Inventors:
David M. Kutzik - Philadelphia PA
Anthony P. Glascock - Newtown Square PA
Douglas L. Chute - Devon PA
Thomas T. Hewett - Wallingford PA
Barbara G. Hornum - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
G06F 1200
Abstract:
A system is provided for monitoring a user in a user living area. The system includes a system controller and an activity detection subsystem. The activity detection subsystem monitors a daily living activity of the user and provides information representative of the daily living activity to the system controller. The system controller includes a control circuit which generates a control signal in response to the daily living activity information obtained by the activity detection subsystem. Control information from the system controller is applied by way of a control information communication channel both to the activity detection subsystem and to a remote monitoring site. The activity detection subsystem may be a system for determining the movement of the user around the home, medication compliance by the user, problems with usage of stoves or other potentially dangerous appliances, and selected auxiliary appliances.