Kepler Vision Technologies has announced its 20th patent
Kepler Vision Technologies receives its 20th patent to solidify itself as the leading fall detection and healthcare support company
Amsterdam, May 15 2024
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 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 within major jurisdictions such as Germany, France, and Great Britain. In addition, Kepler has nine other patents pending.
The 20th patent achieved by Kepler is a significant milestone, as it covers how innovative AI and machine learning technology can categorize and detect a scene comprising other fictional images. This method directly addresses real problems encountered in practice, such as in a long-term care facility where a picture on the wall or a television screen may confuse a computer vision-based artificial intelligence application. This could lead to false alarms, alerting care staff because of movement or actions from the television instead of patients in the room. Kepler’s technology is designed to prevent such issues, ensuring the highest level of reliability and security in healthcare solutions.
Figuur 1. from technical design to a practical solution
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. Much appreciated by their end-customers who want a reliable product, also from a legal perspective,” 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 can be embedded and run directly on a camera without the need for an on-premise server. It is currently supported by the Mobotix C71 camera. Alternatively, the sensor technology can run on an on-premise server supporting any other (existing) camera. Konica Minolta, Alcatel Lucent, Ascom, and others ship the product internationally. These and many other integration partners provide supporting products and reliable support.
The care industry faces increasingly difficult challenges due to an aging population and workforce. While the 65+ population continues to grow, the workforce sustaining care for this demographic is shrinking.
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 and provide better care.
Utilizing AI and computer vision learnings, Kepler Vision’s Night Nurse solution brings an exceptionally reliable fall detector to the staff of care facilities, such as hospitals and care homes. This allows care facilities to better manage the workload of care workers and overcome any staff shortages.