Abstract:
Clinical signage systems with reversible, reusable information cards with warnings, precautions, status, or other information printed on one side assembled into a card holder and methods for using same. The reversible signs can be selectively turned to make the warnings, precautions, or other information visible or hidden to tailor the signage to a particular patient or patient room condition or area of a medical facility. The clinical signage system provides a reliable and easy to use system for clear communication of patient or room or area conditions to healthcare professionals or visitors. The signage system is easy to clean and, with selective material choice, may be antibacterial to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases or contagions.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application is related to and claims priority benefits from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/968,746 (“the &#39;746 application”), filed on Mar. 21, 2014, entitled “Clinical Signage.” The &#39;746 application is hereby incorporated in its entirety by this reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    This application relates to signage systems and, more particularly, clinical signage systems with reversible information cards. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Hospitals and healthcare facilities are required to post information outside of patient rooms to advise healthcare professionals and visitors of potential dangers or protocols that must be observed inside the patient room. Today, hospitals sometimes use small, single use, cardboard signs to post notifications about patient protocols or hazards. However, these signs are undersized, difficult to read, and are often not current because hospital staff must change out signs each time room occupancy or conditions change. Current hospital signs are also an infection risk because they are difficult to clean and often located near touch points. Bacteria and viruses can survive on these signs and transmit infection to patients, visitors, or hospital staff. Because of these challenges, hospitals sometimes ignore the signage requirements altogether in violation of applicable regulations. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0004]    The terms “invention,” “the invention,” “this invention” and “the present invention” used in this patent are intended to refer broadly to all of the subject matter of this patent and the patent claims below. Statements containing these terms should be understood not to limit the subject matter described herein or to limit the meaning or scope of the patent claims below. Embodiments of the invention covered by this patent are defined by the claims below, not this summary. This summary is a high-level overview of various aspects of the invention and introduces some of the concepts that are further described in the Detailed Description section below. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used in isolation to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter should be understood by reference to appropriate portions of the entire specification of this patent, any or all drawings and each claim. 
         [0005]    This patent discloses clinical signage systems with reusable, reversible information cards that advise hospital staff and visitors on status, potential hazards and/or precautions that must be taken upon entering a patient room. In some embodiments, the clinical signage system has hold in place slots where the information cards may be stored with front or back sides facing out to customize the warning information to the particular patient in the hospital room. In some embodiments, the card holder may have additional supplemental card slots for specialized patient information. For example, the card holder may have extra card slots for supplemental cards that are tailored to geriatric or elderly patients, cancer patients, pediatrics, or the like. In certain embodiments, the card holder will be part of a larger wall sign with aesthetic design and additional information such as patient name, patient room number, or hospital direction information. 
         [0006]    In certain embodiments, the clinical signage system may include general information signs posted throughout the healthcare facility. These general information signs may include educational and directory information. For example, the general information card may have information directing visitors to nursing or staff stations when they arrive at the facility, or it may contain educational information explaining and describing the warning and other information on the reversible cards of the clinical signage system. 
         [0007]    In some embodiments, the clinical signage system has information cards and supplemental information cards made of acrylic glass to allow for cleaning and reduced transmission of bacteria, viruses, or infectious diseases. 
         [0008]    In some embodiments, the clinical signage system includes provisions for foam or other friction enhancing material in the information card apertures to prevent them from accidentally moving or being displaced. In other embodiments, the clinical signage system and information cards may be made of or coated with materials, like copper, that are antimicrobial to prevent transmission of disease and simplify cleaning and maintenance requirements. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]    Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the following drawing figures: 
           [0010]      FIG. 1  is a front view of a clinical signage system mounted near a patient room door. 
           [0011]      FIG. 2  is a close-up front view of the clinical signage system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  is a front view of a general information sign. 
           [0013]      FIG. 4A  is a front view of a front framing member, shown in isolation, of the clinical signage system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0014]      FIG. 4B  is a front view of a rear framing member, shown in isolation, of the clinical signage system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0015]      FIG. 4C  is a front view of a back plate, shown in isolation, of the clinical signage system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0016]      FIG. 4D  is a front view of an assembled card holder according to one embodiment of the clinical signage system. 
