PH12017000032A1 - Integrated healthcare system - Google Patents

Abstract

An integrated healthcare system and method of operation thereof includes eHealthcare monitors for collecting and saving medical data, transmitting the medical data from the eHealthcare monitor to a secured healthcare cloud database management system(optovita.com) or private servers. Data is automatically analyzed by the system for measurements that are out of a user's target range and sends notification alerts to the user's doctor and user. The data base management system sends reminders to the user's doctor when the montoring data is not received as scheduled by the doctor. Optovita cloud data can be viewed by the user and or user's doctor where ever there is internet connectivity.

Description

\ The eHealthcare cloud can also facilitate communication between the - assigned individual and the user’s doctor through various media. For example, the - user can contact the user’s doctor through email, text messaging, phone calls, or video hy calls through the eHealthcare system, which can be equipped with the camera and - the display interface. The eHealthcare system can be customized for each user to - automatically connect to view their Electronic Medical Records (EMR) using - biometric sensors to identify the individual for access to their medical data. Once the ~ user is identified, video chat or a telemedicine interface can also be activated. y

The eHealthcare monitoring device can be a dedicated monitor which updates - itself through the eHealthcare cloud, meaning that the eHealthcare monitor does not = require a user configuration or application installation. The medical data collected by - the eHealthcare or other connected medical devices can be sent to the eHealthcare = cloud automatically. The basic eHealthcare system security is provided by user ID and user password for system login.

Referring now to FIG.2 and FIG. 3, there in is shown an alternative schematic of the integrated eHealthcare system in a second embodiment of the present invention. The eHealthcare device is shown as being connected to various forms of the medical devices. In this example, the eHealthcare monitor is connected via a wired USB connection to a non-invasive blood pressure monitor (NIBP), pulse oximeter, electro cardiogram (ECG). The eHealthcare device is also connected wirelessly to a glucose meter, digital thermometer, urine test analyzer via Bluetooth®and other medical device via a wireless protocol.

The eHealthcare monitoring system includes an embedded microchip which can be the processing unit for the eHealthcare system, and can control the collection and transmission of the medical data obtained via the different medical devices. In this example, wireless communication circuitry (these can operate as communication units) for Bluetooth, cellular (GSM, 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, etc.) and Zig Bee®are shown, but it is understood that other wireless protocols may be used such as Wi-Fi, NFC (near-field communication), and other wireless protocols capable of transmitting data.

The communication units can communicate with the eHealthcare cloud (shown as a cloud in this example) via a wireless or wired connection. The eHealthcare cloud can communicate with a specific server at the user’s doctor’s

, office, for example, to communicate pertinent medical data. oO

Other examples of how the integrated healthcare system can operate are as - follows; examples are organized as a list for illustrative purposes only, and are not - meant to show the full limit of the present invention. ~ 1. A system for the detection of plantar foot temperature anomalies consisting of ~ a platform patterned with an array of temperature sensors positioned in a ~ pattern that allows the comparison of the temperature profile of both feet, as ta well as a separate communication device to which it relays its measurements . wirelessly using low power RF, which then sends the information to a cloud- - based database using a 2G, 3G or 4G cellular phone network, Wi-Fi, or an =

Ethernet connection. This information is stored in the cloud, archived and = analyzed. Tr 2. The system as described in item 1 further including a “smart device” in the form of a tablet or Smartphone to which medical monitors relay their measurements wirelessly which stores, categorizes and displays the data received. The smart device is 2G, 3G, 4G and/or Wi-Fi enabled. The device can be used to access and visualize recorded data from every monitor with which it communicates. 3. The system as defined in item 1 further allowing storage and analysis of data in the cloud from third party medical monitors through the external device using Bluetooth, WI-FI or other wireless technology. 4. The system as defined in item 1 further allowing single-user devices to collect data from several users and storing the data in each specific user’s profile. 5. The system as defined in item 1 further including means of sensing, displaying and storing in the cloud the weight of a human being. 6. The system as defined in item 1 further including means of sensing, displaying and storing in the cloud the plantar temperature of a human being at pre- determined points. 7. The system as define in item 1 further including means of sensing, displaying and storing in the cloud the blood pressure and heartbeat rate of a human being. 8. The system as define in item 1 further including means of sensing, displaying and storing in the cloud the oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate of a

