Patent ID: 8721543
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: A61B,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: using a monitoring device to acquire data from a patient; using a dispensing device to perform actions on a patient; transmitting data from the monitoring device or dispensing device to a medical digital assistant; using the medical digital assistant to coordinate data retrieval, storage, communication, processing, analysis, and reporting; performing actions on the patient based on the data analysis results using the monitoring device or dispensing devices controlled or configured by the medical digital assistant; and wherein the data monitored includes monitoring blood pressure with a blood pressure monitoring device at least three times per day, monitoring activity level continuously throughout the day with a pedometer, monitoring oxygen levels for at least three minutes a day with an oximeter, monitoring weight once every day with a scale, monitoring EKG continuously every day with a remote EKG sensor, and monitoring the time, effectiveness, and side effects of medication.