Occupancy detection for furniture
    2.
    发明授权
    Occupancy detection for furniture 有权
    家具入住检测

    公开(公告)号:US09089223B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-28

    申请号:US13854720

    申请日:2013-04-01

    Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy using a detection pad coupled a portion of a bed. The detection pad may include an aluminized polymer material, a metalized and/or conductive fabric, an aluminum sheet, a metal screen, an aluminum tape, a wire grid, or other metalized material or fabric. A controller determines the corresponding response based on single-occupancy or dual-occupancy detection by one or more detection pads. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy, or lack thereof, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种将入住检测技术结合到家具中的系统和方法。 更具体地,本发明涉及使用耦合一部分床的检测垫来检测占用。 检测垫可以包括镀铝聚合物材料,金属化和/或导电织物,铝片,金属丝网,铝带,线网或其它金属化材料或织物。 控制器基于一个或多个检测垫的单占用或双占用检测来确定相应的响应。 处理器接收关于电容变化的信息,并确定电压变化何时满足阈值。 基于占用率的确定或缺乏,可以启动可调节床的各种相应特征。

    Characterization and calibration for automated furniture

    公开(公告)号:US10048662B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-14

    申请号:US14810355

    申请日:2015-07-27

    Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy using a detection pad coupled a portion of a bed. The detection pad may include an aluminized polymer material, a metalized and/or conductive fabric, an aluminum sheet, a metal screen, an aluminum tape, a wire grid, or other metalized material or fabric. A controller determines the corresponding response based on single-occupancy or dual-occupancy detection by one or more detection pads. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy, or lack thereof, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated.

    Capacitive sensing for furniture
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10393691B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US15149684

    申请日:2016-05-09

    Abstract: A system and method for incorporating presence-sensing technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to incorporating a conductive medium into the periphery of a furniture item, such as an adjustable bed, for detecting the presence of a user or other body. The bed includes a mattress with a covering material and a tape edge surrounding the perimeter of the mattress. A capacitive wire is coupled the tape edge, and is adapted to have a voltage based on proximity of an object to the capacitive wire. The bed also includes a processor coupled to the capacitive wire. The processor receives information provided by the capacitive wire, determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold, and indicates whether presence is detected. Based on a determination of presence, or lack of presence, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated.

    Independently adjustable air bladders having air filled firmness for an enclosure

    公开(公告)号:US10085912B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-02

    申请号:US14755573

    申请日:2015-06-30

    Abstract: An adjustable air bladder apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an outer enclosure, a first interior section within the outer enclosure that contains a plurality of air bladders, a second interior section within the outer enclosure that contains a support layer, and an air pump pneumatically coupled to the plurality of air bladders, where the air pump is configured to selectively supply pressurized air to the air bladders independently through a pneumatic coupling. The pneumatic coupling includes one or more supply valves, outlet valves, and pressure sensors coupled to each air bladder or to one or more groupings of air bladders. A control device is provided for monitoring the pressure within the air bladders and for controlling an amount of air provided to or released from the bladders or groupings of bladders. A method of providing rolling massage with the apparatus is also disclosed.

    Articulating mattress with embedded deck
    8.
    发明授权
    Articulating mattress with embedded deck 有权
    铰接床垫与嵌入式甲板

    公开(公告)号:US08863332B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-21

    申请号:US13653822

    申请日:2012-10-17

    CPC classification number: A47C27/064 A47C20/041 A47C27/053

    Abstract: An adjustable bed is provided that has an articulating mattress a number of articulating sections. The bed has an adjustable base with a mechanism to move the articulating mattress into a plurality of positions. The articulating mattress has a number of rigid deck boards. Each articulating section has a corresponding deck board. Adjacent deck boards are hinged together so they can move or rotate with respect to one another. A suspension material, such as pocketed coil springs and/or foam, is disposed above each of said deck boards. A surrounding covering material that encases the deck boards and the suspension material to provide a mattress that can be moved to a number of different positions without any further retaining mechanisms being needed.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种可调整的床,其具有多个铰接部分的铰接床垫。 该床具有可调节底座,其具有将关节式床垫移动到多个位置的机构。 铰接床垫有一些刚性甲板。 每个铰接部分都有相应的甲板板。 相邻的甲板板铰接在一起,因此它们可以相对于彼此移动或旋转。 诸如袋状螺旋弹簧和/或泡沫的悬挂材料设置在每个所述甲板板上方。 包围甲板板和悬挂材料以提供可以移动到多个不同位置的床垫的周围覆盖材料,而不需要任何进一步的保持机构。

    Occupancy detection for automated recliner furniture
    9.
    发明授权
    Occupancy detection for automated recliner furniture 有权
    自动躺椅家具的入住检测

    公开(公告)号:US09482707B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-01

    申请号:US14608173

    申请日:2015-01-28

    Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy in a recliner using a sinuous wire detection array incorporated into a seat. Further embodiments of the invention are directed to a system and method for incorporating capacitance detection technology with one or more conductive features of a recliner mechanism. In some aspects, a sensor is provided based on coupling one or more conductive features to a control component of the capacitance detector control component. A controller may determine the corresponding response based on occupancy detection and/or presence detection. A processor may receive information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy and/or presence, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable recliner may be activated.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种将入住检测技术结合到家具中的系统和方法。 更具体地,本发明涉及使用结合到座椅中的蜿蜒线检测阵列来检测躺椅中的占用。 本发明的另外的实施例涉及一种用于将电容检测技术与躺椅机构的一个或多个导电特征相结合的系统和方法。 在一些方面,基于将一个或多个导电特征耦合到电容检测器控制部件的控制部件来提供传感器。 控制器可以基于占用检测和/或存在检测确定相应的响应。 处理器可以接收关于电容变化的信息,并确定电压变化何时满足阈值。 基于占用和/或存在的确定,可以激活可调节躺椅的各种相应特征。

    STANDALONE CAPACITANCE SENSOR FOR FURNITURE
    10.
    发明申请
    STANDALONE CAPACITANCE SENSOR FOR FURNITURE 审中-公开
    STANDALONE电容传感器家具

    公开(公告)号:US20160084487A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-24

    申请号:US14955859

    申请日:2015-12-01

    Abstract: A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy by a standalone capacitance detection device. The standalone capacitance detection device is configured for integration with any number of furniture items. Further, the detected capacitance may be used to determine commands for controlling a variety of devices associated with the standalone capacitance detection device. Additionally, methods for determining occupancy of a furniture item and a system for monitoring occupancy are described herein.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种将入住检测技术结合到家具中的系统和方法。 更具体地,本发明涉及检测独立电容检测装置的占用。 独立电容检测装置被配置为与任何数量的家具物品集成。 此外,检测到的电容可以用于确定用于控制与独立电容检测装置相关联的各种装置的命令。 此外,这里描述了用于确定家具用品的占用的方法和用于监视占用的系统。

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