: human being. ow 9. The system as define in item 1 further including means of sensing, displaying - and storing in the cloud the electrical heart activity or electro cardiogram v reading of a human being. = 10. The system as define in item 1 further including means of sensing, displaying y and storing in the cloud the routine urine tests results of a human being. 11. The system as defined in item 1 further including an online service of alerts += which can notify the user or anyone the user chooses when the temperature difference between the same spot on two feet exceeds a pre-determined ~ magnitude. - 12. The system as defined in item 1 further including an online service of alerts o which can notify the user or anyone the user chooses when the parameter " measured by one of the devices in communication with the device exceeds or goes below a pre-determined level. 13. The system as defined in item 1 further including a website where the user can view his profile, all his information, history, graphs displaying which ever measured parameter he chooses, as well as set-up the desired conditions that trigger he alerts as well as the people alerted. 14. The system as defined in item 1 further including an alert system to remind the user to conduct monitoring of different parameters using the system as defined in claim 1. 15. The system as defined in item 1 further including access to an online cloud- based database where the patient can view and chart the history of his measurements acquired through the system defined in item 1. 16. The system as defined in item 1 further allowing measurement of weight and plantar temperature automatically after the user steps on the device. 17. The system as defined in item 1 further allowing comparison and charting of every plantar foot temperature measured and the differences between them. 18. The system as defined in item 1 further including a guide for foot placement in order to control foot placement. 19. The system as defined in item 1 further undergoing calibration of temperature and weight sensors when a user steps on. 20. The system as defined in item 1 further including cues on each device to inform when data is received and sent. = 21. The system as defined in item 1 further including away to visualize the - progress of the measurement being taken and a cue indicating when the - measurement is complete. - 22. The system as defined in item 1 further allowing the device to be powered by - a battery or a solar cell included in the device. } 23. The system as defined in item 1 further including away to visualize the foot i temperature results. y 24. The system as defined in item 1 further allowing multiple users to each have ~ their own profile, allowing the device to be used by multiple people. = 25. The system as defined in item 1 further including away to determine which = user is using the device when they step on the platform. be 26. The system as defined in item 1 further including the capabilities for the device to receive and transmit data in real time. Referring now to FIG. 4, therein is shown a flowchart of a method 300 of operation of the integrated healthcare system in a further embodiment of the present invention. The method 300 includes: providing a eHealthcare device and collecting medical data in a block 302; transmitting the medical data from the eHealthcare device in a block304; providing notifications (email and text messages) to patient’s authorized doctor in a block 306 and block 308 and 2-factor authentication in registration in a block 310

The resulting method, process, apparatus, device, product, and/or system is straight forward, cost-effective, uncomplicated, highly versatile, accurate, sensitive and effective and can be implemented by adapting known components for ready, efficient and economical manufacturing, application and utilization.

Another important aspect of the present invention is that it valuably supports and services the historical trend of reducing costs, simplifying systems and increasing performance. These and other valuable aspects of the present invention consequently further the state of the technology to at least the next level.

While the invention has been described in conjunction with a specific best mode, it is to be understood that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing = description. -

Since e-health is gearing towards accessibility of medical data to patients and their = authorized medical professional and establishment using the latest technology, it is o in order that the company will also bring medicine to rural, hard to reach and ; affected areas. Using GPS that is already embedded in the system, e-health will make sure that patients do not have to wait for hours or days before they can get hold of medicine or any other medical supplies deemed necessary for their treatment oe by using drones. =

Using drones to deliver groceries has been used in some parts of the United States. wo

It is also now being used to deliver medicine and blood to some parts of Africa that are hard to reach by foot or by automobiles. The need to bring medicines and other medical supplies fast is also as important as bringing in doctors to sick stricken communities. One way to look at is the safety of both patients and the general public. Without the need to travel to purchase medicine and other medical supplies lessen the chances of having an epidemic of whatever illness one patient has.

Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the included claims.

All matters hitherto foresee forth herein or shown in the accompanying drawings are to be interpreted in an illustrative and non-limiting sense.

