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Method and apparatus for health and disease management combining patient data monitoring with wireless internet connectivity
Assignee: Koninklijke Philips NV
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Filing: 2000-12-15
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Granted: 2003-08-05
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Expires: 2020-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring a disease or health condition of a patient by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device (“WWD”) to a health monitoring device which may be a medical device or other health related device. The WWD may be connected to the health monitoring device directly by a wired connection to a generic input/output port of the WWD or wirelessly connected to the health monitoring device, such as via an infrared or radio frequency connection. The health related data is transmitted from the WWD to a server using standard internet protocols. The server calculates a response using a software program while providing for review bt a physician or health specialist. The user may interact with the server, for example, the server transmits a response to the WWD and the user may answer the response or provide other information.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger J. Quy
Bibliographic Details
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US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0002; A61B5/0015; A61B5/0022; A61B5/74; A61B5/7465; G; G16; G16H; G16H20/00; G16H20/30; G16H20/60; G16H40/00; G16H40/60; G16H40/63; G16H40/67; H; H04; H04L; H04L67/00; H04L67/01; H04L67/04; H04L67/12; H04L67/125; H04L69/00; H04L69/18; A61B5/0004; A61B5/0008; A61B5/02; A61B5/021; A61B5/024; A61B5/02438; A61B5/08; A61B5/145; A61B5/14532; A61B5/24; A61B5/316; A61B5/318; A61B5/333; A61B5/335; A61B5/7475; A61B5/749; G16H50/00; G16H50/20; H04W; H04W24/00; H04W80/00; H04W80/04; H04W84/00; H04W84/02; H04W84/10; H04W84/12; H04W84/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/903; Y10S128/904; Y10S128/92; Y10S128/923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 116
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A internet-enabled wireless web device for monitoring health, the internet-enabled wireless web device connected in wireless communication with a server running an application, comprising: A web-enabled cellular phone running an application, the application functioning to accept inputs from a first communications port and a second communications port, the first communications port including a generic input/output port and the second communications port including a wireless link to a network, the generic input/output port for receipt of a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a patient's disease state or condition, or to a patient's health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A internet-enabled wireless web device for monitoring health, the internet-enabled wireless web device connected in wireless communication with a server running an application, comprising: A web-enabled cellular phone running an application, the application functioning to accept inputs from a first communications port and a second communications port, the first communications port including a generic input/output port and the second communications port including a wireless link to a network, the generic input/output port for receipt of a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a patient's disease state or condition, or to a patient's health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
A internet-enabled wireless web device for monitoring health, the internet-enabled wireless web device connected in wireless communication with a server running an application, comprising: A hybrid handheld computer and cellular telephone combination running an application, the application functioning to accept inputs from a first communications port and a second communications port, the first communications port including a generic input/output port and the second communications port including a wireless link to a network, the generic input/output port for receipt of a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a patient's disease state or condition, or to a patient's health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
A internet-enabled wireless web device for monitoring health, the internet-enabled wireless web device connected in wireless communication with a server running an application, comprising: A hybrid handheld computer and cellular telephone combination running an application, the application functioning to accept inputs from a first communications port and a second communications port, the first communications port including a generic input/output port and the second communications port including a wireless link to a network, the generic input/output port for receipt of a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a patient's disease state or condition, or to a patient's health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
A computer program, residing on a computer-readable medium, containing instructions for causing a server in signal communication with the internet to: Provide a device application and user interface to an internet-enabled wireless web device, wherein the user interface or device application contains instructions for causing the internet-enabled wireless web device to receive data from a generic input/output port; Receive a signal corresponding to a health parameter from the internet-enabled wireless web device, the health parameter corresponding to a health, fitness, nutrition or exercise state or condition of a patient; Calculate a response based at least in part on the received signal; Communicate the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device; and Display features according to the response.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
A computer program, residing on a computer-readable medium, containing instructions for causing a server in signal communication with the internet to: Provide a device application and user interface to an internet-enabled wireless web device, wherein the user interface or device application contains instructions for causing the internet-enabled wireless web device to receive data from a generic input/output port; Receive a signal corresponding to a health parameter from the internet-enabled wireless web device, the health parameter corresponding to a health, fitness, nutrition or exercise state or condition of a patient; Calculate a response based at least in part on the received signal; Communicate the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device; and Display features according to the response.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
The computer program of claim 3 , wherein the user interface or device application contains instructions for causing the internet-enabled wireless web device to receive data from the generic input/output port wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with a exercise machine that is selected from the group consisting of: treadmills, exercise cycles, steppers, rowers other aerobic exercisers, blood pressure monitors, body weight scales, heart rate monitors, temperature monitors, and combinations thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
113 words
A computer program, residing on a computer-readable medium, containing instructions for causing a server in signal communication with the internet to: Provide a device application and user interface to an internet-enabled wireless web device, wherein the user interface or device application contains instructions for causing the internet-enabled wireless web device to receive data from a generic input/output port; Receive a signal corresponding to a health parameter from the internet-enabled wireless web device, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient; Calculate a response based at least in part on the received signal; Communicate the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device; and Display features according to the response.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
