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Method and System for Remote Tele-Health Services

  • US 20120179479A1
  • Filed: 01/10/2011
  • Published: 07/12/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method comprising the steps of:

  • determining an occupancy status of a cabin comprising an enclosure comprising a plurality of vital signs monitoring devices including a blood pressure cuff, a temperature monitor, a spirometer, and an oximeter, a patient chair comprising a plurality of medical sensors including a stethoscope, and an electrocardiograph, a weight scale, a height measurement device, a first video monitor for videoconference calls, a first camera for the videoconference calls, a second camera for skin and orifice inspection, a sanitation device for sanitation of air and interior surfaces of said cabin, an air management device operable for sanitizing air entering the cabin, a presence detector, and a door having an electrically operated lock, said cabin being operable for facilitating health care services;

    detecting contaminates on a floor of said cabin;

    initiating a sanitation of said cabin using at least said sanitation device when said status is unoccupied and contaminates are detected;

    admitting a patient into said cabin by unlocking and opening said door;

    initiating a videoconference between the patient and a remote medical practitioner at a medical call center;

    capturing data from said plurality of vital signs monitoring devices, plurality of medical sensors, said weight scale, and said height measurement device;

    transmitting said captured data to the remote medical practitioner for diagnosis;

    processing prescriptions from the remote medical practitioner for the patient; and

    processing additional test requests by the remote medical practitioner for the patient.

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