User's Manual

SIM™ User Manual | Ref Code: SUM | GEN4_0024| Version: 8
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2.5 THE SIM™ TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS
SIM™ operates over a Wi-Fi network, but does not require continuous connection. The SIM™ pod is capable of
completing an entire assessment without connection to a network via Wi-Fi, but requires such a connection in
order to upload all collected information. Figure 6 illustrates the SIM™ network.
Figure 6 SIM™ network
SIM™ consists of a number of components to enable the system to function. These components are stated
and described in the table below.
SIM™ components
Component
Description
User interaction
SIM™ sensor
Disposable single-patient-use incontinence pad (diaper), with
integrated wetness sensor, used during an assessment.
The SIM™ sensor consists of a standard continence pad (diaper) with
an embedded electronic circuit. The electronic circuit provides for 6
sensing electrodes and a means to distinguish a new sensor from a re-
applied sensor. The SIM™ sensor is a Type BF applied part.
Care staff, resident
SIM™ pants
Disposable single-patient-use standard over-pants used in conjunction
with the SIM™ sensor to keep the sensor in place. The SIM™ pants
have a pocket sewn inside the front top part of the pants to
accommodate the SIM™ pod during assessments.
Care staff, resident
SIM™ pod
A portable, reusable, rechargeable sensor data transceiver that is
connected to the SIM™ sensor and worn by the resident during an
assessment.
The SIM™ pod is a small and lightweight data logging device. The pod
has been designed to an IP67 rating, allowing it to be submerged under
water for ease of cleaning. The SIM™ pod contains a rechargeable Li-
Care staff, facility IT
staff (during setup)