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Systems and methods for collecting and displaying user orientation information on a user-worn sensor device

US10004447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2017
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/46
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for determining the location of patients uses a patient-associated communicator which wirelessly communicates with a network of environmental reference communicators arranged at fixed or otherwise known locations. A camera can be used to monitor or detect pressure ulcers and relay the information to a host system. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

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