IN-HOME HEALTH MONITORING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

• US 20110224501A1
• Filed: 03/12/2011
• Published: 09/15/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Scotte Hudsmith
• Original Assignee: Scotte Hudsmith
• Inventors: Hudsmith, Scotte
• Application Number:
  US13/046,707
• Publication Number:
  US 20110224501A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/300
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7435 Displaying user selection data, e.g. icons in a graphical user interface
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/10 relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation

Abstract

A health monitoring system that allows users to maintain an autonomous lifestyle while providing health observation and reporting for family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The system is supported by a network for critical, round-the-clock health monitoring and remote care, and may be used in the home or elsewhere. In one exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a touch-screen computing device that also may function as a television and video or DVD player, and provides a series of service options for users. The computing device is connected to a network and/or the Internet.

Claims

1. A system for health and activity monitoring, comprising:

a computing device with a computer processor or microprocessor, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to present on a display a user with a plurality of services or options, further wherein the plurality of services or options comprises the following;

a health monitoring service, which when selected presents the user with a health monitoring option screen with a plurality of specific health care functions; and

a medication option, which when selected assists the user in taking and managing their medication.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the specific health care functions include one or more of the following options:

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;

blood pressure;

weight;

glucose;

heart monitoring;

pulse oxygen;

activity monitor;

wound care;

temperature; and

symptom monitoring.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the computing device receives information from a medical device used by the user for a specific health care function.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the information is received via wired communication or wireless communication.

5. The system of claim 3, wherein the information received is presented on the display.

6. The system of claim 3, wherein the computing device triggers an alert if the information received is outside of an established limit or published standard for an applicable health parameter, and initiates contact with a healthcare professional or monitor in a remote location.

7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a camera or webcam.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device comprises a touchscreen display.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the medication option presents a screen that reminds the user to take his or her medicine.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the computing device presents a series of alarms if the user does not respond to the system'"'"'s reminders to take medicine, or indicates that the medicine was not taken but does not provide an appropriate explanation.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the computing device provides an alert to a healthcare professional or monitor in a remote location if the medication is not taken.

12. The system of claim 10, wherein the computing device provides an alert to a family member of the user if the medication is not taken.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of services or options further comprises one or more of the following:

a personal health record option, which when selected prompts the user to enter or edit personal health record information;

a daily activities option, which when selected allows the user to indicate his or her general status or particular activities the user is performing;

an emergency function, which when selected allows the user to contact emergency services;

a supplies and services function, which when selected allows the user to order medical, food, or household supplies;

a family connect option, which when selected presents the user with a list of family members and a variety of ways in which to contact them;

a family legacy function, which when selected allows the user to record, store or publish recordings, videos or pictures, and make them accessible to family members and others;

and a community connect function, which when selected provides the user with several options for social or community-based communications or interaction.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the community connect function comprises a connection with a social networking webpage, a senior communication, a religious or faith-based community, or an exercise group.

15. The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device is connected to a network or the Internet, and is monitored from a remote call or administrative center.

16. The system of claim 1, wherein computing device is located in the home or residence of the user.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein the user is a senior user.

18. The system of claim 1, wherein information from the computing device may be accessed by family members of the user who are located remotely from the home or residence of the user.