WATERTIGHT CARDIAC MONITORING SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A cardiac monitoring system for ambulatory patients including an ECG monitor comprising:
- a nonconductive watertight case;
a rechargeable battery located in the case;
an ECG signal processor located in the case and having an input for receiving ECG signals from a patient;
a memory, located in the case, for storing processed ECG signal information;
a wireless transceiver, located in the case and coupled to the ECG signal processor, and operable to wirelessly transmit ECG signal information to a receiver; and
a user interface, located on the outside of the case and electrically coupled to one or more components inside the case, the user interface comprising only a plurality of electrical contacts.
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Abstract
An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a small multi-electrode patch that adhesively attaches to the chest of a patient. A reusable battery-powered ECG monitor clips onto the patch and receives patient electrical signals from the electrodes of the patch. A processor continuously processes received ECG signals and stores the signals in memory in the monitor. Processed ECG signals and cardiac event information are sent wirelessly to a cellphone handset for relay to a monitoring center. The ECG monitor is contained in a watertight sealed case with only electrical contacts on the outside of the case. The electrical contacts electrically couple the ECG monitor to the electrodes of the patch during patient monitoring and to a charger during recharge of the battery.
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1. A cardiac monitoring system for ambulatory patients including an ECG monitor comprising:
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a nonconductive watertight case; a rechargeable battery located in the case; an ECG signal processor located in the case and having an input for receiving ECG signals from a patient; a memory, located in the case, for storing processed ECG signal information; a wireless transceiver, located in the case and coupled to the ECG signal processor, and operable to wirelessly transmit ECG signal information to a receiver; and a user interface, located on the outside of the case and electrically coupled to one or more components inside the case, the user interface comprising only a plurality of electrical contacts. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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