1. Bed Monitoring: Objective Bed sensors determine if patient is in bed Switches in a grid pattern are used to determine the patients location Can be used in various hospice settings

2. 6’ x 2’ egg crate foam mattress pad 2 sheets of 6’ x 2’ plywood 12 contact switches Miscellaneous assembly hardware Power source (lithium battery) Bed: Materials

3. Contact Switches – The switches are constantly open unless depressed by a patient on the bed. – This will send a high(1) signal to the microcontroller Bed: Materials Switch Trigger

4. Bed Monitoring: Design One sheet of plywood serves as a base, while the switches are mounted on top of it. The second sheet of plywood has holes drilled in it. – When the switches are depressed, they are flush with the top sheet of plywood. Egg crate foam pad rests on top of the plywood to create a comfortable sleeping environment.

5. Uses: Benefits Wireless Portable Cordless