Method and system for controlling data information between two portable apparatuses

• US 20080228057A1
• Filed: 03/19/2008
• Published: 09/18/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 07/09/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
• Original Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
• Inventors: Eilersen, Michael, Graskov, Henning, Lav, Steffen, Hansen, Henrik Egesborg
• Application Number:
  US12/051,134
• Publication Number:
  US 20080228057A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/365
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/002 Monitoring the patient using a local or closed circuit, e.g. in a room or building A61B5/0017 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3553 remote, e.g. between patient's home and doctor's office
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3584 using modem, internet or bluetooth
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/201 Glucose concentration
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/1452 pressurised by means of pistons
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/18 Self-organising networks, e.g. ad-hoc networks or sensor networks

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and system of controlling data information between two portable handheld apparatuses where the portable apparatuses include a first apparatus for performing a first operation and a second operation, and a second apparatus including a drug administration device. Each apparatus is capable one or more of the following: storing, transmitting, receiving, processing and displaying data information, and where the two apparatuses have a number of interrelated positions during normal use, where the method includes: automatically storing at least first data information relevant to said first operation in said first apparatus, automatically storing at least second data information relevant to said second operation in said second apparatus, and automatically transmitting, via short-range communications means, data information relevant to at least one of said first and second operations between said first and second apparatuses when said apparatuses are mutually positioned in one of said number of interrelated positions.

Claims

1. A method of controlling data information between two portable handheld medical apparatuses, wherein the apparatuses perform a first operation and a second operation, the method comprising:

portable handheld apparatuses comprising;

a first apparatus for performing the first operation, and

a second apparatus comprising a drug administration device for performing the second operation,

wherein each apparatus provides for at least one of storing, transmitting, receiving, processing and displaying data information, and wherein the two apparatuses have a number of interrelated positions during normal use, and wherein the method further comprises controlling data information between two portable handheld medical apparatuses by;

automatically storing at least first data information relevant to said first operation in said first apparatus,

automatically storing at least second data information relevant to said second operation in said second apparatus, and

automatically transmitting, via short-range communications means, data information relevant to at least one of said first and second operations between said first and second apparatuses when said apparatuses are mutually positioned in one of said number of interrelated positions.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein automatically transmitting data information between said first and second apparatuses comprises one or more of the following:

checking an unique and individual apparatus identification number for each apparatus, and

pairing a first apparatus and a second apparatus by linking their individual and unique identification numbers.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein said first apparatus is a protective cap unit.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein one of said number of interrelated positions is obtained when said first apparatus is fitted onto said second apparatus.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein said first apparatus comprises an integrated body fluid analyser.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein said first apparatus comprises an integrated wireless receiver for receiving data information from a third apparatus.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein said third apparatus is selected from the group of:

a continuous blood glucose meter (CGM) located on the patient'"'"'s body,

a pulse monitor,

a balance, and

any other apparatus adapted to measure at least one physiological parameter.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein said first apparatus is selected from the group of:

a lipid monitor,

a pulse monitor,

a lancet device,

a storage container, and

a blood glucose monitor (BGM).

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein drug administration device comprises an insulin administration device.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein said data information is transmitted using one selected from the group of:

optical communications means,

inductive communications means, and

electrical communications means.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein said first and second operations are selected from the group of:

injection of medication,

measurement of a body fluid,

administering a number of carbohydrates, and

performing a physical activity.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein at least one of said first and said second apparatus comprises means for at least one of suggesting and presenting a number of operations relevant for said treatment and assisting the patient to be at least partly in compliance with a specified or predetermined regime.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein said data information relates to one or more of the following:

amount of medication,

type of medication,

body fluid concentration,

time stamp,

amount of food,

measurement of physical activity,

notification of appointment,

inventory logistics, and

body characteristics.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein said data information is transmitted to at least one selected from the group of

a central server connected to a packet-switched network,

a mobile telephone,

a client connected to a packet-switched network, and

another device capable of receiving, showing and/or processing the received data information.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein said data information at said central server is accessible by relatives or any other relevant third parties by establishing a connection between a computer and said server.

