CareBand Secures US Utility Patent for Advanced IoT Wearable System

CareBand, a pioneer in low-powered location-based health and safety wearable solutions, celebrates the granting of US Patent No 11,714,197.

This patent enhances CareBand's patent portfolio which includes more than 14 issued patents and numerous patent applications in the US and major international markets. The portfolio covers context-aware wearables, edge computing, and data communication via LPWAN networks (i.e. Amazon Sidewalk, LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT etc.) for use in healthcare, industrial, and defense industries.

Patent '197 introduces unique features that offer an integrated safety solution tailored for individuals prone to wandering, such as those with dementia or Autism. Key features include:

Comprehensive Health Monitoring - Going beyond traditional tracking, the wearable is equipped with sensors that gather health metrics. These sensors can capture a person's heart rate, detect any sudden impacts (possibly indicating a fall), and monitor temperature.

Environmental Awareness - The wearable doesn't just monitor the wearer; it's attuned to the environment with sensors like thermometers and light detectors. The optional inclusion of a microphone allows for ambient noise detection, indicating the wearer's surroundings or if they're calling for help.

Responsive Alert System – To ensure the wearer is constantly informed, the wearable includes a multi-modal notifier device. This could be an LED light, a speaker, or a vibration motor.