Visualization of a parameter which is measured on the human body
First Claim
1. A method for visualization of a parameter which is measured continuously on or in a human body, in particular a glucose concentration, comprising the following steps:
- a) subdividing a measured value range for the measured parameter into two or more sub-ranges;
)b) calculating trend information relating to the future expected profile of the measured parameter on the basis of two or more measured values;
c) determining a result value, based on a current value of the measured parameter, the calculated trend information and a definable input value, where the result value and the input value are different quantities, one being a time period and one being the sub-range; and
d) displaying the determined result value.
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Abstract
A parameter which is measured continuously in a human body, such as a glucose concentration, is displayed for a patient to understand her current physiological situation and predicted changes and if appropriate that corrective actions. A measured value range for the measured parameter is subdivided into two or more sub-ranges. Trend information is then calculated relating to the future expected profile of the measured parameter on the basis of two or more measured values. A time period after which it is predicted that the measured parameter will have left its current sub-range is calculated based on a current value of the measured parameter and the calculated trend information. Finally, the determined time period is displayed. An apparatus and computer program for carrying this method are also disclosed.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for visualization of a parameter which is measured continuously on or in a human body, in particular a glucose concentration, comprising the following steps:
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a) subdividing a measured value range for the measured parameter into two or more sub-ranges;
)b) calculating trend information relating to the future expected profile of the measured parameter on the basis of two or more measured values; c) determining a result value, based on a current value of the measured parameter, the calculated trend information and a definable input value, where the result value and the input value are different quantities, one being a time period and one being the sub-range; and d) displaying the determined result value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus for visualization of a parameter which is measured continuously on or in a human body, in particular a glucose concentration, comprising:
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a) a measurement apparatus for continuous measurement or feeding of a parameter which is measured on or in a human body, in particular a glucose concentration; b) a system controller coupled to the measurement apparatus having, a computer for the calculation of trend information about a future expected profile of the parameter which is measured and for determination of a result value, and a memory unit for storage of a measured value range subdivision, parameters fed in and measured values; and c) a display coupled to the system controller; wherein the system controller being designed and programmed such that, d) the measured value range of the measurement apparatus can be subdivided into at least two sub-ranges; e) the result value can be determined on the basis of a current value of the measured parameter, the calculated trend information and the definable input value, where the result value and the input value are different quantities, one being a time period and one being a determined sub-range; and f) the determined result value can be output via the display. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A computer program product for visualization of a parameter which is measured continuously on or in a human body, in particular a glucose concentration, comprising:
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a) data is processed from a measurement, which is carried out continuously on or in a human body, of a parameter, in particular a glucose concentration; b) a measured value range of the measured parameter is subdivided into sub-ranges; c) trend information about the future expected profile of the measured parameter is calculated from the measured data; d) a result value is determined, based on a current value of the measured parameter, the calculated trend information and the definable input value, where the result value and the input value are different quantities, one being a time period and one being a determined sub-range; and e) the result value is provided as the output.
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