           [0017]      FIG. 5A  is a front view of a clinical signage system with information cards facing out. 
           [0018]      FIG. 5B  is a side view of the clinical signage system of  FIG. 5A . 
           [0019]      FIG. 6A  is a front view of four exemplary information cards according to an embodiment of the clinical signage system. 
           [0020]      FIG. 6B  is a rear view of the four information cards of  FIG. 6A . 
           [0021]      FIG. 7  shows front and rear views of three supplemental information cards of another embodiment of the clinical signage system. 
           [0022]      FIG. 8  is a front view of another embodiment of the clinical signage system in usage with information cards facing both out and in. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0023]    The subject matter of embodiments of the present invention is described here with specificity to meet statutory requirements, but this description is not necessarily intended to limit the scope of the claims. The claimed subject matter may be embodied in other ways, may include different elements or steps, and may be used in conjunction with other existing or future technologies. This description should not be interpreted as implying any particular order or arrangement among or between various steps or elements except when the order of individual steps or arrangement of elements is explicitly described. 
         [0024]    This patent discloses various clinical signage systems to inform visitors, healthcare facility staff, healthcare professionals, and others about risks, precautions, and protocols that must be observed inside a patient room or other area of a medical facility. The clinical signage system is designed to provide clear, concise, and easy to follow information to help ensure that all proper procedures are followed. The system uses a card holder and reusable, reversible information cards to customize and vary the information based on the particular patient and set of circumstances. Reversible cards provide simplicity and ease of use because all necessary information cards are located within the clinical signage system at all times. Thus, there is no need for staff or workers to locate the proper cards as they are always in the clinical signage system. A user may simply reverse the information cards to reveal the proper status, warnings, precautionary, protocol, procedure and/or other information. Furthermore, the particular design of the clinical signage system and material usage makes cleaning easier and helps prevent the spread of bacterial infections, viruses, or other contagions. The signage system herein disclosed is described for use in medical facilities but is not so limited. The signage system and associated method may be applicable in any number of settings, including, but not limited to, industrial, commercial, business, residential, or educational settings. 
         [0025]      FIGS. 1 and 2  illustrate a non-limiting embodiment of a clinical signage system  1  to help inform visitors, healthcare facility staff and others of precautions and protocols that should be observed while inside the patient room or within a particular area of a medical facility. The clinical signage system  1  is mounted next to the patient door in a position that is easily viewed by persons entering the patient room, and at a height suitable for reaching the sign by healthcare facility staff. As shown, the clinical signage system  1  is shown mounted on the left side of the patient door. However, the clinical signage system  1  may be mounted on either side of the door, or two clinical signage systems  1  may be mounted with one on either side of the patient room door. 
         [0026]    The clinical signage system  1  is shown with a plurality of reversible information cards  20 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the reversible information cards  20  are positioned in the clinical signage system  1  with their back faces  22  facing out. The clinical signage system  1  may optionally include one or more apertures containing supplemental information cards  30  that may be used to convey particularized protocol or warning information. For example, in an elder care or geriatric medicine unit, the supplemental information cards  30  may be used to convey information particular to elder care or geriatric medicine beyond the general information shown on the information cards  20 . As with the information cards  20 , the supplemental information cards  30  are shown with their back faces  32  facing outwards. The clinical signage system  1  may also include areas or provisions for additional information. For example, a patient name area  50 , which may be a small chalk board, marker board, an additional area for inserting a name tag or card, or any other type of method or device for displaying a patient name, is included in the clinical signage system  1 . A room placard  52  may be incorporated into the clinical signage system  1  to provide information such as the room name, room number, medical facility wing or department name, other location information, or other information. 
