Patent ID: 8467860
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for continuous monitoring of heart activity of a user, the method comprising the steps of: providing at least six sensors to limbs and a torso of a user, wherein said at least six sensors are configured for portability to enable a continuous period of diagnostic monitoring of the user sufficient to form a medical diagnosis; obtaining raw electrocardiogram data sufficient to determine a complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading from the user using said at least six sensors configured for continuous monitoring of the user; maintaining said at least six sensors in association with the user for a period of diagnostic monitoring sufficient to form the medical diagnosis; converting the raw electrocardiogram data to a complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading suitable for formulating a medical diagnosis; comparing the complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading to at least one predetermined threshold electrocardiogram parameter to form a comparison; transmitting the complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading to at least one destination; formulating the medical diagnosis of the user at said at least one destination using the complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading; and wherein the continuous monitoring is done while performing routine mobile activities.