Mattress sensor that reads and transmits patient vitals

    A new mattress-based patient monitoring system may help take the burden off medical staff.
    The system will monitor heart rate, respiration rate and patient movement through contact-free sensors placed under the mattress. The data will be converted to translate the patient's large body movements and respiratory motion pattern into more precise vital sign information, which will be displayed on the bedside, nurse's station and other necessary locations.