Systems and methods for collecting information at an emergency vehicle
US9483616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H15/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for collecting information at a vehicle, such as an emergency vehicle, involves receiving at the vehicle a request regarding a patient. The method further involves collecting information on the patient using a mobile computer at the vehicle. The method also involves transmitting the patient information as an electronic file from the mobile computer to a hospital over a network. As part of this method, billing information concerning the patient may be collected. Additionally, a method for processing billing information concerning a patient involves collecting billing information regarding the patient from a mobile computer at a vehicle over a network. The method further involves classifying a service provided to the patient in at least one billing category based on the billing information. In addition, the method further involves generating a bill for the patient based on the billing information.
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