System and method for generating and transferring data
US6685633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer site includes a data generating source. In one implementation, the source includes a device that can be manipulated by a patient to sense some function or condition of the patient. One example is a heart monitor that a patient can hold against his or her chest. The device outputs an audible signal responsive to the function or condition, such as the beating of the heart. A computer that can be operated by the patient or other initial user at the site runs a program that processes an electric signal generated in response to the audible signal as received through a microphone connected to the computer. The program is downloaded or otherwise accessed through a computer communication network, such as the Internet. The computer sends resulting data signals over the computer communication network. Using a plurality of the foregoing components, any number of patients (or other users) that can access the computer communication network can provide real-time information about their personal medical condition (or other generated data) to their personal medical care providers (or other remote end users).
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