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Cellular architecture and data transfer methods for real time patient monitoring within medical facilities

  • US 6,773,396 B2
  • Filed: 01/24/2001
  • Issued: 08/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method by which a remote telemeter operates to convey real time physiologic data of a patient by wireless communications, the method comprising:

  • receiving the real time physiologic data of the patient;

    evaluating wireless links to each of a plurality of RF transceivers that are spatially distributed within a medical facility and coupled to a network;

    connecting to, and disconnecting from, individual RF transceivers of the plurality in response to changes in qualities of the wireless links, such that connectivity to the network is generally maintained; and

    transmitting packets of the real time physiologic data to an RF transceiver with which a connection is currently established;

    whereby the remote telemeter permits the patient'"'"'s physiologic data to be monitored on the network as the patient moves into and out of range of specific RF transceivers.

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