Systems and methods for sensing occurrences of hand washing events
US9373242B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/245
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for sensing occurrences of hand washing events includes a dispenser of a hand sanitizing solution and a motion sensor that is coupled to the dispenser. The motion sensor is configured to sense vibrations of the dispenser. When at least a threshold amount of movement is sensed, logic is configured to analyze samples from the motion sensor in order to determine whether the sensed vibrations result from activation of the dispenser. If so, the dispenser activation is logged and reported for use within a system, such as a system for monitoring compliance with a hand washing policy.
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