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System and method for monitoring activity

US6259944A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1998
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/903
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for simultaneous monitoring of a plurality of individuals including an individual physiological data logger (IPDL) for each individual for measuring and storing heart beat data, the IPDL including: an electro-cardiogram (ECG) measuring device for providing heart beat data, an extended memory for storing the measured heart beat data, a synchronization element, a micro-controller including a synchronization element controlling circuit, and RF transceiver apparatus; a central interface unit selectably couplable by radio telemetry communication to each IPDL for transmitting thereto a plurality of commands and for receiving therefrom the heart beat data; and a computer coupled to the central interface unit for providing commands for each IPDL, for performance of an individual bench test for deriving a conversion coefficient of heart beat cost per unit of mechanical work, and for monitoring and analyzing, in real time, the heart beat data of each of the plurality of individuals.

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