Methods and systems for sterilization

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to sterilization methods and systems that may be used within numerous contexts, such as health-care and manufacturing facilities.

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         26 . A system comprising:
 circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units; and   circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals.   
     
     
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         35 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with application of sterilizing radiation to the one or more humans by the one or more sterilization units.   
     
     
         36 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with application of one or more chemical sterilization agents to the one or more humans by the one or more sterilization units.   
     
     
         37 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with application of the one or more sterilization agents to one or more human hands by the one or more sterilization units.   
     
     
         38 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with application of the one or more sterilization agents to one or more human hands that are covered with one or more gloves by the one or more sterilization units.   
     
     
         39 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with one or more parameters associated with application of the one or more sterilization agents to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         40 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with one or more identities of the one or more sterilization agents applied to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         41 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with one or more protocols associated with application of the one or more sterilization agents to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         42 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with conformance to one or more protocols associated with application of the one or more sterilization agents to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         43 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals associated with application of one or more sterilization agents to one or more humans by one or more sterilization units comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with interaction of the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators with one or more controlling units.   
     
     
         44 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators to indicate that the one or more sterilization agents were applied to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         45 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators to indicate that the one or more sterilization agents were not applied to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         46 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators to indicate one or more parameters associated with application of the one or more sterilization agents to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         47 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators to indicate conformance with one or more protocols associated with application of the one or more sterilization agents to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         48 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators to indicate one or more sterilization statuses resulting from application of the one or more sterilization agents to the one or more humans.   
     
     
         49 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators to modulate activity of one or more controlling units.   
     
     
         50 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more humans in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are operably coupled with the one or more humans.   
     
     
         51 . A system comprising:
 circuitry for receiving one or more signals that are associated with application of ultraviolet light by one or more sterilization units to one or more human hands that are covered with gloves; and   circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more human hands in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals.   
     
     
         52 . The system of  claim 51 , wherein the circuitry for receiving one or more signals that are associated with application of ultraviolet light by one or more sterilization units to one or more human hands that are covered with gloves comprises:
 circuitry for receiving the one or more signals associated with interaction of the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators with one or more controlling units.   
     
     
         53 . The system of  claim 51 , wherein the circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are associated with the one or more human hands in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals comprises:
 circuitry for reconfiguring the one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators to modulate activity of one or more controlling units.   
     
     
         54 . A system comprising:
 circuitry for receiving one or more signals that are associated with application of ultraviolet light by one or more sterilization units to one or more human hands that are covered with gloves; and   circuitry for reconfiguring one or more reconfigurable sterilization indicators that are configured as one or more bracelets and operably coupled with the one or more human hands in response to the circuitry for receiving the one or more signals.