AN INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WITH oe

PERSONAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION

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TECHNICAL FIELD J

The present invention relates generally to an integrated healthcare system that is more particularly an invention of a system for monitoring the user’s health.

BACKGROUND ART -

Innovation in the electronic medical records, data management and health monitoring devices space has seen rapid growth, with increasingly powerful devices and

Internet of Things (IoT) like smartwatches, fitness trackers, smartphones, tablets, and laptops being introduced continuously. This innovation has spread to such areas as navigation, cloud services, and predictive analytics and searches. These technologies have simplified our lives and centralized valuable information. However, healthcare has yet to realize the full benefits of our interconnected world, with archaic systems preventing optimal outcomes and medical records being difficult to reconcile or access.

Thus, a need still remains for a user-friendly and convenient healthcare monitoring system. In view of the need for increase citizen access to healthcare, better medical outcomes and increase in average lifespan, it is critical that answers be found to these problems. Growing consumer expectations and diminishing opportunities for meaningful product differentiation in the marketplace make it critical that answers be found for these problems. Additionally, the need to improve healthcare access, reduce costs, improve efficiency and performance, and meet competitive pressures adds an even greater urgency to the critical necessity for finding answers to these problems

Solutions to these problems have been long sought but prior developments have not thought or suggested any solutions and thus solutions to these problems have long eluded those skilled in the art.

Lo DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION =

The present invention provides a method of operation of an integrated healthcare 5 system that includes: custom EMR software, Internet hardware and software, eHealthcare wo devices namely H100 and All-in-one (Ail); for monitoring, and collecting medical data; = and transmitting the medical data from the eHealthcare monitors for data management ed on the cloud or locally on servers. The integration of individual monitors into the po eHealthcare system converts single user monitors into a multiuser monitoring system. =

Integration of individual monitors with the eHealthcare system adds connectivity all - monitors which automatically save or transfer data the eHealthcare cloud or a private _ server system. @

The present invention provides an integrated healthcare system that includes: o eHealthcare devices for monitoring, collecting, transmitting and management of the = medical data from eHealthcare monitors.

Certain embodiments of the invention have other steps or elements in addition to or in place of those mentioned above. The steps or element will become apparent to those skilled in the art from reading the following detailed description when taken with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

: FIG.1 is a schematic of the integrated healthcare system in a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.2 and FIG. 3 are an alternative schematic of the integrated healthcare system in a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.4 - FIG. 8 are flowcharts of a method of operation of the integrated healthcare system in a further embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The following embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the invention. It is to be understood that other embodiments would be evident based on the present disclosure and that system,

aaa . process, or mechanical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the = present invention. -

In the following description, numerous specific details are given to provide a = thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent that the o invention maybe practiced without these specific details. In order to avoid obscuring the present invention, some well-known circuits, system configurations and process - steps are not disclosed in detail. The drawings showing embodiments of the system are = semi-diagrammatic and not to scale and particularly some of the dimensions are for the " clarity of presentation and are shown exaggerated in the drawing figures (FIG). -

Similarly, although the views in the drawings for ease of description generally show = similar orientations this depiction in the FIGs is arbitrary for the most part. Generally, = the invention can be operated in any orientation. or

Where multiple embodiments are disclosed and described having some features in common, for clarity and ease of illustration, description and comprehension thereof, similar and alike features with one to another will ordinarily be described with similar reference numerals. The embodiments have been numbered first embodiment, second embodiment, etc. as a matter of descriptive convenience and are not intended to have any other significance or provide limitations for the present invention.

For expository purposes, the term “horizontal” as used herein is defined as a plane parallel to the plane of the bottom of a display interface, regardless of its orientation. The term “vertical” refers to a direction perpendicular to the horizontal as just defined. Terms such as “above”, “below”, “bottom”, “top”, “side” (as in “sidewall”), “higher”, “lower”, “upper”, “over” and “under” are defined with respect to the horizontal plane as shown in the figures. The term “On” means that there is direct contact between elements. The term “directly on” means that there is a direct contact between one element and another element without an intervening element.

Referring now to FIG.1 therein is shown a schematic of the integrated healthcare system in a first embodiment of the present invention. The integrated eHealthcare system is a system for obtaining, sharing, accessing, alerting, and reviewing healthcare information.

