Patent attributes
A prohibited object detection system detects prohibited objects in an being monitored. An image of an object detected in an area associated with a monitored individual, such as a patient room, is collected, and the system identifies reference points on the object. The system may compare the reference points to reference points of know objects, including objects identified as being prohibited for the monitored individual and/or the facility or area in which the individual is located. The system then determines whether the detected prohibited object is in proximity to the hand of the monitored individual or other person within the monitored area and whether the object is in a position that is consistent with imminent use of the object. One or more designated recipients may be alerted if the object is a prohibited object that is within close proximity and positioned consistently with an imminent use.
