Patent ID: 7889069
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A device for monitoring a patient, comprising: a sensing device disposed at least one of on and in the patient and taking sensor data continuously; a transmitter located on the exterior of the patient, internally powered, normally in a power-down state and powered-up for transmitting the sensor data, said transmitter comprising a first memory for temporarily storing sensor data; a first link between the sensing device and the transmitter wherein the transmitter receives the sensor data from the sensing device and the first link comprises at least one of a wire and a wireless link; a receiver, located remote from the patient, receiving the sensor data transmitted wirelessly from the transmitter and the transmission is at least one of a burst, and upon a command; and wherein a confirmation signal is transmitted from the receiver to the transmitter to acknowledge receipt of the sensor data; the confirmation signal instructs the transmitter to erase or overwrite the first memory temporarily storing the sensor data.