         [0027]    Still referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the clinical signage system  1  includes an outer framing member  14  which frames and may help to guide and hold information cards  20  and supplemental information cards  30  in place. The clinical signage system  1  may also optionally include a sign plate  12  and a decorative plate  10 . In some embodiments, the sign plate  12  may be concealed by the outer framing member  14 , information cards  20 , and/or any optional supplemental cards  30 . However, in other embodiments, the sign plate  12  may be larger than the outer framing member  14  and extend into view as a part of the aesthetic design of the clinical signage system  1 . Similarly, the decorative plate  10  may be included or omitted depending on the desired design of the clinical signage system  1 . As such, the decorative plate  10  and sign plate  12  may be made of any material that fits with the overall design of the medical facility, and may be painted, coated, or otherwise colored to match the interior design of the facility with which the clinical signage system will be used. 
         [0028]      FIG. 3  illustrates a general information card  40 . The general information card  40  may be used in conjunction with the signage system  1  to educate visitors, healthcare professionals and others on the meaning of the precautions or other information that are printed on the information cards  20  and supplemental information cards  30  of the clinical signage system  1  ( FIG. 2 ). The general information card  40  may include location information, instructions to visitors for signing in, or any other pertinent information that the medical facility would want to convey to visitors. For example, as shown in  FIG. 3 , the general information card  40  may optionally include visitor information  41  and a plurality of category symbols  42 . Each category symbol  42  is associated with an information box  44  that contains specific protocol or warning information  45  related to that category symbol  42 . The arrangement of specific protocol or warning information  45  within the information boxes  44  gives a clear, concise, and easy to understand explanation of the meaning of the information cards  20  ( FIG. 2 ) that will be posted near patient rooms. 
         [0029]    The general information card  40  may be made of any suitable material, but preferably is made of materials which are easy to clean or resistant to bacteria, viruses, or other potential contagions. For instance, the general information card  40  may be made of a material that is easy to clean such as, but not limited to, acrylic glass. The general information card  40  may also be made of or coated with a material that has antimicrobial properties such as copper or silver nanoparticles. Incorporation of materials with antimicrobial properties can reduce or eliminate the need for cleaning and maintenance of the general information card  40 . 
         [0030]    Still referring to  FIG. 3 , the general information card  40  may take on any number of shapes, sizes, or designs. For example, the general information card  40  may be round, square, oval, or any other shape as desired or required. The general information card  40  may also take on any color, pattern, or material to achieve a specific aesthetic or functional purpose. For example, the general information card  40  may be made of metal, such as stainless steel, aluminum, or copper, acrylic glass, glass, plastic, a composite, polymer, or wood. The general information card  40  may be dyed, colored, or painted to match the design of the medical facility or to enhance visibility. Furthermore, the designs of the category symbols  42  and specific protocol or warning information  45  may be customized to particular applications, such as a geriatric or pediatric department, or for a particular hospital system or healthcare provider. Font type and sizes for the visitor information  41  or specific protocol or warning information  45  may be chosen to aid in clarity and readability, and sized so that a reader can quickly and easily understand the information. The general information card  40  may also take on three dimensional characteristics with symbols or warnings or other text in relief or the use of braille text for the visually impaired. The general information card  40  may be positioned in any suitable location within a medical facility, such as near an elevator bank or the nurses&#39; station. 
         [0031]      FIGS. 4A-4D  illustrate an assembled card holder  13  and its constituent parts.  FIG. 4A  illustrates a outer framing member  14  which is incorporated into the card holder  13 . The outer framing member  14  has a number of outer card apertures  17  which are sized slightly smaller than the information cards  20  or supplemental information cards  30  ( FIG. 2 ) that will be placed within them. This will cause an overlap between the outer card apertures  17  and the information cards  20  or supplemental information cards  30  so that the information cards  20  or supplement information cards  30  may not pass through the outer card apertures  17 . 
         [0032]      FIG. 4B  illustrates an inner framing member  15 . Similar to the outer framing member  14 , the inner framing member  15  has a plurality of inner card apertures  18 . In contrast to the outer card apertures  17 , the inner card apertures  18  are sized to be slightly larger than the information cards  20  or supplemental information cards  30  ( FIG. 2 ). The larger size of the inner card apertures  18  allows an information card  20  or supplemental information card  30  to pass through the inner card aperture  18 . 
