System and method using impulse radio technology to track and monitor people needing health care
US6466125B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2001/6908
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize impulse radio technology to alert medical personnel when a patient needs medical assistance. In addition, the present invention includes a system, electronic monitor and method that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable medical personnel to monitor one or more vitals signs of a patient and/or to enable medical personnel to determine a current a position of a patient in a building such as a hospital, nursing home or their home.
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