MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE
First Claim
1. An watch for a patient comprising:
- a band configured to be worn around a wrist of the patient;
a processor coupled with the band; and
a screen coupled with the band and the processor,wherein the screen is configured to display a message relating to a medical activity to be performed by the patient.
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Abstract
An electronic apparatus and method for storing patient data, information, or records and/or notifying a patient of a medical activity to be performed. The electronic apparatus may be wearable, such as a watch or other jewelry, or may be non-wearable, such as a household appliance or other equipment. The electronic apparatus may include a screen, a processor, a memory, and an input/output component, such as a USB plug or socket, for allowing outside devices to connect with the electronic apparatus and access the memory and/or the processor. The electronic apparatus may communicate with remote devices to transmit patient data or compliance information. Gaming functionality, such as one assigning points to a patient based upon compliance, may be used to encourage greater compliance and/or foster competition between patients. Prizes may be selected or awarded to a patient based upon the assigned points.
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20 Claims
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1. An watch for a patient comprising:
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a band configured to be worn around a wrist of the patient; a processor coupled with the band; and a screen coupled with the band and the processor, wherein the screen is configured to display a message relating to a medical activity to be performed by the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A medication notification system comprising:
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a watch having; a wristband, a speaker, a display, and a processor connected with the display, the processor configured to cause the speaker to alarm based on a schedule for consumption of a medication; and a pillbox having a processor, the processor of the pillbox configured to interface with the processor of the watch, wherein the speaker ceases to alarm based on at least a portion of the pillbox being emptied. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for encouraging compliance of a patient for a medical activity comprising:
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providing a watch to the patient; programming the watch to notify the patient about the medical activity; notifying the patient about the medical activity via the watch; determining whether the patient complied with the notifying of the patient about the medical activity; and transmitting information corresponding to whether the patient complied with the notifying of the patient about the medical activity. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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