information. The method may also include receiving non-glucose information relating to the patient for a second time period and determining diabetic information about the patient for the second time period based upon the determined relationship and the non-glucose information. The method may include electronically delivering a notification about the diabetic information.

Abstract: In an information processing system of the present disclosure, each of a plurality of ECUs registers information indicating presence or absence of an actual alarm for an item under control of the ECU, among a plurality of items in the first alarm list having a common format, and uniformly registers information indicating absence of an alarm for an item that is not under the control of the ECU. Each of the plurality of ECUs transmits the first alarm list in which registration is completed to a communication terminal. The communication terminal aggregates the number of alarms registered in a plurality of the first alarm lists received from the plurality of ECUs for each item, and aggregates the number of alarms registered in the plurality of the first alarm lists.

Abstract: There is provided a portable wand system including a wand applicator containing a surface treatment application element. The portable wand system further includes a wand controller subsystem coupled to the wand applicator. The wand controller subsystem includes a computer program, and a depiction of one or more surfaces to be surface treated with the surface treatment application element. The portable wand system further includes a user input button coupled to the wand applicator, an indicator element, a power assembly coupled to the wand controller subsystem, and one or more registration features to register the wand applicator against known location(s) at the one or more surfaces in the depiction. The portable wand system measures positional data of the wand applicator in real-time, and compares the positional data against the depiction, to indicate to a user when a predetermined surface treatment application is achieved for the one or more surfaces.

Abstract: Multi-tiered graphical user interface (GUI) systems and methods are described for interoperating between multiple mobile application modes during a real-time caregiving event. An expert GUI and a novice GUI are rendered having a an expert mode and an novice mode, respectively, that share a control state for passing operation between the expert mode and the novice mode. A triggering of a caregiving event is detected that causes the passing of the control state from the expert mode to the novice mode, and the rendering of a novice GUI in an interoperated sequence following rendering of the expert GUI. Caregiving data of a novice user is generated during the novice mode, wherein the novice GUI, as rendered during the novice mode, comprises a different interface compared with the expert GUI, and the novice GUI configured for manipulation by the novice user.

Abstract: An asset tracking system includes a camera adapted to capture images and output signals representative of the images. The camera may include one or more depth sensors that detect distances between the depth sensor and objects positioned within the field of view of the one or more cameras. A computer device processes the image signals and or depth signals from cameras and determines any one or more of the following: (a) whether a patient care protocol has been properly followed; (b) what condition a patient is in; (c) whether an infection control protocol has been properly followed; and (d) whether steps have been taken to reduce the risk of a patient from falling. Alerts may be issued if any conditions of importance are detected.