A computer system for identifying a posture adopted by a subject is disclosed. The computer system includes a computer processor that is configured to execute the following functions: obtain a set of reference pressure images, each of the reference pressure images associated with a known posture; obtain a recorded pressure image of the subject; compare the recorded pressure image of the subject with a candidate pressure image from the set of reference pressure images; and repeat the comparing function until the recorded pressure image with the candidate pressure image.

A computer system for identifying a posture adopted by a subject is disclosed. The computer system includes a computer processor that is configured to execute the following functions: obtain a set of reference pressure images, each of the reference pressure images associated with a known posture; obtain a recorded pressure image of the subject; compare the recorded pressure image of the subject with a candidate pressure image from the set of reference pressure images; and repeat the comparing function until the recorded pressure image with the candidate pressure image.

A patient transfer mattress includes elongate top and bottom sheets joined around their perimeter and by one or more baffles to define a cavity between the sheets. The patient transfer mattress also includes a valve in fluid communication with the cavity, and an outwards facing surface of the bottom sheet has a low friction material positioned at or adjacent to it. Methods of forming and using the patient transfer mattress are also disclosed.

Provided are a method for managing bedsores based on an artificial intelligence model and an electronic device performing the same. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method for managing, by an electronic device, bedsores based on an artificial intelligence model may include: acquiring user information of a user who uses a smart mat connected to the electronic device; acquiring at least one type of sensor data from the smart mat connected to the electronic device; when at least one type of sensor data is input, acquiring the bedsores management contents for the user from the artificial intelligence model by inputting the sensor data into the artificial intelligence model that outputs the bedsores management contents for each user according to the user information; and outputting the acquired bedsores management contents.

A patient support apparatus, mobile integrated critical care unit. a patient bed includes more than a system such as a ventilation system, monitoring system, and a bar as a holder for syringe and infusion pumps implemented with their power supply and supported with examination light. Left head side rail includes monitoring system interface and the rear side of the same side rail includes the docking area for patient probes which in communicate with monitoring electronic system fixed inside the side rail. Ventilation system interface at the right head side rail. Inspiration and expiration modules coupled to the backside of the patient backrest board connected to the patient through a breathing circuit. Ventilation system control box, ventilation power box, gases control box, located at the unit base frame. A wall-mounted monitor displays systems data. The unit provided with blower and back up oxygen cylinder to support the ventilation system.

A patient support apparatus, mobile integrated critical care unit. a patient bed includes more than a system such as a ventilation system, monitoring system, and a bar as a holder for syringe and infusion pumps implemented with their power supply and supported with examination light. Left head side rail includes monitoring system interface and the rear side of the same side rail includes the docking area for patient probes which in communicate with monitoring electronic system fixed inside the side rail. Ventilation system interface at the right head side rail. Inspiration and expiration modules coupled to the backside of the patient backrest board connected to the patient through a breathing circuit. Ventilation system control box, ventilation power box, gases control box, located at the unit base frame. A wall-mounted monitor displays systems data. The unit provided with blower and back up oxygen cylinder to support the ventilation system.

An automatically adjusting comfort method includes measuring pressure applied by a user via a pressure-sensor array, determining a pressure profile based on measurements from the pressure-sensor array, comparing the pressure profile to a first limit, determining a cumulative pressure profile over a predetermined duration, comparing the cumulative pressure profile to a second limit, and adjusting one or more of a plurality of adjusting mechanisms configured to alter the pressure profile for increased comfort of the user when the pressure profile exceeds the first limit or the second limit. An automatically adjusting comfort system includes a pressure-sensor array communicatively coupled to a controller for determining a cumulative pressure profile over time, and a plurality of adjusting mechanisms configured to alter the pressure profile to increase a user's comfort, wherein the controller automatically adjusts one or more of the plurality of adjusting mechanisms based on the cumulative pressure profile.

An automatically adjusting comfort method includes measuring pressure applied by a user via a pressure-sensor array, determining a pressure profile based on measurements from the pressure-sensor array, comparing the pressure profile to a first limit, determining a cumulative pressure profile over a predetermined duration, comparing the cumulative pressure profile to a second limit, and adjusting one or more of a plurality of adjusting mechanisms configured to alter the pressure profile for increased comfort of the user when the pressure profile exceeds the first limit or the second limit. An automatically adjusting comfort system includes a pressure-sensor array communicatively coupled to a controller for determining a cumulative pressure profile over time, and a plurality of adjusting mechanisms configured to alter the pressure profile to increase a user's comfort, wherein the controller automatically adjusts one or more of the plurality of adjusting mechanisms based on the cumulative pressure profile.

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an apparatus and/or method involving respective sets of interleaved pressure cells, which operate to inflate and deflate independently of one another. The pressure cells further provide shear relief by deflecting along a direction of movement, such as along a shear direction of an upper surface coupled to the pressure cells. Such deflection may, for example, be implemented with elongated pressure cells and along a direction that is perpendicular to a length thereof. Shear relief in this regard may be facilitated by undercut regions of the respective pressure cells, at which location the pressure cells are coupled to an underlying surface and which is smaller in dimension relative to an overlying portion of the pressure cell.

An evaluation system including a hardware system for collecting real-time data for evaluating sleeping comfort performance of a bedding system is disclosed. The hardware system includes a thermal and moisture comfort measurement system, a thermal and moisture comfort control system, a biomechanical comfort control system, and a biomechanical comfort measurement system. The evaluation system also includes a computational system having a processor and a tactile database, and a portable device. The computational system is configured to receive and process the real-time data from the hardware system, and is communicatively connected to the portable device for transmitting real-time data for evaluating the bedding system and adjusting the hardware system. A mobile application executable on the portable device is configured to collect subjective opinion of the sleeper using questionnaires, and the processor is configured to perform combined analysis of the subjective opinion and the real-time data of the bedding system.