A computer program, residing on a computer-readable medium, containing instructions for causing a server in signal communication with the internet to: Provide a device application and user interface to an internet-enabled wireless web device, wherein the user interface or device application contains instructions for causing the internet-enabled wireless web device to receive data from a generic input/output port; Receive a signal corresponding to a health parameter from the internet-enabled wireless web device, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient; Calculate a response based at least in part on the received signal; Communicate the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device; and Display features according to the response.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
The computer program of claim 5 , wherein the user interface or device application contains instructions for causing the internet-enabled wireless web device to receive data from the generic input/output port wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with a medical device that is selected from the group consisting of: blood glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors, body weight scales, heart rate monitors, respiratory monitors, temperature monitors, ECG monitors, and combinations thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
104 words
A internet-enabled wireless web device for monitoring health, the internet-enabled wireless web device connected in wireless communication with a server running an application, comprising: A personal digital assistant with wireless connectivity running an application, the application functioning to accept inputs from a first communications port and a second communications port, the first communications port including a generic input/output port and the second communications port including a wireless link to a network, the generic input/output port for receipt of a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a patient's disease state or condition, or to a patient's health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
104 words
A internet-enabled wireless web device for monitoring health, the internet-enabled wireless web device connected in wireless communication with a server running an application, comprising: A personal digital assistant with wireless connectivity running an application, the application functioning to accept inputs from a first communications port and a second communications port, the first communications port including a generic input/output port and the second communications port including a wireless link to a network, the generic input/output port for receipt of a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a patient's disease state or condition, or to a patient's health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the generic input/output port employs a wireless communications scheme, and wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses radio frequency.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the generic input/output port employs a wireless communications scheme, and wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the generic input/output port employs a wireless communications scheme, and wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the generic input/output port employs a wireless communications scheme, and wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses infrared.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for serial communications.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for parallel communications.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
142 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for health management of a patient or subject, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic wireless input/output port and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a fitness, nutrition, health, or exercise state or condition of a patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: an application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
142 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for health management of a patient or subject, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic wireless input/output port and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a fitness, nutrition, health, or exercise state or condition of a patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: an application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 14 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed by the generic wireless input/output port uses infrared.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 14 , wherein a communications scheme employed by the generic wireless input/output port uses radio frequency.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 16 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
140 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for monitoring a disease state or condition of a patient, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic wireless input/output port and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: an application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
140 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for monitoring a disease state or condition of a patient, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic wireless input/output port and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: an application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 18 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses infrared.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 18 , wherein a communications scheme employed by the generic wireless input/output port uses radio frequency.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 20 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of wirelessly monitoring the disease state or condition of a patient, comprising: Providing a user interface and application to an internet-enabled wireless web device; Entering a health parameter to the internet-enabled wireless web device via a generic input/output port, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient; Wirelessly transmitting the health parameter to a server; Receiving the determined health parameter at the server; Calculating a response based on the determined health parameter; and Delivering the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of wirelessly monitoring the disease state or condition of a patient, comprising: Providing a user interface and application to an internet-enabled wireless web device; Entering a health parameter to the internet-enabled wireless web device via a generic input/output port, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient; Wirelessly transmitting the health parameter to a server; Receiving the determined health parameter at the server; Calculating a response based on the determined health parameter; and Delivering the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein the entering also includes entering a health parameter manually.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 22 , further comprising entering supplemental health data into the server using a computer.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with a medical device.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 25 , wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with the medical device via a wired connection.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 25 , wherein the medical device is selected from the group consisting of: blood glucose monitors, body weight scales, blood pressure monitors, heart rate monitors, respiratory monitors, temperature monitors, ECG monitors, and combinations thereof.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 25 , further comprising transferring information between the medical device and the generic input/output port using an adaptor.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 25 , wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with the medical device via a wireless connection.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 29 , further comprising transferring information between the medical device and the generic input/output port using an infrared transmissions scheme.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 29 , further comprising transferring information between the medical device and the generic input/output port using a radio frequency transmission scheme.