Patent ID: 8608653
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: A61B,G06Q,G16H,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A system for remotely monitoring an individual, comprising: (a) a server, (b) a remote apparatus including (i) a processor for executing a first script to present one or more queries to the individual, (ii) a first user interface through which the individual can input one or more responses to the one or more queries and (iii) a second user interface dedicated to sending a panic signal; and (c) a communications network connecting the remote apparatus with the server to transmit said panic signal to said server, wherein said server (i) analyzes previous interactions with said individual to determine whether a predetermined number of false alarms has been exceeded, (ii) connects said individual to an emergency health care worker if said predetermined number has not been exceeded, and (iii) connects said individual to a non-emergency worker if said predetermined number has been exceeded.