[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of electronics. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and device for monitoring entities.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] When a person is not well and get hospitalized, it is important that he/ she should be properly monitored and should be taken proper care of. Sometimes, if health condition of a person gets serious, it becomes extremely necessary to monitor his/ her condition continuously. Though a nurse or any such attendant can be assigned to monitor said person, but it becomes extremely tedious, and also there are fare chances that the attendant might doze off or might get busy in some other patient or some other chore, and in the process he/ she may not be able to monitor said person properly. This may result in worsening of condition of said person, and might even result in his/ her demise.
[0004] In case of new born babies, process of monitoring becomes more important in order to take proper care of the babies, and their requirements such as, changing of nappy, checking temperature, etc. Sometimes, there might be incidences involving stealing of babies or exchanging of babies. Despite of the CCTV cameras installed on the hospital premises, it becomes possible that such incidents might take place, and leaving police perplexed due to lack of solid evidence.
[0005] Moreover, most of the times, there are so many babies who are under supervision in baby ward that it becomes difficult for a nurse and such attendant to monitor each and every baby continuously, take their temperatures after specific time intervals, checking them for changing their wet nappies, which if left unchanged for some time period may lead to severe infection and rashes to the babies.
[0006] Generally, pre-matured newborn babies face jaundice and related problems. In jaundice, the baby’s skin might turn yellow and the baby may experience high fever as the body does not process bilirubin properly. This may be due to a problem in the liver. It is also known as icterus. Even after recovery some babies experience high fever for weeks. It is hard for an attendant to monitor the each and every baby continuously and constantly.
[0007] The existing techniques might provide a means to monitor presence or absence of a baby from his/ her cot, however, such techniques lag in monitoring temperature of a baby after specific time-intervals and also cannot detect easily when nappy of the baby is required to be changed.
[0008] There is, therefore a need in the art to provide a means that can overcome the above-mentioned and other limitations of the existing solutions and utilize techniques, which are accurate, fast, efficient, cost effective and simple.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[00010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device for facilitating monitoring of entities.
[00011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device for detecting presence of an entity on a cot.
[00012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device to facilitate thermal screening of the entity.
[00013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device to generate an alarm when an entity is required to be attended.
[00014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a robust, cost-effective, efficient, ergonomic, and user-friendly system and device.

SUMMARY
[00015] The present invention relates generally to the field of electronics. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and device for monitoring entities.
[00016] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a system for monitoring one or more entities, the system comprising: one or more sensors operatively coupled with one or more cots, such that each of the one or more cots is associated with at least one of the one or more entities; and wherein the one or more sensors are configured to sense one or more parameters associated with the one or more entities, and correspondingly generate a set of signals; and a monitoring unit operatively coupled to the one or more sensors , the monitoring unit comprising one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to: receive the set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors; extract the one or more parameters, associated with at least one of the one or more entities, from the received set of signals; compare the extracted one or more parameters with a dataset comprising pre-defined limits associated with the one or more parameters; and generate an alarm signal, in case the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the pre-defined limits.
[00017] In an aspect, the one or more sensors may comprise any or a combination of force-sensing resistor (FSR) sensor, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, and moisture sensor.
[00018] In an aspect, the one or more parameters may comprise any or a combination of force and pressure exerted by the one or more entities on the one or more cots, movement, temperature, and moisture associated with the one or more entities.
[00019] In an aspect, the system may be configured to operate in at least two modes, such that in a first mode among the at least two modes a first set of sensors among the one or more sensors may be actuated to sense presence of the one or more entities, and in a second mode among the at least two modes a second set of sensors among the one or more sensors may be actuated to sense temperature and moisture associated with the one or more entities.
[00020] In an aspect, the system may comprise one or more computing units associated with one or more registered entities, wherein the one or more computing units may be operatively coupled to the monitoring unit.
[00021] In an aspect, the alarm signal generated by the monitoring unit may be transmitted to the one or more computing units.
[00022] In an aspect, the system may comprise a communication network operatively coupled to the monitoring unit, and configured to communicatively couple the one or more sensors and the one or more computing units with the monitoring unit; wherein the communication network may comprise any or a combination of Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, zigbee module, and optical fibre.
[00023] In an aspect, the system comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) operatively coupled to the monitoring unit, the LEDS may be illuminated based on the alert signal.
[00024] In an aspect, the monitoring unit may be configured to generate a set of monitoring signals pertaining to the sensed one or more parameters, after pre-defined time intervals, and wherein the set of monitoring signals may be processed and displayed at a display unit operatively coupled to the monitoring unit.