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 31 , wherein the radio frequency transmission scheme is selected from the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of wirelessly monitoring the health state or condition of a patient or subject, comprising: Providing a user interface and application to an internet-enabled wireless web device; Entering a health parameter from an exercise machine to the internet-enabled wireless web device via a generic input/output port, the health parameter corresponding to a health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition of a patient; Wirelessly transmitting the health parameter to a server; Receiving the determined health parameter at the server; Calculating a response based on the determined health parameter; and Delivering the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of wirelessly monitoring the health state or condition of a patient or subject, comprising: Providing a user interface and application to an internet-enabled wireless web device; Entering a health parameter from an exercise machine to the internet-enabled wireless web device via a generic input/output port, the health parameter corresponding to a health, nutrition, fitness or exercise state or condition of a patient; Wirelessly transmitting the health parameter to a server; Receiving the determined health parameter at the server; Calculating a response based on the determined health parameter; and Delivering the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 33 , wherein the entering also includes entering a health parameter manually.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 33 , wherein the exercise machine is selected from the group consisting of: treadmills, rowers, steppers, exercise cycles, other aerobic exercisers, body weight scales, blood pressure monitors, heart rate monitors, temperature monitors, and combinations thereof.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 33 , further comprising transferring information between the exercise machine and the generic input/output port using an adaptor.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 33 , further comprising entering supplemental health data into the server using a computer.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 33 , wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with the exercise machine.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 38 , wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with the exercise machine via a wired connection.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 38 , wherein the generic input/output port is in signal communication with the exercise machine via a wireless connection.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 40 , further comprising transferring information between the exercise machine and the generic input/output port using an infrared transmission scheme.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 40 , further comprising transferring information between the exercise machine and the generic input/output port using a radio frequency transmission scheme.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 42 , wherein the radio frequency transmissions scheme is selected from the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
140 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for monitoring a disease state or condition of a patient, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic input/output port and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: A device application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
140 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for monitoring a disease state or condition of a patient, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic input/output port and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a disease state or condition of a patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: A device application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 44 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for serial communications.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 44 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for parallel communications.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 44 , wherein the server application is provided and administered by an Application Service Provider.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 44 , further comprising a manual system for input of the health parameter, the manual system in signal communication with the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 44 , further comprising a computer for input of supplemental health data, the computer in signal communication with the internet-enabled wireless web device or the server.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 44 , wherein the internet-enabled wireless web device is selected from the group consisting of: an internet-enabled cellular phone; a handheld, palm, or laptop computer having an optional implemented or integral wireless capability; and a hybrid device of a handheld computer and cellular telephone.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 50 , wherein the internet-enabled wireless web device is a personal digital assistant with a wireless capability.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 44 , wherein the server application is an application employing a plurality of nodes, and wherein the device application acts as a node of the server application.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 52 , wherein the node is a node of a system selected from the group consisting of: an algorithm, an artificial intelligence system, an expert system, a rules-based system, a case-based reasoning system, and combinations thereof.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 44 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for wireless communications.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 54 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses infrared.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 54 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port uses radio frequency.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 56 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 56 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 44 , further comprising a medical device, the medical device including the health parameter determining means, the medical device further comprising an output port to deliver data corresponding to the health parameter.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 59 , wherein the output port of the medical device and the generic input/output port communicate via a wired link.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
67 words
The system of claim 59 , wherein the medical device output is in signal communication with the generic input/output port of the internet-enabled wireless web device via a medium selected from the group consisting of: a storage device including a disk or tape, a USB connection, a phone connection, microwaves, optical techniques including lasers, manual input by a stylus, keypad, synchronization from a PC, and combinations thereof.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 59 , further comprising a sensor for measuring the health parameter, the sensor having an output coupled to the medical device.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 62 , wherein the sensor is for measuring a health parameter selected from the group consisting of: body weight, blood glucose level, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, metabolic rate, respiratory rate, cholesterol, and combinations thereof.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 59 , wherein the output port of the medical device and the generic input/output port communicate via a wireless link.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 64 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the output of the medical device uses infrared.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 64 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the output of the medical device uses radio frequency.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 66 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 59 , further comprising an adaptor for connection to the output port of the medical device, the adaptor having an output to deliver data corresponding to the health parameter.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 68 , wherein the adaptor output and the generic input/output port communicate via a wired link.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
