Method and system for integrating a passive sensor array with a mattress for patient monitoring
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1. A system to support continuous passive monitoring of a patient, comprising:
- a passive sensor for monitoring the patient;
a mattress core; and
a coverlet configured to surround the mattress core;
wherein the sensor is attached to the coverlet between a protective layer and a surface of the coverlet, the protective layer being attached to the coverlet; and
wherein the protective layer forms an envelope that encloses the sensor and allows the sensor to be selectively inserted and removed.
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Abstract
A system is provided for integrating a passive sensor or sensor array into a patient'"'"'s mattress to support continuous passive monitoring of a patients'"'"' physiological conditions in a hospital setting. The sensor or sensor array may be incorporated into the mattress by fixing it to a coverlet that surrounds the mattress, or by embedding it within the mattress core. Alternatively, the sensor or sensor array may be fixed to an underlayer positioned between the mattress core and the coverlet.
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64 Claims
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1. A system to support continuous passive monitoring of a patient, comprising:
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a passive sensor for monitoring the patient; a mattress core; and a coverlet configured to surround the mattress core; wherein the sensor is attached to the coverlet between a protective layer and a surface of the coverlet, the protective layer being attached to the coverlet; and wherein the protective layer forms an envelope that encloses the sensor and allows the sensor to be selectively inserted and removed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A system to support continuous passive monitoring of a patient, comprising:
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a passive sensor for monitoring the patient; a mattress core; and a coverlet configured to surround the mattress core; wherein the sensor is attached to the coverlet by at least two straps connected to the sensor, the straps being configured to extend entirely around the mattress core to hold the sensor in position, wherein some of the at least two straps are formed as segments joined together with a connector selected from the group of buckles and hook and loop fasteners. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A system for securing a passive sensor to a mattress assembly, the mattress assembly including a core and a coverlet surrounding the core, said system comprising:
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a housing having an opening; a removable lid configured to seal the opening, the lid and housing together defining a space when the lid seals the opening; a circuit board positioned within the space; a first cable extending from the circuit board for connection to a processor; a second cable extending from the circuit board for connection to the sensor; wherein the lid and housing are configured to capture a portion of the coverlet when the lid seals the opening, thereby holding the housing in a fixed position relative to the coverlet. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A system for connection to a mattress to support continuous passive monitoring of a patient, comprising:
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a passive sensor for monitoring the patient; and a coverlet configured to substantially surround the mattress; wherein the sensor is attached to the coverlet and the coverlet is configured to define an opening for inserting the mattress, and wherein a hem surrounds the opening, the hem containing an elastic band configured to reduce the size of the opening when the elastic band is allowed to contract. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62)
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63. A system for connection to a mattress to support continuous passive monitoring of a patient, comprising:
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a passive sensor for monitoring the patient; and a coverlet configured to substantially surround the mattress; wherein the sensor is attached to the coverlet and the coverlet is configured to define an opening for inserting the mattress, and wherein a hem surrounds the opening, the hem containing a length of string configured to reduce the size of the opening when the string is tensioned.
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64. A system for connection to a mattress to support continuous passive monitoring of a patient, comprising:
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a passive sensor for monitoring the patient; and a coverlet configured to substantially surround the mattress; wherein the sensor is attached to the coverlet and the coverlet is configured to define an opening for inserting the mattress, and wherein straps are arranged to extend across the opening, the straps being configured to reduce the size of the opening when the straps are tensioned.
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