[00025] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a cot for monitoring an entity, the cot comprising: one or more sensors positioned at pre-defined positions at the cot, and the one or more sensors configured to sense one or more parameters associated with the entity, and correspondingly generate a set of signals; and a monitoring unit operatively coupled to the one or more sensors, the monitoring unit comprising one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to: receive the set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors; extract the one or more parameters, associated with at least one of the entity, from the received set of signals; compare the extracted one or more parameters with a dataset comprising pre-defined limits; and generate an alarm signal, in case the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the dataset.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00026] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[00027] FIG. 1 illustrate exemplary block diagram of the proposed system 100 to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00028] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary implementation of the proposed system 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00030] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[00031] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[00032] Embodiments of the present invention may be provided as a computer program product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, fixed (hard) drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact disc read-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs), programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, such as software or firmware).
[00033] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[00034] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[00035] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[00036] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[00037] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[00038] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[00039] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[00040] Furthermore, embodiments may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks (e.g., a computer-program product) may be stored in a machine-readable medium. A processor(s) may perform the necessary tasks.
[00041] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system.
[00042] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[00043] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[00044] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[00045] The present invention relates generally to the field of electronics. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and device for monitoring entities.
[00046] According to an aspect of the present disclosure asystem for monitoring one or more entities, the system including :one or more sensors operatively coupled with one or more cots, such that each of the one or more cots is associated with at least one of the one or more entities; and wherein the one or more sensors are configured to sense one or more parameters associated with the one or more entities, and correspondingly generate a set of signals; and a monitoring unit operatively coupled to the one or more sensors , the monitoring unit including one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to: receive the set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors; extract the one or more parameters, associated with at least one of the one or more entities, from the received set of signals; compare the extracted one or more parameters with a dataset including pre-defined limits associated with the one or more parameters; and generate an alarm signal, in case the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the pre-defined limits.
[00047] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors can include any or a combination of force-sensing resistor (FSR) sensor, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, and moisture sensor.
[00048] In an embodiment,the one or more parameters can include any or a combination of force and pressure exerted by the one or more entities on the one or more cots, movement, temperature, and moisture associated with the one or more entities.
[00049] In an embodiment, the system can be configured to operate in at least two modes, such that in a first mode among the at least two modes a first set of sensors among the one or more sensors can be actuated to sense presence of the one or more entities, and in a second mode among the at least two modes a second set of sensors among the one or more sensors can be actuated to sense temperature and moisture associated with the one or more entities.
[00050] In an embodiment, the system can include one or more computing units associated with one or more registered entities, wherein the one or more computing units can be operatively coupled to the monitoring unit.
[00051] In an embodiment, the alarm signal generated by the monitoring unit can be transmitted to the one or more computing units.
[00052] In an embodiment, the system can include a communication network operatively coupled to the monitoring unit, and configured to communicatively couple the one or more sensors and the one or more computing units with the monitoring unit; wherein the communication network can include any or a combination of Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, zigbee module, and optical fibre.
[00053] In an embodiment, the system can include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) operatively coupled to the monitoring unit, the LEDS can be illuminated based on the alert signal.
[00054] In an embodiment, the monitoring unit can be configured to generate a set of monitoring signals pertaining to the sensed one or more parameters, after pre-defined time intervals, and wherein the set of monitoring signals can be processed and displayed at a display unit operatively coupled to the monitoring unit.
[00055] According to another aspect of the present disclosure acot for monitoring an entity, the cot including: one or more sensors positioned at pre-defined positions at the cot, and the one or more sensors configured to sense one or more parameters associated with the entity, and correspondingly generate a set of signals; and a monitoring unit operatively coupled to the one or more sensors, the monitoring unit including one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to: receive the set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors; extract the one or more parameters, associated with at least one of the entity, from the received set of signals; compare the extracted one or more parameters with a dataset including pre-defined limits; and generate an alarm signal, in case the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the dataset.
[00056] FIG. 1illustrate exemplary block diagram of the proposed system 100 to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00057] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed system 100 (interchangeably referred to as system 100, hereinafter) can be used for monitoring one or more entities (collectively referred to as entities, and individually referred to as entity, hereinafter). In an embodiment, the system 100 can include one or more sensors 102 (collectively referred to as sensors 102, and individually referred to as sensor 102, hereinafter) that can be coupled to one or more cots (collectively referred to as cots, and individually referred to as cot, hereinafter), where each of the cot can be associated with an entity.
