System and method for remote pregnancy monitoring
US6610012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14532
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for remote pregnancy monitoring of a pregnant woman is provided. The system includes an ultrasound transducer positioned on a pregnant woman having a processor, a transmitter and a receiver, and a personal digital assistant operatively connected to the ultrasound transducer via a communication link. The system also includes a patient computer system operatively connected to the personal digital assistant via a second communication link. The system further includes a healthcare provider computer system operatively connected to the patient computer system via an internet, and activation of the ultrasound transducer generates a data signal transmitted to the personal digital assistant via the communication link, and transmission of the signal to the healthcare provider computer system via the second communication link, for monitoring the pregnant woman by a healthcare provider.
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