66 words
The system of claim 68 , wherein the adaptor output is in signal communication with the generic input/output port of the internet-enabled wireless web device via a medium selected from the group consisting of: a storage device including a disk or tape, a USB connection, a phone connection, microwaves, optical techniques including lasers, manual input by a stylus, keypad, synchronization from a PC, and combinations thereof.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 68 , wherein the adaptor output and the generic input/output port communicate via a wireless link.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 71 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the adaptor output uses infrared.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 71 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the adaptor output uses radio frequency.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 73 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
148 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for health management of a patient or subject, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic input/output port for connection to an exercise machine and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a health, exercise, nutrition or fitness state or condition of the patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: A device application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
148 words
A wireless health-monitoring system for health management of a patient or subject, comprising: An internet-enabled wireless web device, the internet-enabled wireless web device including a first communications port having a generic input/output port for connection to an exercise machine and a second communications port having a circuit for wireless communications with a network, the internet-enabled wireless web device configured to store: a health parameter, the health parameter corresponding to a health, exercise, nutrition or fitness state or condition of the patient and determined by a health parameter determining means: A device application; and a user interface; and A server application, residing on a computer readable medium and disposed on a server in communication with the wireless network, for causing the server to: Receive the determined health parameter; Calculate a response based in part on the determined health parameter; and Provide the response to the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 75 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for serial communications.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 75 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for parallel communications.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 75 , wherein the server application is provided and administered by an Application Service Provider.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 75 , further comprising a manual system for input of the health parameter, the manual system in signal communication with the internet-enabled wireless web device.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 75 , further comprising a computer for input of supplemental health data, the computer in signal communication with the internet-enabled wireless web device or the server.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 75 , wherein the internet-enabled wireless web device is selected from the group consisting of: an internet-enabled cellular phone; a handheld, palm, or laptop computer having an optional implemented or integral wireless capability; and a hybrid device of a handheld computer and cellular telephone.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 81 , wherein the internet-enabled wireless web device is a personal digital assistant with a wireless capability.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 75 , wherein the server application is an application employing a plurality of nodes, and wherein the device application acts as a node of the server application.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 83 , wherein the node is a node of a system selected from the group consisting of: an algorithm, an artificial intelligence system, an expert system, a rules-based system, a case-based reasoning system, and combinations thereof.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 75 , further comprising a sensor for measuring the health parameter, the sensor having an output coupled to the exercise machine.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
42 words
The system of claim 85 , wherein the sensor is for measuring a health parameter selected from the group consisting of: body weight, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, metabolic rate, amount of work performed, rate of work performed, cholesterol, and combinations thereof.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 75 , wherein the generic input/output port includes a port for wireless communications.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 87 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses infrared.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 87 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port uses radio frequency.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 89 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 89 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 75 , wherein the exercise machine includes the health parameter determining means, the exercise machine further comprising an output port to deliver data corresponding to the health parameter.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 92 , wherein the output port of the exercise machine and the generic input/output port communicate via a wired communications scheme.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
68 words
The system of claim 92 , wherein the exercise machine output port is in signal communication with the generic input/output port of the internet-enabled wireless web device via a medium selected from the group consisting of: a storage device including a disk or tape, a USB connection, a phone connection, microwaves, optical techniques including lasers, manual input by a stylus, keypad, synchronization from a PC, and combinations thereof.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 92 , wherein the output port of the exercise machine and the generic input/output port communicate via a wireless communications scheme.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 95 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the output of the exercise machine uses infrared.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 95 , wherein a wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the output of the exercise machine uses radio frequency.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 97 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 92 , further comprising an adaptor for connection to the output port of the exercise machine, the adaptor having an output to deliver data corresponding to the health parameter.
Claim 111
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The system of claim 99 , wherein the adaptor output and the generic input/output port communicate via a wired communications scheme.
Claim 112
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The system of claim 99 , wherein the adaptor output is in signal communication with the generic input/output port of the internet-enabled wireless web device via a medium selected from the group consisting of: a storage device including a disk or tape, a USB connection, a phone connection, microwaves, optical techniques including lasers, manual input by a stylus, keypad, synchronization from a PC, and combinations thereof.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 99 , wherein the adaptor output and the generic input/output port communicate via a wireless communications scheme.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 102 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the adaptor output uses infrared.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 102 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed by the generic input/output port and the adaptor output uses radio frequency.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 104 , wherein the wireless communications scheme employed uses the Bluetooth protocol or the 802.11 protocol.
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