Cloud-Based Monitoring of Medical Devices
First Claim
1. A monitoring system for medical apparatus being self-operated in a home environment, said medical apparatus including a powered device, comprising:
- a communications transmitter operatively connected to said powered device, said communications transmitter being operable to transmit data relating to the operation of the medical apparatus to a remote central station utilizing a cellular network.
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Abstract
A system for monitoring the use of a home-based medical apparatus providing medical therapy to a patient incorporates communication technology to permit communication from the operated component of the medical apparatus via a cellular network to a Cloud storage site. The operated medical apparatus can report any operational function to the Cloud storage site, which can be accessed by appropriate medical professionals or caregivers by contacting the Cloud storage site through a cellular network. If the medical apparatus is properly configured, the medical professional could change certain operational functions of the medical apparatus through the Cloud by communicating with the medical apparatus directly. Alternatively, a medical caregiver can visit the home-based patient to modify the operation of the medical apparatus. By limiting the number of visits needed to maintain proper operation of the medical apparatus, a medical caregiver can provide services to a larger number of patients.
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14 Claims
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1. A monitoring system for medical apparatus being self-operated in a home environment, said medical apparatus including a powered device, comprising:
a communications transmitter operatively connected to said powered device, said communications transmitter being operable to transmit data relating to the operation of the medical apparatus to a remote central station utilizing a cellular network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of applying medical therapy to a home-based patient through use of a medical apparatus having a powered device, comprising the steps of:
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sensing operational parameters of said medical apparatus; transmitting said operational parameters from said powered device via a cellular network to a Cloud storage site; reviewing said operational parameters to determine the effectiveness of said medical therapy; and communicating with said patient when said reviewing step provides a basis for changes in said medical therapy. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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