System and method for assessing the functional ability or medical condition of an actor

US7244231B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. · US

Inventors

• Wende L. Dewing · Edina, US
• Larry Stickler · Plymouth, US
• Christopher A. Miller · Midland, US
• Karen Haigh · Greenfield, US
• Rose Mae M. Richardson · Roseville, US
• Rand P. Whillock · North Oaks, US
• Stephen Whitlow · St. Louis Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2003
• Grant date: Jul 17, 2007
• Expiry date: Nov 6, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S128/92
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system and method for assessing a functional or medical ability of an actor in a environment. The method includes providing a plurality of data sources in the environment. One or more of the data sources are designated as providing information relating to a functional or medical ability. Data from the designated data sources is retrieved and forms the basis of a functional or medical ability evaluation. In one embodiment, a plurality of baseline function categories are established, with information from one or more of the data sources being assigned to at least one of the baseline function categories.