The eHealthcare monitor can connect to the eHealthcare cloud and operate as a central point of contact for the eHealthcare cloud. The eHealthcare monitor can be a dedicated

. device for monitoring, centralizing, transmitting, or displaying medical information, along ow with facilitating communication between a user and a user’s doctor, including data oo analytics and alerts. For example, the eHealthcare monitoring system can connect to various other medical monitors through a wired or wireless connection, and collect all ~ monitored medical data obtained through the other monitors for periodic transmission to - the eHealthcare cloud or private servers. The eHealthcare cloud can be a specialized - and/or a private system of servers, a portion of a public and commercial system of servers, in or some combination thereof. The eHealthcare cloud in this example can be any form of decentralized storage and processing for example. oR

The eHealthcare monitors can be in the form of a fitness tracker, x smartwatch, IoT, tablet, laptop, Smartphone or other mobile devices. The - eHealthcare monitor can include various hardware modules such as a - communication unit, a display interface (a screen), a camera, a microphone, a speaker, a processing unit, monitoring feature and a battery. Other hardware modules are possible to include.

There can be any number of medical monitoring devices capable of connecting, by wire or wirelessly, to the eHealthcare monitoring system, but as an example, the eHealthcare monitoring device can be equipped with biometric sensors in order to automatically assign medical data to a particular user. The biometric sensors can operate through facial recognition, retina scanning, fingerprints, handprints, blood vessel pattern detection, or another biometric sensing scheme as an example.

It has been discovered that equipping the eHealthcare monitoring device with optional biometric sensors improve and simplify the user experience. The biometric sensors in the eHealthcare device can serve a number of functions. For example, the biometric sensors can allow just one of the e Healthcare devices to serve multiple users without the necessity of each user remembering a complicated login process. The integrated healthcare system can automatically assign the medical data collected to a particular user as identified by their biometric data. Because no logging in or out is necessary, even multiple users can seamlessly collect and upload their own medical data without worrying about others having unauthorized access. In addition, the medical data can be collected and sent without user intervention. The user-friendliness of the system using biometric single sign on is one unique feature of the integrated healthcare system.

© Ya ‘ 3 } . Once medical data has been sent to the eHealthcare cloud the medical data can = be seen by the user’s doctor. The medical data can also be shared with specialists — relevant to its findings. The medical data can include information such as blood - pressure, heart-rate, peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), electrocardiogram (ECG), fy temperature or other biomarker data such as blood glucose level, urinalysis, complete - blood count (CBC) and lipid profile. The medical data can allow early detection B and/or management of diseases through tracking of particular biomarkers. The - medical data can facilitate identification of at-risk patients. For example, borderline — blood glucose readings can suggest pre-diabetes or high-blood pressure readings can indicate hypertension which increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. =

To further illustrate we will look further into body temperature. Human body ~ temperature is a vital sign of special interest to healthcare professionals to determine the medical wellbeing of people.

Human body temperature depends on many variables such as age, sex, time of the day, infection and reproductive status of the subject. It will also depend on the state of consciousness like if the subject is resting, exercising, sleeping or if awake. However typical values are: oral (under the tongue): 36.8+0.4 °C (98.2+0.72 °F), internal (rectal or vaginal)): 37.0 °C (98.6 °F), or infrared ear thermometer is .3 to .6 C higher than an oral measurement.

The eHealthcare monitoring system provides a unique opportunity for the healthcare provider to provide medical intervention remotely for faster treatment advice at the user’s location which is identified by the eHealthcare system which includes a Global Positioning

System (GPS). This is a major benefit to the user (patient) and in the case of a communicable disease and a benefit to society by minimizing exposure (individuals with communicable diseases can spread their disease when traveling to see a healthcare provider) of others to the patient. Net result is faster delivery, at lower cost, of medical services without the need for travel.

Many fevers are caused by communicable diseases; early detection will prevent or minimize the spread of the illness. The wisdom in the adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” rings true, no more so than for early detection and prevention of a contagious illness. Normal human body temperature known as normothermia or euthermia, is a vital sign indicator of infectious disease or level of activity of the person.

