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Konica Minolta Europe and Kepler Vision Technologies announce European cooperation in the healthcare sector. Kepler has developed the AI-based Night Nurse solution used in Konica Minolta’s MOBOTIX C71 camera. The solution is designed to enable better care and improved monitoring of the well-being of elderly patients. The Kepler Night Nurse will be shipped internationally by Konica Minolta Europe. Night Nurse solution The care industry faces increasingly difficult challenges due to an aging population and workforce. While the population of 65+ continues to grow, the workforce sustaining care for this demographic is shrinking. Utilising AI and computer vision learnings, Kepler Vision’s Night Nurse solution brings a reliable fall detector to the hospital staff.  Smart sensor technology The solution automatically sends messages in the event of a fall, enabling an immediate response Its smart sensor technology is currently embedded in Konica Minolta’s Mobotix C71 camera. The solution automatically sends messages in the event of a fall, enabling an immediate response. Due to this automation, the hospital can better manage the workload of care workers and overcome any staff shortages. Authority comments Petr Atanasčev at Konica Minolta says, “We are proud to be working with Kepler Vision Technologies. Their innovative Kepler Night Nurse product is exactly the type of work we want to collaborate with, and we are happy to help spread this internationally.” Harro Stokman, CEO of Kepler Vision Technologies says, “Partnering with Konica Minolta is one of our most important partnerships to secure. Being able to utilise their knowledge and expertise in the IT sector allows for us to focus on making."

Kepler Vision Technologies has announced its 20th patent for its innovative fall-detection technology. The patent reinforces Kepler’s commitment to providing trusted and proven technologies that secure care availability and better support for healthcare workers.  The newest patent granted is Kepler’s first patent in Japan. The Dutch health-tech company also has eleven patents in the United States with the others being granted in Europe, specifically in Germany, France and Great Britain. In addition, Kepler has nine other patents pending. Kepler Vision team The picture on the wall or a television screen may confuse a computer vision-based AI app The 20th patent achieved by Kepler covers how innovative AI and machine learning technology can categorise and detect a scene comprising of other fictional images. The method solves real problems encountered in practice. For example, in a long-term care facility, a picture on the wall or a television screen may confuse a computer vision-based artificial intelligence application. This could cause the system to alert care staff because of movement or actions on television instead of patients in the room, thus causing false alarms.  The problem could be more harmful for self-driving cars. A billboard placed alongside the road that’s advertising a fast-approaching car may force the autonomous car to break. However, the new technology created by the Kepler Vision team and now patented helps prevent these unwanted issues. Future patent infringement claims Kepler’s robust international patent portfolio highlights that the company’s solution has become the dominant design in the rapidly growing market for smart sensors in long-term care facilities and hospitals. “We are proud of our patent portfolio, which is crucial for our internationally operating partners who value the protection it offers against future patent infringement claims,” said Harro Stokman, CEO of Kepler Vision Technologies. “Our technology is designed to ensure the highest level of reliability and security, and our patents are a testament to our commitment to this goal.” Kepler’s smart sensor technology These and many other integration partners provide supporting products and reliable support Kepler’s smart sensor technology is currently embedded in the Mobotix C71 camera but can be run with any camera using on-premise servers. The product is shipped internationally by Konica Minolta, Alcatel Lucent, Ascom, and others. These and many other integration partners provide supporting products and reliable support. The care industry faces increasingly difficult challenges due to an ageing population and workforce. While the 65+ population continues to grow, the workforce sustaining care for this demographic is shrinking. Use of AI in innovation With the rise of AI, there has been a rapid acceptance of its benefits and use—albeit with some trepidation. In healthcare, this acceptance of AI has shifted how operations are run, with facilities increasingly valuing the use of AI in innovation, such as the Kepler Night Nurse. With AI still in its infancy, there is high potential for further growth.  Utilizing AI and computer vision learnings, Kepler Vision’s Night Nurse solution brings an exceptionally reliable fall detector to the staff of the hospital. This allows the hospital to better manage the workload of care workers and overcome any staff shortages. 

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce a new, ten-year agreement with Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) OMNIA Partners.  Building on the 25-year history of partnering with OMNIA Partners, Konica Minolta will offer an innovative suite of technology and services to members of OMNIA Partners Private Sector. Video solution services Offerings will include Konica Minolta’s entire line of award-winning bizhub® multifunction printers and Accurio® Production Systems, nationwide Managed IT Services and Intelligent Information Management (IIM)–with a focus on business process outsourcing (BPO), workflow automation and digital archiving services.  The contract will also cover video solution services for physical security and safety of people and premises and managed print services to help businesses relieve costs related to all areas of print. Author's quote Konica Minolta continues to benefit from this strategic alliance that began almost 25 years ago “Konica Minolta continues to benefit from this strategic alliance that began almost 25 years ago. The significant success of our relationship with OMNIA Partners is attributable to the combined efforts of the sales and executive teams of both organisations,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta. “With the support of OMNIA Partners, we look forward to continuing to provide a consultative approach to members with a focus on business transformation, coupled with the right technology to assist with the next wave of office efficiencies that drive the Intelligent Connected Workplace.” Konica Minolta‘s technology and solutions “OMNIA Partners is proud to renew our relationship with Konica Minolta to drive efficiencies and enable our members to receive more overall value. We take pride in offering our members access to a broad array of industry pioneering suppliers and are excited to have Konica Minolta continue as part of our comprehensive portfolio,” said Todd Abner, President and CEO, OMNIA Partners. “With Konica Minolta‘s extensive technology and solutions, we know we are providing a unique opportunity for our members to embrace services critical to their business continuity and digital transformation.”