Universal serial bus (USB) based remote health monitoring
First Claim
1. A health monitoring system for communicating with a remote computing facility, the system comprising:
- a health monitoring device;
a programmable microprocessor-based unit in signal communication with the health monitoring device and in signal communication with the remote computing facility; and
a removable memory device.
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Abstract
A modular self-care health monitoring system which employs a compact microprocessor-based unit such as a video game system of the type that includes switches for controlling device operation and a program cartridge. In accordance with the invention, the program cartridge adapts the microprocessor-based unit for operation with a glucose monitor (or, another type of health monitor). The microprocessor-based unit processes data supplied by the glucose monitor to supply signals for displaying relevant information on a display unit that may be included in the microprocessor-based unit or may be a separate unit such as a television or video display monitor. The system provides for transmission of signals to a remote clearinghouse or a healthcare facility via telephone lines or other transmission media. The clearinghouse includes signal processing capability for transmission of reports to a remotely located healthcare professional via facsimile transmission.
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24 Claims
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1. A health monitoring system for communicating with a remote computing facility, the system comprising:
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a health monitoring device;
a programmable microprocessor-based unit in signal communication with the health monitoring device and in signal communication with the remote computing facility; and
a removable memory device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A health monitoring system for communicating with a remote computing facility, the system comprising:
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a health monitoring device;
a programmable microprocessor-based unit in signal communication with the health monitoring device and in signal communication with the remote computing facility;
a removable memory device; and
at least one receptacle constructed for connection with at least one of the health monitoring device and the removable memory device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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