Android based Smart Bed

Abstract

Healthcare and medication form a vital part of our day to day life. Large hospitals facilitate
intervention of nurses or concerned staff at regular intervals of time. These time frames can
be a settling key factor for better recovery of the patient and negligence to the same may even
lead to irreparable fatalities. In this paper, taking into consideration the scenario, we have a
smart concept of Android based medical bed have been put forth. Analyzing the challenges
faced and taking a keen look on time, space required and economical aspect the former aims
to relevant and efficient problem solving. Providing patient free standing ability is the
paramount objective of the proposed concept. The bed provides a list of features ranging
from avoidance of bed sores through bed automation to operating home appliances through
GUI. The system also sets a reminder for proper medication throughout the day. Summering
up all together, the unrivalled feature of the system is that it can be put into practice on large
scale in hospitals or healthcare centres with not so large infrastructure. Or can also be
implemented at places where continuous presence of a person is impossible.