[00058] In an embodiment, the sensors 102 can be configured to sense one or more parameters (collectively referred to as parameters, and individually referred to as parameter, hereinafter), associated with the entities, and correspondingly generate a set of signals. In an exemplary embodiment, the sensors 102 can include, but not limited to, force-sensing resistor (FSR) sensor, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, and moisture sensor. In another exemplary embodiment, the parameters can include, but not limited to, force and pressure exerted by the entities on the respective cots, movement, temperature, and moisture associated with the entities.
[00059] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a monitoring unit 104 that can be operatively coupled to the sensors 102. The set of signals generated at the sensors 102 can be transmitted to the monitoring unit 104. The monitoring unit 104 can be configured to receive said set of signals from at least one of the sensors 102, and can correspondingly extract the parameters that are associated with at least one of the entities from the received set of signals.
[00060] In an embodiment, the monitoring unit 104 can compare the extracted parameters with a dataset that can include pre-defined limits associated with the parameters. In an embodiment, in case the extracted parameters are found to be beyond the pre-defined limits, the monitoring unit 104 can generate an alarm signal. In another embodiment, in case the extracted parameters are found to be within the pre-defined limits, the process of monitoring can continue.
[00061] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include one or more light emitting diodes 112 (LEDs 112) that can be operatively coupled to the monitoring unit 104. In an exemplary embodiment, a Red LED can be illuminated based on generation of the alert signal.
[00062] In an embodiment, the system 100 can be configured to operate in at least two modes, such that in a first mode among the at least two modes a first set of sensors among the sensors 102 can be actuated to sense presence of the entities, and in a second mode among the at least two modes a second set of sensors among the sensors 102 can be actuated to sense temperature and moisture associated with the entities.
[00063] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a toggle switch 114 that can be operatively coupled to the monitoring unit 104. In an exemplary unit, the toggle switch 114 can be configured to toggle between the at least two modes, and select a specific mode among the at least two modes.
[00064] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include an alert alarm system 110 that can be configured to transmit the alarm signal generated by the monitoring unit 104 to one or more computing units (collectively referred to as computing units, and individually referred to as computing unit, hereinafter) that can be associated with one or more registered entities.
[00065] In an embodiment, the monitoring unit 104 can be configured to generate a set of monitoring signals pertaining to the sensed parameters, after pre-defined time intervals, where the set of monitoring signals can be processed and displayed at a display unit (not shown) that can be operatively coupled to the monitoring unit 104.
[00066] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a communication network 106 that can be operatively coupled to the monitoring unit 104, and can be configured to communicatively couple the sensors 102, the display unit, and the computing units with the monitoring unit 104. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication network can include, but not limited to, Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, zigbee module, and optical fibre.
[00067] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a power supply unit 108 that can be configured to supply electrical power to the system 100, and facilitate operation of all the components of the system 100.
[00068] In an embodiment, when FSR sensor 102-1 senses some weight on at least one of the cots, it can turn on other sensors 102, thus, it facilitates power saving, as before that sensors 102 can be in off mode.
[00069] In an embodiment, if the cot associated with an entity gets wet, the moisture sensor 102-3 can detect it, and can correspondingly send a signal to the monitoring unit 104, which in turn can generate an alarm signal that can facilitate illumination of LED 112, which indicates changing of bedsheet, nappy, clothes, etc.
[00070] In an embodiment, the thermal sensor 102-2 can be utilized for thermal screening. In an exemplary embodiment, the thermal sensor 102-2 can be installed at every cot above the entity’s head to monitor his/ her temperature. In an embodiment, when the temperature exceeds a threshold value, the monitoring unit 104 generates an alert by sending the SMS to the registered entities (interchangeably referred to as caretaker, herein).
[00071] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary implementation of the proposed system 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00072] In an embodiment, as illustrated, FIG. 2 represents a cot 202 for facilitating monitoring of babies. In an embodiment, the cot 202 can include sensors 102 that can be positioned at pre-defined positions at the cot 202, and a monitoring unit 104 operatively coupled to the sensors 102.
