Patent ID: 6773396
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A61B,H03L,H04B,H04W,Y02D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method by which a remote telemeter operates to convey real time physiologic data of a patient by wireless communications, the method comprising:receiving the real time physiologic data of the patient; evaluating wireless links to each of a plurality of RF transceivers that are spatially distributed within a medical facility and coupled to a network; connecting to, and disconnecting from, individual RF transceivers of the plurality in response to changes in qualities of the wireless links, such that connectivity to the network is generally maintained; and transmitting packets of the real time physiologic data to an RF transceiver with which a connection is currently established; whereby the remote telemeter permits the patient's physiologic data to be monitored on the network as the patient moves into and out of range of specific RF transceivers.