Portable data collection device
First Claim
1. A remote data collection device in communication with a central server, the data collection device comprising:
- an image sensor for capturing diagnostic images;
a processor for processing the captured images;
a memory for storing the captured images; and
a communications port for transmitting the captured images to the central server and for receiving instructions from the central server; and
a user interface to facilitate use of the data collection device by a remote party.
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Abstract
A portable data collection device is provided for diagnostic image and data collection at a remote location. The device is implemented as an otoscope including a speculum and light source for illumination of the ear canal. A digital camera element collects the reflected images and provides the images to a processor. The processor processes the images using pattern matching techniques and displays and/or stores suitable images. The images are transferred to a base station for subsequent transmission to a remote server or computer, where an authorized party may access and examine the images. An authorization or prescription from the remote server or computer may be required to enable data collection and transmission by the otoscope.
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14 Claims
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1. A remote data collection device in communication with a central server, the data collection device comprising:
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an image sensor for capturing diagnostic images;
a processor for processing the captured images;
a memory for storing the captured images; and
a communications port for transmitting the captured images to the central server and for receiving instructions from the central server; and
a user interface to facilitate use of the data collection device by a remote party. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for remote data collection comprising:
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a remote, portable otoscope comprising a controllable light source for illuminating a target area of an ear canal and generating reflected images, a digital camera element for capturing the reflected images, a processor for processing the reflected images, a memory for storing the processed images, and a first communications port for transmitting the processed images and receiving data from an external source;
a base unit having a second communications port for receiving images from the otoscope and for transmitting instructions to the otoscope; and
a central server in communication with the base unit for receiving images from the base unit and transmitting instructions to the base unit, and for receiving data collection instructions from an authorized, prescribing party.
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