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Modular physiological computer-recorder
Assignee: Del Mar Avionics Inc
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Filing: 1995-11-09
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Granted: 1997-12-30
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Expires: 2015-11-09
Abstract
Abstract An ambulatory physiological computer recorder that includes multiple selective plug and play signal input conditioners, a microprocessor system with operating and analyzing software and a removable memory module for data storage. The removable memory module may consist of any non-volatile memory such as IC memory, magnetic memory, optical memory or magneto-optical memory. The removable memory module used in the recorder excludes operating software; the purpose of the removable memory module in the recorder is only to receive and store acquired data. The recorder uses an alpha-numeric LCD display with control buttons for user interface to enter patient ID and recorder functional perimeters. Both operational and selective analysis software is resident in the microprocessor EEPROM memory. Software is installed in the recorder by transfer from an external source via standard serial or parallel links with applicable connectors, or by a plug-in EEPROM. The recorder includes a patient event button and audible alert transducer. The LCD panel includes a display of time-of-day and various alert or error messages. Patient physiological and demographic data that is stored, during recording and during set up in the removable memory module, is normally transferred to an external analyzer by moving the memory module to an external system, or this data can be downloaded directly via standard data links. The acquired patient data can also be formatted in a report style, either in real time or at the end of a recording to directly drive various output devices.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaac R. Cherry
- 👤 John A. Bachman
- 👤 David T. Tanaka
- 👤 Hangyick So
- 👤 Raphael Henkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/24; A61B5/316; A61B5/318; A61B5/333; A61B5/335; A61B2560/00; A61B2560/04; A61B2560/0475; G; G16; G16H; G16H10/00; G16H10/60; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A computer-recorder for ambulatory, real time data analysis and data accumulation of a variety of biophysical, biomechanical and physiological somatic data of a patient, comprising: a central processor unit (CPU) assembly housing having a plug and play micro processor module (MPM) disposed therein; at least one, self-contained, plug and play power module (PM) insertable into said CPU; at least one plug and play system operation and data-analysis, control program module (CPM) insertable into said CPU and coupled to said MPM; at least one set of plug and play biophysical, biomechanical and physiological sensors for attachment to said patient; at least one plug and play, data input signal conditioner module (SCM) insertable into said CPU assembly housing and coupling at least one set of said sensors to said MPM; at least one plug and play data storage removable memory module (RMM) insertable into said CPU assembly housing and coupled to said MPM; at least one interactive user control module (UCM) disposed on said assembly housing and coupled to said MPM; and at least one plug and play output port disposed in said CPU assembly housing and coupled to said MPM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A computer-recorder for ambulatory, real time data analysis and data accumulation of a variety of biophysical, biomechanical and physiological somatic data of a patient, comprising: a central processor unit (CPU) assembly housing having a plug and play micro processor module (MPM) disposed therein; at least one, self-contained, plug and play power module (PM) insertable into said CPU; at least one plug and play system operation and data-analysis, control program module (CPM) insertable into said CPU and coupled to said MPM; at least one set of plug and play biophysical, biomechanical and physiological sensors for attachment to said patient; at least one plug and play, data input signal conditioner module (SCM) insertable into said CPU assembly housing and coupling at least one set of said sensors to said MPM; at least one plug and play data storage removable memory module (RMM) insertable into said CPU assembly housing and coupled to said MPM; at least one interactive user control module (UCM) disposed on said assembly housing and coupled to said MPM; and at least one plug and play output port disposed in said CPU assembly housing and coupled to said MPM.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said CPM couples a patient identification code and related patient demographic data to a specific set of said patient data accumulated and stored in said RMM.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said CPM is an electronically erasable and programmable read only memory (EEPROM).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to manifest an implanted pacemaker pulse detector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to manifest an electrocardiograph (ecg).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to manifest an electromyogram (emg).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to manifest an electroencephalogram (eeg).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to manifest an electro-oculogram (eog).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor an esophageal pH.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor blood pressure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor foot force.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor body and limb angular orientation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor skin temperature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor skin conductivity.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor respiration.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor oxygen/carbon dioxide saturation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said SCM functions to monitor body/limb acceleration.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
43 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said plug and play RMM is of the size and electronic configuration that is interchangeable with a conventional PCMCIA format and is therefor adaptable to and insertable in a multitude of personal computers and related equipment.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 18, wherein said RMM is a non-volatile memory.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 19, wherein said RMM utilizes magnetic tape as a storage medium.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 19, wherein said RMM utilizes magnetic disc as a storage medium.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 19, wherein said RMM utilizes a solid-state/integrated circuit device (flash card) as a storage medium.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 19, wherein said RMM utilizes a laser disc/optical disc as a storage medium.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 19, wherein said RMM utilizes a laser card/optical card (OC) as a storage medium.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 19, wherein said RMM utilizes a laser tape/optical tape as a storage medium.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 1, wherein said output consists of at least two output ports, at least one of which is a serial port.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A computer-recorder according to claim 26, wherein said output consists of at least one parallel port.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
31 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 27, wherein said parallel port may be configured to couple directly to a printer for both a full-disclosure printout and also a printout of analyzed data.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
31 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 27, wherein said parallel port is configured to link said computer-recorder directly to a PC to output data from said computer-recorder and to program said CPM.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 26, wherein said serial port is configured to couple to a modulator/demodulator (modem) for transmission over a telephone line.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
24 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 26, wherein said serial port is configured to couple directly to a facsimile machine (fax) over a telephone line.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
24 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 26, wherein said serial port is configured to couple directly to a personal computer (PC) over a telephone line.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
33 words
A computer-recorder according to claim 32, wherein said PC is enabled to communicate directly with said CPU for data input and output, and to program said system operation and said data analysis CPM.
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