METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING A PASSIVE SENSOR ARRAY WITH A MATTRESS FOR PATIENT MONITORING

Title:

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING A PASSIVE SENSOR ARRAY WITH A MATTRESS FOR PATIENT MONITORING

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2005079530

Kind Code:

A9

Abstract:

A system is provided for integrating a passive sensor or sensor array (21) into a patient's mattress (32) to support continuous passive monitoring of a patients' physiological conditions in a hospital setting. The sensor or sensor array (21) may be incorporated into the mattress (21) by fixing it to a coverlet that surrounds the mattress (32), or by embedding it within the mattress core. Alternatively, the sensor or sensor array (21) may be fixed to an underlayer positioned between the mattress core and the coverlet.

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Inventors:

GENTRY JASON M (US)
GLEI MATTHEW S (US)
CHRISTENSEN SCOTT A (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2005/005460

Publication Date:

September 21, 2006

Filing Date:

February 18, 2005

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Assignee:

HOANA MEDICAL INC (US)

International Classes:

G08B1/08; A61B5/00; A61B5/02; A61B5/08; A61B5/11; G08B21/00; G08B23/00; A61B5/021; A61B5/024; A61B5/113

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