A method for controlling an environment within a sterilizer device is disclosed. The method includes equipping an interior space of the sterilizer device with an auxiliary device having a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a heating element, monitoring temperature within the sterilizer device, receiving, by the sterilization device, information associated with an initiation of a sterilization cycle of the sterilizer device; monitor duration of the sterilization cycle, receiving, by the sterilization device, information associated with an end of a sterilization cycle of the sterilizer device, determining whether a current humidity measurement is above a predefined threshold, and controlling the heating element to an ON operating state when the current humidity measurement is above the predefined threshold.

A sterilizing media cassette is described for docking with a self-service terminal or a docking terminal. The sterilizing media cassette has a body having a lower portion and four sides. The body is adapted to hold a stack of media items such as banknotes on support members positioned above the lower portion of the body. A lid is provided that couples to the body. The lid forms an enclosed inner space when coupled to the body. An ozone gas source and/or a heat source is mounted on an inner surface of the body or the inner surface of the lid. A controller activates the ozone gas source and/or a heat source to sterilize the stack of media items. This may be done for a predetermined fixed period of time after the sterilizing media cassette is docked with a self-service terminal or a docking terminal.

A sterilizing media cassette is described for docking with a self-service terminal or a docking terminal. The sterilizing media cassette has a body having a lower portion and four sides. The body is adapted to hold a stack of media items such as banknotes on support members positioned above the lower portion of the body. A lid is provided that couples to the body. The lid forms an enclosed inner space when coupled to the body. An ozone gas source and/or a heat source is mounted on an inner surface of the body or the inner surface of the lid. A controller activates the ozone gas source and/or a heat source to sterilize the stack of media items. This may be done for a predetermined fixed period of time after the sterilizing media cassette is docked with a self-service terminal or a docking terminal.

There is described a system for analyzing an air condition. The system comprises a detection unit configured for detecting of detection signals indicative of a bacteria-related contamination of an evaporator and/or an air filter of the air condition, an analyzing unit configured for analyzing of a level of contamination of the evaporator and/or the air filter based on the detection signals, and an output unit configured for outputting the analyzed level of contamination of the evaporator and/or the air filter to a user.

A method for automatic and sterile-container-specific detection of sterilization cycles carried out by a sterile container, and a system for carrying out the method. A temperature acting on the sterile container is detected using a temperature measurement device associated with the sterile container. A temperature measurement device detects the temperature at fixed first time intervals. Detected temperature values are stored in a memory once a predetermined first limit temperature has been exceeded. Storage of detected temperature values is suspended once a predetermined second limit temperature has been undershot or after a predetermined duration has elapsed after the first limit temperature has been exceeded. The stored temperature values are compared with reference temperature values. A deviation between the temperature values and the reference temperature values is determined. A counter and/or a display device are/is actuated when a deviation is determined within a predetermined tolerance range.

A method for automatic and sterile-container-specific detection of sterilization cycles carried out by a sterile container, and a system for carrying out the method. A temperature acting on the sterile container is detected using a temperature measurement device associated with the sterile container. A temperature measurement device detects the temperature at fixed first time intervals. Detected temperature values are stored in a memory once a predetermined first limit temperature has been exceeded. Storage of detected temperature values is suspended once a predetermined second limit temperature has been undershot or after a predetermined duration has elapsed after the first limit temperature has been exceeded. The stored temperature values are compared with reference temperature values. A deviation between the temperature values and the reference temperature values is determined. A counter and/or a display device are/is actuated when a deviation is determined within a predetermined tolerance range.

An occupant support surface heater includes a foundation, a cover, an optional comfort layer, an activation layer, and at least one bus bar secured between the foundation and the cover. The foundation may include a foam pad and the comfort layer includes a conductive material mat that is contiguous with the foundation. The activation layer includes thermally conductive material in the form of an inorganic or organic nanotube structure to provide efficient thermal diffusion and heat delivery for the occupant support. The occupant support surface heater may be used to heat an occupant in the occupant support or to provide heat at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time in order to destroy live viruses or live bacteria at a surface of the unoccupied occupant support.

An occupant support surface heater includes a foundation, a cover, an optional comfort layer, an activation layer, and at least one bus bar secured between the foundation and the cover. The foundation may include a foam pad and the comfort layer includes a conductive material mat that is contiguous with the foundation. The activation layer includes thermally conductive material in the form of an inorganic or organic nanotube structure to provide efficient thermal diffusion and heat delivery for the occupant support. The occupant support surface heater may be used to heat an occupant in the occupant support or to provide heat at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time in order to destroy live viruses or live bacteria at a surface of the unoccupied occupant support.

A free radical sterilization system having a chamber defining a region, and a generator for generating free radical reach effluent from a free radical electric generator and/or a vaporizer. A closed loop circulating system without a free-radical destroyer is provided for supplying the mixture of free radicals from the electric generator mixed with the hydrogen peroxide solution in the form of the effluent to the chamber. The free-radical sterilization system is used in sterilizing items in the chamber and, with an open-bottomed wound chamber, in treating wounds on a body.

A wearable device consists of a smart band and a display unit. The smart band comprises a microbial biosensor, a particulate matter sensor, an enviro sensor, a single board computer, a power supply unit, a band fastener, and a set of watch adapters. The microbial biosensor detects, measures, and monitors beneficial microorganisms and pathogens in a nasal cavity, an oral cavity, or on a surface. The microbial biosensor sterilizer kills pathogens. The particulate matter sensor detects, measures, and monitors a set of suspended particles in the surrounding air comprising beneficial microorganisms, pathogens, pollen grains, dust mite allergens, and an air quality index. The enviro sensor detects, monitors, and measures environmental conditions surrounding the user. A computing system comprises a wearable device, a microbiome mobile application, a user, a mobile device, a laboratory testing facility, a cloud server, and a physician.