Personal medical device communication system and method
US7138902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A personal and/or institutional health and wellness communications system, which may be used for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations using two-way communication devices and a bi-directional communication network. In one application two-way pagers are adapted for use in the system. In one application cellular devices are adapted for use in the system. In one application an assisted living response center is established using various embodiments of the present personal and/or institutional communications system. The system provides multiple levels of prioritization, authentication of person (task, step, process or order), and confirmation via interrogation of person, device, or related monitor. One embodiment provides a method for receiving, evaluating and responding to calls received from a subscriber, patient, related party, or health care provider or health care system.
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