. There is no single number that represents a normal or healthy temperature for all people o under all circumstances using any place of measurement. z

Medical Services, provided by the government or private insurers, are limited in their scope and under-prepared for a contagion such as the Spanish flu of 1918-1919. Early detection, - treatment, isolation and prevention of illness reduces the demand on Medical Services and lowers healthcare costs. §

A truly great benefit of our invention is the measuring of temperature a method of early ur detection of disease to initiate medical intervention and preventing a contagion from = spreading. Influenza pandemics are a concem have been documented in recent = history:1918-1919 (Spanish Flu), 1957-1958 (Asian Flu), 1968-1969 (Hong Kong Flu). -

Today public health officials are concerned with H5N1 which is an avian flu like the

Spanish Fla(HIN1). Itis considered that the Spanish Flu may have been circulating around the World for a number of years before developing into the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918- 1919. Our integrated monitoring automatic temperature saving and sending data to Optovita for data management can save lives and money.

The eHealthcare, Inc. body temperature monitoring technology provides a unique advantage to all stakeholders improving healthcare services and lowering cost. When combined with the eHealthcare Telemedicine features healthcare providers are able to provide better medical care without the need for the patient to travel thus saving time, more convenient for all stakeholders and lower cost.

The medical data gathered can then be used to automatically generate recommendations and alerts for other types of medical tests that may be useful to the user. The eHealthcare system can be a conduit for suggesting additional tests that can be performed earlier. The changes in the monitored medical data overtime can be used by the integrated healthcare system doctor to suggest modification in the user’s medication, lifestyle such as an increase in exercise or changes in diet. If monitored medical data is out of the doctors defined limits for the user, the integrated eHealthcare system can send alerts to the user and user’s doctor.

There are many types of medical devices that can connect to the eHealthcare monitoring system. For example, blood glucose meter, blood pressure monitor,

pulse rate monitor, ECG machines, weight scales, urine analyzer and other = related medical devices. One further example of the medical device is a foot - temperature scale which can determine foot temperature at various points on a user’s = feet which can be used to build a foot temperature profile. -

It has been discovered that the foot temperature profile can be used to help lower the complications from diabetes by determining the risk of foot ulcers. The eHealthcare cloud can also be accessed by authorized individuals such as a spouse = or other close family members or particularly relevant third parties. For example, the a assigned individual can grant other parties, as well as users’ physicians access to their o medical data using secure login biometrics authentication for security and data = integrity. The integrated healthcare system can also automatically track the medical = data of the assigned individual overtime and graph the data for easy visualization of i changes overtime. The medical data and its visualizations can of course be accessed by the assigned individual through the eHealthcare system.

The assigned individual can also have access to email or text (SMS) alerts or other notifications. For example, the eHealthcare cloud can send messages to the assigned individual when the user’s doctor sends a message, or when certain biomarkers cross pre-determined thresholds like blood pressure. The doctor can access the user’s blood pressure data on the cloud and will determine if user failed to monitor his/her blood pressure as advised, allowing for medical intervention to assist the user.

This is a big improvement since the present medical condition of the patient is already being monitored even before the patient’s return visit to the doctor. The integrated eHealthcare system allows the healthcare provider to implement real time changes to the user’s medical treatment and use of other medical advises, including, medications, lifestyle modification without the need for an office visit which causes the delay in providing optimal healthcare management for the user. For example, if a user is prescribed a medication for high blood pressure, an alert can be sent to the doctor if the expected blood pressure control is not achieved. This allows the doctor to modify the treatment accordingly; thus, improving the patient’s medical care.

It has been discovered that using automatic notifications make it possible to alert the user of a potential problem through a monitor reading of medical data. This notification is shared with the user's doctor to provide expedited medical management. The user can then be empowered to make an informed lifestyle decisions as how to proceed.

Claims (2)

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1. A method of operation of an integrated healthcare system comprising: providing an eHealthcare monitoring system; monitoring and collecting medical data; and __ automatically transmitting the medical data from the eHealthcare monitor to the eHealthcare cloud for data management, alerts and reminders. + frend

2. An integrated eHealthcare system comprising: _ An eHealthcare monitoring system for collecting, transmitting and management of the = medical data. LT