Alzheimers support system
First Claim
1. A patient assistance apparatus, comprising:
- one or more processors configured toreceive an indication of presence of a user distance to the patient assistance apparatus from an infrared proximity sensor,output an assistance inquiry message, based on the user distance, on a user output device in response to receiving the indication of user presence,receive a user response from a user input device,determine whether assistance is needed based on the user response, andestablish a videoconference connection with a remote caregiver if assistance was determined to be needed.
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Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus for reminding users with declining cognitive abilities that remote assistance from a caregiver is available and for providing a simplified way of requesting the assistance. The assistance may be provided through a videoconference on a patient assistance apparatus, which may comprise a screen, speaker, and microphone. The apparatus may remind the user when the user is present at or near the apparatus, which may be detected through a motion or proximity sensor. When the user is near, the apparatus may output an assistance inquiry message which proactively asks whether the user needs assistance. The apparatus may then receive a verbal or other form of inputted response. Based on the user'"'"'s response, the apparatus may initiate a videoconference with the remote caregiver. The apparatus may also output a message inquiring whether the user is present, which may allow a remote caregiver to initiate a videoconference.
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16 Claims
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1. A patient assistance apparatus, comprising:
one or more processors configured to receive an indication of presence of a user distance to the patient assistance apparatus from an infrared proximity sensor, output an assistance inquiry message, based on the user distance, on a user output device in response to receiving the indication of user presence, receive a user response from a user input device, determine whether assistance is needed based on the user response, and establish a videoconference connection with a remote caregiver if assistance was determined to be needed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A patient assistance system, comprising:
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a patient assistance apparatus comprising; a touch screen configured to receive user input, a microphone configured to receive user input, a speaker, and one or more processors electrically connected to the touch screen, the microphone, and the speaker; and an infrared proximity sensor configured to detect a user at or near the patient assistance apparatus, wherein the infrared proximity sensor is part of the patient assistance apparatus or is external to the patient assistance apparatus, and wherein the one or more processors are configured to receive an indication of presence of a user distance to the patient assistance apparatus from the infrared proximity sensor, output an assistance inquiry message, based on the user distance, on the touch screen or on the speaker in response to receiving the indication of user presence, receive a user response from the touch screen or from the microphone, determine whether assistance is needed based on the user response, and establish a videoconference connection with a remote caregiver if assistance was determined to be needed. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A patient assistance method implemented by one or more processors, the method comprising:
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receiving an indication of presence of a user distance to a patient assistance apparatus from an infrared proximity sensor; outputting an assistance inquiry message, based on the user distance, on a touch screen or a speaker of the patient assistance apparatus in response to receiving the indication of user presence from the infrared proximity sensor; receiving a user response from the touch screen or from a microphone; determining that the user needs assistance based on the user response; and establishing a videoconference connection with a remote caregiver. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A patient assistance method implemented by one or more processors, the method comprising:
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receiving a presence inquiry message from a remote caregiver; determining a presence inquiry output format based on user profile; converting the received presence inquiry message to the determined user-desired output format; confirm a presence of a user distance to a user apparatus using a proximity sensor associated with the user apparatus; outputting the converted presence inquiry message, based on the user distance, on a screen or on a speaker associated with the user apparatus in the user-desired output format to the user; receiving a user response from a microphone or a touch screen associated with the user apparatus; and establishing a videoconference connection with the remote caregiver in response to receiving the user response. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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