         [0033]    In some embodiments, the outer framing member  14  and inner framing member  15  have similar or identical outer perimeter sizes. However, the cross section of the individual arms of the inner framing member  15  is narrower than the cross section of the individual arms of the outer framing member  14 . The resulting difference in cross section accounts for the slightly larger size of the inner card apertures  18  compared to the outer card apertures  17 . 
         [0034]      FIG. 4C  illustrates a backing plate  16 . The backing plate  16  is incorporated into the assembled card holder  13  to close off the rear portion of the inner card apertures  18 . As shown in  FIG. 4C , the backing plate  16  has the same or similar outer dimensions as the outer framing member  14  and inner framing member  15  so that it will be partially or completely hidden from view when in use with information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30 . However, the backing plate  16  may be configured so it is larger than the outer framing member  14  and therefore visible. In this way, the backing plate  16  may be used as an aesthetic design feature if desired. 
         [0035]      FIG. 4D  illustrates the assembled card holder  13 . The card holder  13  is formed by stacking the inner framing member  15  on top of the backing plate  16 , and the outer framing member  14  on top of the inner framing member  15 . The difference in size between the outer card aperture  17  and the inner card aperture  18  creates a channel recess  19 . The channel recess  19  is disposed between the backing plate  16  and the overhanging lip of the outer card aperture  17  over the inner card aperture  18 . The difference in size between the outer card aperture  17  and the inner card aperture  18  may be selected based on a number of factors. The size of the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  will be a large factor in the determination of the outer card aperture  17  and inner card aperture  18  sizes. The sizing of the inner card aperture  18 , in particular, should account for enough space so that the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may slide in and out of the card holder  13  easily, yet also be tight enough that the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  do not inadvertently fall out of the card holder  13 . Also, the sizing of the outer card apertures  17  and inner card apertures  18  may take into account a desired size for the channel recess  19  to allow for regular cleaning. In some embodiments, the channel recess  19  should be sized large enough that a finger or cleaning tool may clean out the channel recess  19  and prevent the buildup of dirt, bacteria, or other contagions. 
         [0036]    The card holder  13  may be made or assembled through other methods in addition to the stacking configuration described above. Depending on material, cost considerations, or the number of units to be produced, the card holder  13  may be cast, injection molded, stamped, machined, or otherwise fabricated. 
         [0037]    The card holder  13  make take on any number of variations or characteristics as necessary for a particular application. For example, the card holder  13  or any of its components may take on any shape or size to match that of the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  ( FIG. 2 ). The card holder  13  may be made of any suitable material that may be selected based on factors such as cost, microbial resistance, ease of manufacture, or appearance. Exemplary materials for the card holder  13  or any of its components may include stainless steel, aluminum, or copper, acrylic glass, glass, plastic, a composite, polymer, or wood. Any particular material may be colored, painted, or dyed. Surface treatments for appearance or antimicrobial properties, such as the application of silver nanoparticles, may be incorporated into the card holder  13 . 
         [0038]    The card holder  13  may take on a wide variety of configurations for any particular applications. As shown in  FIG. 4D , the card holder  13  has a generally vertical arrangement for the information cards  20  and a side-by-side arrangement for the supplemental information cards  30 . The card holder  13  may, for example, be configured with only the four (or other suitable number) vertically oriented card apertures and omit the apertures for the supplemental information cards  30 . Alternatively, the card holder  13  may be configured in a horizontal orientation or as a two dimensional array of card apertures. The orientations of the outer framing member  14  and inner framing member  15  may be reversed so that the outer card aperture  17  and inner card aperture  18  open to the left side. The ability to reverse the orientation of the card apertures provides flexibility in mounting locations for the card holder  13  to account for corners or other obstructions that may be present in the mounting area. The card holder  13  may also be designed so that information cards  20  can be inserted from both directions, or to have a vertical insertion orientation. The card holder  13  may also be configured to hold any suitable number of cards and is not limited to the number shown in the Figures. 
