A support panel (16) is provided comprising a base member (11), the base member (11) being the mechanically stabilizing component of the support panel (11), at least one mechanical coupler (18) on the base member (11), an identifier which can electronically be read out through the at least one second electrical connector (28), at least one second electrical connector (28) located on the base member (11), and at least one functional module (34) selected from a sensor, an actuator, a control unit, an electrical link, and a power supply, wherein the at least one mechanical coupler (18) and the at least one second electrical connector (28) are designed for reversible mechanical and electrical connection to a bed frame assembly (30), and wherein a top surface (17) of the support panel (16), opposite to the bottom surface (15), is designed to be applied with a mattress (20).
