Continuous outpatient ECG monitoring system

US9615793B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

• Thomas Solosko · Issaquah, US
• Stacy Earl Gehman · Seattle, US
• Earl C. Herleikson · Battle Ground, US
• Thomas D. Lyster · Bothell, US
• Shannon Fong · Seattle, US
• Kim Hansen · Renton, US
• Jon Mikalson Bishay · Lexington, US
• Chuni Kao · Sammamish, US
• Brett Cross · Redwood City, US
• Krishnakant Nammi · Shoreline, US
• Corinne Mauser · Seattle, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 4, 2009
• Grant date: Apr 11, 2017
• Expiry date: Oct 7, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2560/0412
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a small multi-electrode patch that adhesively attaches to the chest of a patient. A reusable battery-powered ECG monitor clips onto the patch and receives patient electrical signals from the electrodes of the patch. A processor continuously processes received ECG signals and stores the signals in memory in the monitor. The processor also analyzes the received ECG signals for predefined arrhythmia. If an arrhythmia is detected, a wireless transceiver in the ECG monitor transmits the event information and an ECG strip to a cellphone handset. The cellphone handset automatically relays the event information and ECG strip to a monitoring center for further diagnosis and necessary intervention.