         [0039]    As shown, the outer card aperture  17  and inner card aperture  18  are sized to complement the information card  20  (see e.g.,  FIGS. 6A-6B ) to allow the card to slide in and out of the card aperture but not pass through the outer card aperture  17  in a direction perpendicular to the backing plate  16 . Additional methods for securing the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may be used in combination with, or in place of, properly sized outer card apertures  17  and inner card apertures  18 . As one non-limiting example, foam or rubber may be inserted into the channel recess to provide friction or interference and prevent accidental movement of the information cards  20  or supplemental information cards  30 . Information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may be held in the card holder  13  by way of clips, reusable adhesive, hook and loop fasteners, or other attachment means, as well. 
         [0040]      FIGS. 5A and 5B  illustrate front and side views of an embodiment of the clinical signage system  1  to convey protocol, cautionary, and other information to visitors and healthcare facility staff. The clinical signage system  1  is shown with a plurality of reversible information cards  20  (discussed in more detail below) positioned with their front faces  21  facing out. Specifically, the information cards  20  are disposed within the inner card apertures  18  of the inner framing member  15  and behind the outer card apertures  17  of the outer framing member  14 . As discussed above, the information cards  20  are sized to be slightly larger than the outer card apertures  17  and slightly smaller than the inner card apertures  18  so that the information cards  20  will be retained within the clinical signage system  1  by the channel recesses  19 . A sign plate  12  (equivalent to the backing plate  16  of  FIG. 4 ) closes off the rear of the inner card aperture  18  and, in some embodiments, extends beyond the boundaries of the inner framing member  15  and outer framing member  14  as a design element. In the illustrated embodiment, a decorative plate  10  is included in the clinical signage system  1  for aesthetic and mounting purposes. 
         [0041]    In some embodiments, the clinical signage system  1  may include optional reversible supplemental information cards  30 , shown in  FIG. 5A  with their front faces  31  facing out. As set forth above, a patient name area  50 , which may be a small chalk board, marker board, an additional area for inserting a name tag or card, or any other type of method or device for putting a patient name, is included in the clinical signage system  1 . A room placard  52  may be incorporated into the clinical signage system  1  to provide information such as the room name, room number, medical facility wing or department name, or other location or desired information. 
         [0042]      FIG. 5B  is a side view of the clinical signage system  1 . In some embodiments, as described above, the clinical signage system  1  may be assembled as a stacked system of layers. The clinical signage system  1  is assembled with a decorative plate  10  closest to the wall or other surface on which the clinical signage system  1  will be used. A sign plate  12  is placed on top of the decorative plate  10 . The inner framing member  15  and outer framing member  14  are then stacked on the sign plate  12 , respectively. The patient name area  50  may be layered on top of the sign plate  12  as shown, or may be integrated with one of the other layers. The outer card aperture  17  and inner card aperture  18 , along with their relative proportions, provide a space for a supplemental information card  30  (not shown) to be placed into the clinical signage system  1  if desired. 
         [0043]      FIGS. 6A ,  6 B, and  7  illustrate exemplary embodiments of information cards  20  and supplemental information cards  30 . Referring to  FIG. 6A , each reversible information card  20  has a front face  21 . The front face  21  of the information card  20  may be printed with a category symbol  23  and specific protocol, warning, or other information  24 . The category symbol  23  may consist of a colored or patterned image incorporating a design and optionally words or descriptive symbols. The particular design or color scheme of the various category symbols  23  may be chosen to indicate relative severity, risk, or simple differentiation between categories. The specific protocol or warning information  24  may consist of colored or black- and -white pictograms and/or text indicating specific practices or cautionary or other information. 
         [0044]    Referring to  FIG. 6B , each information card  20  has a back face  22 . The back face  22  of each information card  20  has a card stripe  25 . The card stripe  25  is colored or patterned to match a category symbol  23  on the front face  21  of the information card  20 . The card stripe  25  provides a point of reference for a user to quickly and easily identify the appropriate information card  20  when reversing the information card  20  to show the front face  21 . 
