Body position monitoring system
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1. An apparatus for detecting a position of a body on a support surface of a bed, the apparatus comprising:
- a first sensor coupled to the bed, the first sensor having an output signal which is variable in response to changes in position of a body supported by the support surface; and
a controller having inputs configured to receive the output signal from the first sensor, the controller being configured to monitor the output signal, to provide an indication of changes in the position of the body relative to the support surface, to provide an indication if the body exits the support surface, and to turn on a room light upon detection of the body moving out of a predetermined position on the support surface.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided for detecting the presence of an obstruction with respect to a height-adjustable bed. The apparatus includes one or more sensors coupled to the bed. At least one of the sensors has an output signal which is variable in response to changes in a weight applied to the support surface. The apparatus also includes a controller having inputs configured to receive the output signals from the sensor or sensors. The controller is configured to monitor the output signals, and turn on a room light if a change in position of a body relative to a support surface of the bed is detected.
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1. An apparatus for detecting a position of a body on a support surface of a bed, the apparatus comprising:
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a first sensor coupled to the bed, the first sensor having an output signal which is variable in response to changes in position of a body supported by the support surface; and a controller having inputs configured to receive the output signal from the first sensor, the controller being configured to monitor the output signal, to provide an indication of changes in the position of the body relative to the support surface, to provide an indication if the body exits the support surface, and to turn on a room light upon detection of the body moving out of a predetermined position on the support surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for detecting a position of a body on a support surface of a bed, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one sensor coupled to the bed, the at least one sensor having an output signal which is variable in response to changes in the position of the body on the support surface; and a controller having at least one input configured to received the output signal from the at least one sensor and an output, the controller being configured to monitor the position of the body on the support surface and turn on a room light if a predetermined condition is met. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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