Kepler Vision Technologies has announced its 20th patent for its innovative fall-detection technology. The patent reinforces Kepler’s commitment to providing trusted and proven technologies that secure care availability and better support for healthcare workers.
The newest patent granted is Kepler’s first patent in Japan. The Dutch health-tech company also has eleven patents in the United States with the others being granted in Europe, specifically in Germany, France and Great Britain. In addition, Kepler has nine other patents pending.
Kepler Vision team
The picture on the wall or a television screen may confuse a computer vision-based AI app
The 20th patent achieved by Kepler covers how innovative AI and machine learning technology can categorise and detect a scene comprising of other fictional images. The method solves real problems encountered in practice. For example, in a long-term care facility, a picture on the wall or a television screen may confuse a computer vision-based artificial intelligence application. This could cause the system to alert care staff because of movement or actions on television instead of patients in the room, thus causing false alarms.
The problem could be more harmful for self-driving cars. A billboard placed alongside the road that’s advertising a fast-approaching car may force the autonomous car to break. However, the new technology created by the Kepler Vision team and now patented helps prevent these unwanted issues.
Future patent infringement claims
Kepler’s robust international patent portfolio highlights that the company’s solution has become the dominant design in the rapidly growing market for smart sensors in long-term care facilities and hospitals.
“We are proud of our patent portfolio, which is crucial for our internationally operating partners who value the protection it offers against future patent infringement claims,” said Harro Stokman, CEO of Kepler Vision Technologies. “Our technology is designed to ensure the highest level of reliability and security, and our patents are a testament to our commitment to this goal.”
Kepler’s smart sensor technology
These and many other integration partners provide supporting products and reliable support
Kepler’s smart sensor technology is currently embedded in the Mobotix C71 camera but can be run with any camera using on-premise servers. The product is shipped internationally by Konica Minolta, Alcatel Lucent, Ascom, and others. These and many other integration partners provide supporting products and reliable support.
The care industry faces increasingly difficult challenges due to an ageing population and workforce. While the 65+ population continues to grow, the workforce sustaining care for this demographic is shrinking.
Use of AI in innovation
With the rise of AI, there has been a rapid acceptance of its benefits and use—albeit with some trepidation. In healthcare, this acceptance of AI has shifted how operations are run, with facilities increasingly valuing the use of AI in innovation, such as the Kepler Night Nurse. With AI still in its infancy, there is high potential for further growth.
Utilizing AI and computer vision learnings, Kepler Vision’s Night Nurse solution brings an exceptionally reliable fall detector to the staff of the hospital. This allows the hospital to better manage the workload of care workers and overcome any staff shortages.
