METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE HEALTH MONITORING AND PROVIDING HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION
First Claim
1. A method of processing glucose data in handling a diabetic condition using a portable microprocessor-based unit in signal communication with a glucose monitor, comprising:
- (a) coupling the glucose monitor directly to the portable microprocessor-based unit;
(b) measuring a blood glucose level with the blood glucose monitor;
(c) generating a glucose signal corresponding to the blood glucose level;
(d) converting the measured blood glucose level to a digital signal; and
(e) directly transmitting the blood glucose signal from the glucose monitor to the portable microprocessor-based unit.
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Abstract
A health monitoring system includes a plurality of remote user sites, each remote user site comprising at least one health monitoring device for collection of user health monitoring data, an interactive video device, and a user interface apparatus; at least one remote computing facility configured for signal communication with, and to receive health monitoring data-related signals from, the plurality of remote user sites; and at least one computer, configured for signal communication with the remote computing facility, wherein the interactive video device is interactively coupled with the remote computing facility. Associated methods are also described.
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29 Claims
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1. A method of processing glucose data in handling a diabetic condition using a portable microprocessor-based unit in signal communication with a glucose monitor, comprising:
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(a) coupling the glucose monitor directly to the portable microprocessor-based unit;
(b) measuring a blood glucose level with the blood glucose monitor;
(c) generating a glucose signal corresponding to the blood glucose level;
(d) converting the measured blood glucose level to a digital signal; and
(e) directly transmitting the blood glucose signal from the glucose monitor to the portable microprocessor-based unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A blood glucose monitoring system comprising:
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a. a blood glucose monitor for receiving a test strip including a reagent impregnated portion having blood applied thereto, monitoring a blood glucose level and producing digitally encoded blood glucose level signals representative of said blood glucose level;
b. a programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit including;
1) a display for displaying information;
2) a plurality of switches operable for interactively controlling said microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and for manipulating said information displayed on said display; and
3) a circuit coupled to said plurality of switches for generating display signals in response to said operation of said switches;
c. a digital data storage medium, the medium 1) readable by said programmable micro-processor based unit; and
2) tangibly embodying therein a program of instructions executable by said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit, said program of instructions including instructions for displaying information on said display in an interactive manner in response to said signals generated by said circuit and based upon said digitally encoded health signals and further for running a calibration procedure by reading a code strip inserted into the monitor;
d. a signal interface connected in signal communication with said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and said blood glucose monitor for directly coupling said digitally encoded health signals supplied by said blood glucose monitor to said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit; and
e. a signal processor for performing signal processing functions in accordance with said program of instructions. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A blood glucose monitoring system comprising:
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a. a blood glucose monitor for receiving a test strip including a reagent impregnated portion having blood applied thereto, monitoring a blood glucose level and producing digitally encoded blood glucose level signals representative of said blood glucose level;
b. a programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit including;
1) a display for displaying information;
2) a plurality of switches operable for interactively controlling said microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and for manipulating said information displayed on said display; and
3) a circuit coupled to said plurality of switches for generating display signals in response to said operation of said switches;
c. a digital data storage medium, the medium 1) readable by said programmable micro-processor based unit; and
2) tangibly embodying therein a program of instructions executable by said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit, said program of instructions including instructions for displaying information on said display in an interactive manner in response to said signals generated by said circuit and based upon said digitally encoded health signals and further for monitoring food intake;
d. a signal interface connected in signal communication with said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and said blood glucose monitor for directly coupling said digitally encoded health signals supplied by said blood glucose monitor to said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit; and
e. a signal processor for performing signal processing functions in accordance with said program of instructions. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A blood glucose monitoring system comprising:
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a. a blood glucose monitor for receiving a test strip including a reagent impregnated portion having blood applied thereto, monitoring a blood glucose level and producing digitally encoded blood glucose level signals representative of said blood glucose level;
b. a programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit including;
1) a display for displaying information;
2) a plurality of switches operable for interactively controlling said microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and for manipulating said information displayed on said display; and
3) a circuit coupled to said plurality of switches for generating display signals in response to said operation of said switches;
c. a digital data storage medium, the medium 1) readable by said programmable micro-processor based unit; and
2) tangibly embodying therein a program of instructions executable by said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit, said program of instructions including instructions for displaying information on said display in an interactive manner in response to said signals generated by said circuit and based upon said digitally encoded health signals and further for storing time and date tagged glucose test results and calibration information;
d. a signal interface connected in signal communication with said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and said blood glucose monitor for directly coupling said digitally encoded health signals supplied by said blood glucose monitor to said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit; and
e. a signal processor for performing signal processing functions in accordance with said program of instructions. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A blood glucose monitoring system comprising:
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a. a blood glucose monitor for receiving a test strip including a reagent impregnated portion having blood applied thereto, monitoring a blood glucose level and producing digitally encoded blood glucose level signals representative of said blood glucose level;
b. a programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit including;
1) a display for displaying information;
2) a plurality of switches operable for interactively controlling said microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and for manipulating said information displayed on said display; and
3) a circuit coupled to said plurality of switches for generating display signals in response to said operation of said switches;
c. a digital data storage medium, the medium 1) readable by said programmable micro-processor based unit; and
2) tangibly embodying therein a program of instructions executable by said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit, said program of instructions including instructions for displaying information on said display in an interactive manner in response to said signals generated by said circuit and based upon said digitally encoded health signals and further for indicating trend information of a system user;
d. a signal interface connected in signal communication with said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and said blood glucose monitor for directly coupling said digitally encoded health signals supplied by said blood glucose monitor to said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit; and
e. a signal processor for performing signal processing functions in accordance with said program of instructions. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A blood glucose monitoring system comprising:
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a. a blood glucose monitor for receiving a test strip including a reagent impregnated portion having blood applied thereto, monitoring a blood glucose level and producing digitally encoded blood glucose level signals representative of said blood glucose level;
b. a programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit including;
1) a display for displaying information;
2) a plurality of switches operable for interactively controlling said microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and for manipulating said information displayed on said display; and
3) a circuit coupled to said plurality of switches for generating display signals in response to said operation of said switches;
c. a digital data storage medium, the medium 1) readable by said programmable micro-processor based unit; and
2) tangibly embodying therein a program of instructions executable by said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit, said program of instructions including instructions for displaying information on said display in an interactive manner in response to said signals generated by said circuit and based upon said digitally encoded health signals and further for monitoring exercise;
d. a signal interface connected in signal communication with said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit and said blood glucose monitor for directly coupling said digitally encoded health signals supplied by said blood glucose monitor to said programmable microprocessor-based interactive handheld unit; and
e. a signal processor for performing signal processing functions in accordance with said program of instructions. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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