ELECTRONIC CASTER SYSTEM FOR A FURNITURE COMPONENT

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a system for monitoring usage of a furniture component. The system uses a gateway communications module disposed in an area in proximity to the furniture component. A caster is used to at least partially support the furniture component, and has an electronic component for sensing at least one of weight or motion of the caster. The caster also has a wireless electronic radio for wirelessly communicating with the remote gateway communication module. A remote management system receives information from the gateway communications module, in real time, and uses the information to determine if the furniture component associated with the caster is in use. A central management/monitoring system is in communication with the remote management subsystem, and receives information from the remote management subsystem as to a real time status of use of the furniture component.

主权项

1. A system for monitoring usage of a furniture component, the system
comprising:
a gateway communications module disposed in an area in proximity to the furniture component;a caster including an electronic component for sensing at least one of weight or motion of the caster, the caster being used to at least partially support a furniture component;the caster including a wireless electronic radio for wirelessly communicating with the remote gateway communication module; anda remote management system configured to receive information from the gateway communications module in real time and to use the information to determine if the furniture component associated with the caster is in use; anda central management/monitoring system in communication with the remote management subsystem for receiving information from the remote management subsystem as to a real time status of use of the furniture component.