Alarm Pad for Bed | Bed Exit Sensor

Source: AnkeCare 2020/02/20
Original text: https://www.ankecare.com/

3. Smart mattress

Products with the word "smart" can not only detect situations, but also have the ability to collect and interpret data. In addition to providing early warning for leaving the bed, smart mattresses bed exit sensor also have a variety of additional functions, including heart rhythm detection, weight measurement, bed sore prevention, sleep quality analysis, etc. Liu Yuwei, deputy general manager of SEDA Chemical Company, said that smart mattresses take the bed as the core of the overall care situation and solve care problems through mattresses and surrounding equipment.

Noble Long-Term Care Center introduced 6 smart mattresses a year ago. Sang Yuqun said that the price of smart mattresses is relatively high, with a bed of equipment costing more than 10,000 yuan, so it was introduced on a small scale to target groups at high risk of falling. He mentioned that the mattress area is larger than the alarm pad for bed, and the early warning accuracy is high, which can greatly reduce the psychological burden of people at night. In addition, the mattress can collect the sleep data of the elders.

High price and complicated use methods are often the reasons why institutions are reluctant to introduce smart mattresses. Luo Yilin, general manager of ForeAider Technology Company, made three suggestions: First, institutions can first submit trial requirements to manufacturers and evaluate its benefits before introducing them; second, It is not necessary to introduce all smart functions at the beginning. Focus on anti-fall functions first, which can reduce the purchase price. Finally, the introduction of technology can be a bonus feature of long-term care institutions, and there will be more opportunities to cooperate with technology manufacturers to develop products in the future. .

Picture reprinted to/Jian Yuxuan AnkeCare Magazine NO.6 2020/03

Whether the network infrastructure is complete is also the key to whether smart mattresses alarm pad for bed can be effective. Xu Yeliang, director of the Elderly Welfare Technology Research Center at Yuan Ze University, pointed out that smart mattresses  usually have remote monitoring functions. Caregivers and family members can instantly learn about the condition of their elders by accessing the Internet. However, if the network quality of the institution is poor, data transmission will be delayed. .

In this regard, manufacturers are committed to providing different solutions. For example, the fall alarm can be linked to the emergency call bell. Even if the detection data cannot be accessed online, at least the internal host of the organization can receive the bed exit alarm. SEDA Chemical uses "narrowband IoT" technology to overcome the problems of data transmission and IoT product integration. Meiwei and Furen assisted in setting up the organization's internal network and solving the networking problems.

In addition to hardware equipment, communication between institutions and manufacturers is also important. Xu Huili, director of the Southern District Home for the Elderly of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which introduced optical fiber smart mattresses bed exit sensor, found that the mattress sensors were often insensitive, but the organization did not hire information professionals and had to rely on manufacturers to solve the problem. Lu Yanxiang, chairman of Meiwei Technology Company, suggested that businesses should choose manufacturers that provide services such as product installation, education and training, system integration, maintenance and regular warranty.