US Patent No: 6,611,206

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Automatic system for monitoring independent person requiring occasional assistance

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Abstract

Briefly, an alarm system monitors conditions of an independent person, yet one requiring some supervision, such as an elderly person living alone at home. The system monitors a variety of independent signals and combines them to recognize subtle cues that may indicate there will be a need for intervention by a supervisor.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.EINDHOVEN9105

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eshelman, Larry J Ossining, NY 26 616
Gutta, Srinivas Yorktown Heights, NY 202 2867
Milanski, John Tarrytown, NY 12 485
Pelletier, Daniel Granby, CA 21 509
Strubbe, Hugo J Yorktown Heights, NY 27 2030

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