         [0045]    Referring to  FIG. 7 , each of reversible supplemental information cards  30  has a front face  31  and a back face  32 . The front face  31  of each supplemental information card  30  features a symbol or other graphic or text  33  to indicate a particular precaution or risk that may be associated with a patient in the room. The supplemental information cards  30  are typically cards directed towards specific concerns or protocols that may not be generally applicable to all types of patients. For example, supplemental information cards  30  may be used to give notice of particular practices for elderly patients while information cards  20  relay more generally applicable information. Similar to information cards  20 , the supplemental information cards  30  each have a back face  32  with card stripes  34 . The card stripes  34  provide an indication to a user of what category or precaution a particular supplemental information card  30  corresponds to when the supplemental information card is placed in the clinical signage system  1  ( FIG. 2 ). When the user requires a particular supplemental information card  30  to be positioned with its front face  31  in view, the card stripes  34  on the back face  32  indicate which is the correct supplemental information card  30  to reverse. 
         [0046]    The information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may be made of any suitable material and in some cases are made of materials which are easy to clean or resistant to bacteria, viruses, or other potential contagions. For instance, the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may be made of a material that is easy to clean such as, but not limited to, acrylic glass. The information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may also be made of or coated with a material that has antimicrobial properties such as copper or silver nanoparticles. Incorporation of materials with antimicrobial properties can reduce or eliminate the need for cleaning and maintenance of the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30 . 
         [0047]    Still referring to  FIGS. 6A ,  6 B, and  7 , the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may take on any number of shapes, sizes, or designs. For example, the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may be round, square, oval, or any other shape as desired or required. In certain embodiments, the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may also take on any color, pattern, or material to achieve a specific aesthetic or functional purpose. For example, the information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may be made of metal, such as stainless steel, aluminum, or copper, acrylic glass, glass, plastic, a composite, polymer, or wood. The information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may be dyed, colored, or painted to match the design of the medical facility or to enhance visibility. Furthermore, the designs of the category symbols  23 , specific protocol or warning or other information  24 , and/or symbol or text  33  may be customized to particular applications, such as a geriatric or pediatric department, or for a particular hospital system or healthcare provider. Font sizes for the category symbol  23  or specific protocol or warning or other information  24  may be chosen for its clarity and readability, and sized so that a reader can quickly and easily understand the information. The information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  may also take on three dimensional characteristics with symbols or warnings or other text in relief or the use of braille text for the visually impaired. 
         [0048]      FIG. 8  illustrates a clinical signage system  1  during usage with a plurality of information cards  20  and optional supplemental information cards  30  to convey information about a particular patient room or area of a medical facility. A subset of the information cards  20  are positioned with their back faces  22  visible, while the balance of the information cards  20  are positioned with their front faces  21  visible to convey information specific to the patient room or area of a medical facility. Similarly, a subset of the supplemental information cards  30  are positioned with their back faces  32  visible, while the balance of the supplemental information cards  30  are positioned with their front faces  31  visible. When the front face  21  of the information card  20  is visible, the category symbol  23  and specific protocol or warning or other information  24  are visible. When the back face  22  of the information card  20  is visible, the card stripe  25  can be seen. Similarly, the symbol  33  and card stripe  34  of the supplemental information cards  30  are visible when the front face  31  and back face  32  of the supplemental information card  30  is visible, respectively. Because of the nature of the specific protocol or warning or other information  24  and symbols  33 , they may often be mutually exclusive in use and not all information cards  20  or supplemental information cards  30  will be positioned with their front faces  21 ,  31  visible during use. As discussed, in some embodiments, a patient name area  50  is included in the clinical signage system  1 . 
         [0049]    The clinical signage system  1  includes a number of outer framing members  14  which hold the information cards  20  and supplemental information cards  30  in place. As shown in  FIG. 8 , certain embodiments of the clinical signage system  1  may allow for the information cards  20  to slide left or right into and out of the clinical signage system  1 . The clinical signage system  1  can be configured to accommodate any suitable number of information cards  20  and/or supplemental information cards  30  and is not limited to the particular arrangement illustrated. 
         [0000]    The foregoing description of aspects and features of the disclosure, including illustrated examples, has been presented only for the purpose of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. For example, the signage system and associated method may be modified for use in any applicable setting including, but not limited to, industrial, commercial, business, residential, or educational settings. Numerous modifications, adaptations, and uses thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Aspects and features from each example disclosed can be combined with any other example. The illustrative examples described above are given to introduce the reader to the general subject matter discussed here and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosed concepts.