Infrared detectors and thermal tags for real-time activity monitoring
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1. A system for activity monitoring, comprising:
- at least one infrared-emitting tag;
an infrared monitoring device configured to capture an infrared image of an environment that comprises at least one patient being monitored and the at least one infrared-emitting tag;
an image analysis module, comprising a processor and a memory, configured to determine a relationship between the patient being monitored and the at least one infrared-emitting tag; and
an activity module configured to determine an activity conducted by the patient being monitored based on the relationship between the patient being monitored and each infrared-emitting tag wherein each infrared-emitting tag emits infrared radiation in a unique spatial pattern;
wherein the unique spatial pattern is emitted by a plurality of resistive paths laid out in a pattern on each of a respective infrared-emitting tag by passing a current through the plurality of resistive paths to generate heat and infrared light; and
an alert module configured to adjust a course of treatment for the patient being monitored based on the determined activity.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for activity monitoring include capturing an infrared image of an environment that comprises at least one patient being monitored and at least one infrared-emitting tag. A relationship between the patient being monitored and the at least one infrared-emitting tag is determined. An activity conducted by the patient being monitored is determined based on the relationship between the patient being monitored and the at least one infrared-emitting tag. A course of treatment for the patient being monitored is adjusted based on the determined activity.
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1. A system for activity monitoring, comprising:
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at least one infrared-emitting tag; an infrared monitoring device configured to capture an infrared image of an environment that comprises at least one patient being monitored and the at least one infrared-emitting tag; an image analysis module, comprising a processor and a memory, configured to determine a relationship between the patient being monitored and the at least one infrared-emitting tag; and an activity module configured to determine an activity conducted by the patient being monitored based on the relationship between the patient being monitored and each infrared-emitting tag wherein each infrared-emitting tag emits infrared radiation in a unique spatial pattern;
wherein the unique spatial pattern is emitted by a plurality of resistive paths laid out in a pattern on each of a respective infrared-emitting tag by passing a current through the plurality of resistive paths to generate heat and infrared light; andan alert module configured to adjust a course of treatment for the patient being monitored based on the determined activity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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