Systems and methods for monitoring subjects in potential physiological distress
US9492084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides systems and methods for monitoring in real time the physiological status of one or more subjects, especially subject engaged in potentially hazardous or dangerous activities. Systems include wearable items with one or more physiological sensors and a local data unit (LDU) operatively coupled to the sensors. The LDUs digitize and filter sensor data, extract physiological parameters, determine abnormal or not acceptable physiological conditions, and communicate to external monitoring facilities. The external facilities display status and data concerning monitored subjects. In preferred embodiments, communication between the LDUs and the external monitoring facilities dynamically adjusts to the condition of the subjects and to system changes such as subjects and external facilities entering and leaving and/or moving from place to place. The invention also provides program products for performing this invention's methods.
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