摘要:
The invention provides a system for measuring blood pressure from a patient that includes: 1) an optical module configured to be worn on the patient's ear and comprising at least one optical source and a photodetector; 2) a calibration source configured to make a blood pressure measurement; and, 3) a processing module configured to: i) receive a first signal from the optical module; ii) receive a second signal from the calibration source; iii) process the first and second signals to generate a calibration table; and iv) receive a third signal from the optical module and compare it to the calibration table to determine the patient's blood pressure.
摘要:
The invention provides a system for measuring blood pressure from a patient that includes: 1) an optical module featuring systems for measuring signals from the patient, serial communication, and power management; 2) an external computing device configured to attach to the optical module, supply power to the optical module, and receive information from the optical module through the system for serial communication; and 3) an algorithm, operating on the external computing device, that processes information received through the system for serial communication to determine the patient's blood pressure.
摘要:
The invention features a medical device that measures vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and heart rate) from a patient using at least two optical modules. Each optical module typically features two light sources (red, infrared) and a photodetector. Both optical modules are configured to measure time-dependent signals describing the patient's flowing blood. A processor analyzes the time-dependent signals to determine the patient's vital signs. Once the vital signs are measured, a wireless transmitter in the body-worn device transmits them to an external device. Processing signals from least two optical modules compensates for motion-related artifacts and noise normally present in signals used to determine vital signs from a device featuring just a single optical module.
摘要:
The present invention provides a system for monitoring blood pressure that preferably includes: 1) a blood-pressure monitor featuring a measuring component that generates blood-pressure information and a first short-range wireless component configured to wirelessly transmit the blood-pressure information; 2) a mobile device featuring a chipset that includes i) an embedded second short-range wireless component configured to receive the blood-pressure information; and ii) a long-range wireless component configured to transmit the blood-pressure information over a wireless network; and 3) a computer system configured to receive and display the blood-pressure information.
摘要:
The invention provides a system that determines if a patient has Metabolic Syndrome, and in response provides a disease-management program that helps reduce medical risks associated with this malady. The system features a device configured to collect glucose information and blood pressure information, and then transmit this information to a central computer system. The system also includes a database configured to receive triglyceride information and cholesterol information from an external blood test, and a central computer system featuring: 1) a communication interface configured to communicate with the device to receive glucose and blood pressure information and with the database to receive triglyceride and cholesterol information; 2) a user interface configured to accept patient information; and 3) a processor configured to operate an algorithm that processes the glucose, blood pressure, triglyceride, cholesterol, and patient information to determine if the patient has Metabolic Syndrome.
摘要:
The invention provides a system for monitoring a patient that includes: 1) a blood test that measures an Apo E genotype or a derivative thereof from the patient to generate Apo B information; 2) a database that receives and stores the patient's Apo E information; and 3) an Internet-based system connected to the database and configured to process the Apo E information with an algorithm that, in response, generates a diet and treatment plan for the patient.
摘要:
The invention provides system for measuring vital signs from multiple patients, typically in an in-hospital setting. The system features a body-worn vital sign monitor that includes: i) a sensor configured as a patch that measures electrical and optical signals from a patient; ii) a controller featuring a microprocessor that receives and processes the electrical and optical signals to determine the patient's vital sign information, including blood pressure; and iii) a first short-range wireless component that wirelessly transmits a packet comprising the vital sign information to an external receiver. A portable, wireless computer (e.g., a PDA, cellular telephone, or a laptop computer) communicates with the body-worn module. The wireless computer includes: i) a second short-range wireless component that receives the vital sign information and displays it; and ii) a long-range wireless transmitter that transmits the vital sign information over a wireless network. The system also includes an Internet-based system that receives the vital sign information from the wireless network, and avails this to medical professionals through an in-hospital information system.
摘要:
The invention provides: 1) a monitoring device featuring systems that monitor the patient's vital sign and exercise information; 2) an Internet-based system configured to receive, store, and display vital sign and exercise from the monitoring device, and blood test information from an external blood test; and 3) a messaging system configured to process the vital sign, exercise, and blood test information, and in response send a personalized message to the patient.
摘要:
The invention provides system for measuring vital signs from multiple patients, typically in an in-hospital setting. The system features a body-worn vital sign monitor that includes: i) a sensor configured as a patch that measures electrical and optical signals from a patient; ii) a controller featuring a microprocessor that receives and processes the electrical and optical signals to determine the patient's vital sign information, including blood pressure; and iii) a first short-range wireless component that wirelessly transmits a packet comprising the vital sign information to an external receiver. A portable, wireless computer (e.g., a PDA, cellular telephone, or a laptop computer) communicates with the body-worn module. The wireless computer includes: i) a second short-range wireless component that receives the vital sign information and displays it; and ii) a long-range wireless transmitter that transmits the vital sign information over a wireless network. The system also includes an Internet-based system that receives the vital sign information from the wireless network, and avails this to medical professionals through an in-hospital information system.
摘要:
A monitoring device (10), method and system are disclosed herein. The monitoring device (10) utilizes a vital sign monitor (16) to determine a plurality of vital signs of the user. The vital sign monitor (16) preferably comprises a light source (3) and photodetector (31) in communication with a pulse oximetry circuit (35).