Distributed network of in-vitro diagnostic devices
US10706966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H10/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is disclosed in which a plurality of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices each include a network communication device for connecting to a publicly accessible data network. For example, IVD devices are provided with a cellular modem for connecting to a public cellular network. These IVD devices connect to the data network upon completion of a diagnostic test, and upload results of the test, as well as other appropriate data, to a remote device which is also on the network. The IVD devices also download appropriate data from remote network elements. The remote network element may be a network element such as a Hospital Information System (HIS) or Laboratory Information System (LIS) database. Alternatively, the remote device may be a remote server or another IVD device. This connectivity enables the system to accumulate diagnostic test data, and to analyze, report, and/or update the IVD devices based on the accumulated data.
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