16. The method according to claims 15, wherein said date information at said central server is automatically transmitted to at least one of relatives and any other relevant third parties by e-mail or by other message formats to at least one of computers and mobile communications terminals.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein in that said data information at said central server is used in connection with a clinical trial of a predetermined product.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein said data information at said central server is used by a physician in order to determine when a consultation is needed.

27. The system according to claim 18, wherein the drug administration device comprises an insulin administration device.

28. The system according to claim 27, wherein said data information is transmitted using one selected from the group of:

optical communications means,

inductive communications means, and

electrical communications means.

29. The system according to claim 28, wherein said first and second operations are selected from the group of:

injection of medication,

measurement of a body fluid,

administering a number of carbohydrates, and

performing a physical activity.

30. The system according to claim 29, wherein at least one of said first and said second apparatus comprises means for at least one of suggesting and presenting a number of operations relevant for said treatment and assisting the patient to be at least partly in compliance with a specified or predetermined regime.

31. The system according to claim 30, wherein said data information relates to one or more of the following:

amount of medication,

type of medication,

body fluid concentration,

time stamp,

amount of food,

measurement of physical activity,

notification of appointment,

inventory logistics, and

body characteristics.

32. The system according to claim 31, wherein said data information is transmitted to at least one selected from the group of

a central server connected to a packet-switched network,

a mobile telephone,

a client connected to a packet-switched network, and

another device capable of receiving, showing and/or processing the received data information.

33. The system according to claim 32, wherein said data information at said central server is accessible by relatives or any other relevant third parties by establishing a connection between a computer and said server.

34. The system according to claim 33, wherein said date information at said central server is automatically transmitted to at least one of relatives and any other relevant third parties by e-mail or by other message formats to at least one of computers and mobile communications terminals.

35. The system according to claim 34, wherein said data information at said central server is used in connection with a clinical trial of a predetermined product.

36. The system according to claim 35, wherein said data information at said central server is used by a physician in order to determine when a consultation is needed.

19. A system for controlling data information between two portable handheld apparatuses, wherein the apparatuses are structured to perform a first operation and a second operation, the system comprising:

portable handheld apparatuses comprising a first apparatus for performing the first operation and a second apparatus comprising a drug administration device for performing the second operation, where each apparatus has means for one or more of the following;

storing, transmitting, receiving, processing and displaying data information, and where the two apparatuses have a number of interrelated positions during normal use, wherein

said first apparatus comprises storage means for automatically storing at least first data information relevant to said first operation,

said second apparatus comprises storage means for automatically storing at least second data information relevant to said second operation, and

that said first and second apparatuses comprise short-range communications means for automatically transmitting data information relevant to at least one of said first and second operations between said first and second apparatuses when said apparatuses are mutually positioned in one of said number of interrelated positions.

20. The system according to claim 19, wherein the storage means of each apparatus comprises a unique and individual apparatus identification number and that the storage means of at least one apparatus comprises information relating to pairing a first apparatus and a second apparatus by linking their individual and unique identification numbers.

21. The system according to claim 20, wherein said first apparatus is a protective cap unit.

22. The system according to claim 21, wherein one of said number of interrelated positions is obtained when said first apparatus is fitted onto said second apparatus.

23. The system according to claim 23, wherein said first apparatus comprises an integrated body fluid analyser.

24. The system according to claim 23, wherein said first apparatus comprises an integrated wireless receiver for receiving data information from a third apparatus.

25. The system according to claim 24, wherein said third apparatus is selected from the group of:

a continuous blood glucose meter (CGM) located on the patient'"'"'s body,

a pulse monitor,

a balance,

and any other apparatus adapted to measure at least one physiological parameter.

26. The system according to claim 25, wherein said first apparatus is selected from the group of:

a lipid monitor,

a pulse monitor,

a lancet device,

a storage container, and

a blood glucose monitor (BGM).