Extensibility for manipulation of medical data

US8583728B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WELCH ALLYN, INC. · US

Inventors

• John H. Irwin · Marcellus, US
• Marshall W. Magee · Skaneateles, US
• Mark E. Pingel · Camillus, US
• Gary L. Arnold · Camillus, US
• David D. Gamble · East Syracuse, US
• David E. Rynkiewicz · Auburn, US
• Michael Hoch · San Jose, US
• James M. Robinson · Marysville, US
• Matthew J. Bobowski · Williamson, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 31, 2011
• Grant date: Nov 12, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 17, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G16H40/40
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method for extending a functionality of a computing device programmed to obtain physiological measurements from a patient includes: registering, at the computing device, a plug-in module, the plug-in module providing additional functionality for the computing device; using the plug-in module to communicate with a medical device; commanding the medical device to obtain physiological information from a patient; receiving data associated with the physiological information from the medical device; and transferring the data to a central repository.