[00073] In an implementation, an entity is required to select the mode at which the system 100 is to be operated. In an exemplary embodiment, the system 100 can include two modes, say, ‘Parental’ mode and ‘Non-Parental’ mode, where in the ‘Non-Parental’ mode, if anybody tries to take baby out from the cot 202, the monitoring unit 104 associated with the cot 202 generates an alarm signal and can alert to computing devices, such as, laptop, smartphone, tab, and the like, of all the registered entities, such as, doctors, nurses, parents of said baby, and security guards. In another embodiment, in the ‘Parental’ mode, the monitoring unit 104 is configured not to generate any alarm even if anybody takes baby out from the cot 202.
[00074] In an embodiment, the modes can be selected and toggled through a toggle switch 114 that can be operatively coupled to the monitoring unit 104.
[00075] In an embodiment, when FSR sensor 102-1 again senses some weight it can again turn on other sensors 102, thus, it facilitates power saving.
[00076] In an embodiment, if the baby’s nappy gets wet, the moisture sensor 102-3 can detect it, and can correspondingly send a signal to the monitoring unit 104, which in turn can generate an alarm signal that can facilitate illumination of LED 112, which indicates to change the wet nappy.
[00077] In an embodiment, the cot 202 can include a thermal sensor 102-2 that can be utilized for thermal screening. In an exemplary embodiment, the thermal sensor 102-2 can be installed above the baby’s head to monitor temperature of the baby. In an embodiment, when the temperature exceeds a threshold value, the monitoring unit 104 generates an alert by sending the SMS to the registered entities (interchangeably referred to as caretaker, herein).
[00078] It should be noted that though various embodiments of the present disclosure are corresponding to the cot, but, it can be used for other such items, such as bed, chair, mat, and the like.
[00079] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[00080] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[00081] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[00082] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[00083] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[00084] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[00085] The present disclosure provides a system and device for facilitating monitoring of entities.
[00086] The present disclosure provides a system and device to facilitate thermal screening of the entity.
[00087] The present disclosure provides a system and device to generate an alarm when an entity is required to be attended.
[00088] The present disclosure provides provide a robust, cost-effective, power saving, efficient, ergonomic, and user-friendly system and device.

Claims:1. A system for monitoring one or more entities, the system comprising:
one or more sensors operatively coupled with one or more cots, such that each of the one or more cots is associated with at least one of the one or more entities; and wherein the one or more sensors are configured to sense one or more parameters associated with the one or more entities, and correspondingly generate a set of signals; and
a monitoring unit operatively coupled to the one or more sensors , the monitoring unit comprising one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to:
receive the set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors;
extract the one or more parameters, associated with at least one of the one or more entities, from the received set of signals;
compare the extracted one or more parameters with a dataset comprising pre-defined limits associated with the one or more parameters; and
generate an alarm signal, in case the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the pre-defined limits.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors comprise any or a combination of force-sensing resistor (FSR) sensor, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, and moisture sensor.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise any or a combination of force and pressure exerted by the one or more entities on the one or more cots, movement, temperature, and moisture associated with the one or more entities.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to operate in at least two modes, such that in a first mode among the at least two modes a first set of sensors among the one or more sensors are actuated to sense presence of the one or more entities, and in a second mode among the at least two modes a second set of sensors among the one or more sensors are actuated to sense temperature and moisture associated with the one or more entities.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises one or more computing units associated with one or more registered entities, wherein the one or more computing units are operatively coupled to the monitoring unit.
6. The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the alarm signal generated by the monitoring unit is transmitted to the one or more computing units.
7. The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the system comprises a communication network operatively coupled to the monitoring unit, and configured to communicatively couple the one or more sensors and the one or more computing units with the monitoring unit;
wherein the communication network comprises any or a combination of Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, zigbee module, and optical fibre.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) operatively coupled to the monitoring unit, wherein the LEDS are illuminated based on the alert signal.
9. The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the monitoring unit is configured to generate a set of monitoring signals pertaining to the sensed one or more parameters, after pre-defined time intervals, and wherein the set of monitoring signals are processed and displayed at a display unit operatively coupled to the monitoring unit.
10. A cot for monitoring an entity, the cot comprising:
one or more sensors positioned at pre-defined positions at the cot, and the one or more sensors configured to sense one or more parameters associated with the entity, and correspondingly generate a set of signals; and
a monitoring unit operatively coupled to the one or more sensors, the monitoring unit comprising one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to:
receive the set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors;
extract the one or more parameters, associated with at least one of the entity, from the received set of signals;
compare the extracted one or more parameters with a dataset comprising pre-defined limits; and
generate an alarm signal, in case the extracted one or more parameters are beyond the dataset.