Abstract: Title: EMERGENCY HEALTH MONITORING AND ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD ABSTRACT An emergency health monitoring and alert system (100) comprising: a watch (102) comprising; sensors (200) configured to sense signals representing health parameters of a patient; and a monitoring apparatus (208) configured to: receive the sensed signals from the sensors (200) and a real-time location of the patient from the location detector (202); determine a numerical value of the health parameters based on the received sensed signals; compare the determined numerical value of the health parameters with predefined threshold values of the health parameters stored in a memory (206); generate an alert message when the determined numerical value of the health parameters is abnormal, wherein the alert message comprises the real-time location of the patient, and a predefined alert message; and automatically transmit the generated alert message using the GSM module (210) to a user device (104) of one user in a predefined list of users stored in the memory (206). Claims: 10, Figures: 4 Figure 1 is selected.
BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a system and a method for health monitoring, and more particularly to a system and a method for monitoring health and generating alerts in an emergency situation.
Description of Related Art
People with frequent health issues have to monitor their health conditions regularly in order to avoid emergencies. People can encounter emergencies such as, sudden increase in heart rate, blood pressure, pulse rate, a drop in oxygen saturation level, accidents, security threat, and so forth anywhere anytime. Moreover, a person may face an emergency situation even when staying alone at home, office, and so forth. In such situations, finding help becomes very difficult because of communication gap and may cause severe damage to the health and well-being of the person.
Conventional systems use cams and other devices to monitor health of a person remotely connected to a communication network. However, in situation where the communication network is not working, the conventional systems fail to provide any kind of assistance to the person under an emergency condition.
There is thus a need for a system and method for monitoring health of a person and generate and transmit alerts in a more efficient manner.
Summary
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an emergency health monitoring and alert system. The system comprising: a watch to be worn by a patient, the watch comprising; sensors configured to
sense signals representing health parameters of the patient; and a monitoring apparatus connected to the sensors, a location detector and a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module, wherein the monitoring apparatus is configured to: receive the sensed signals representing the health parameters of the patient from the sensors and a real-time location of the patient from the location detector; determine a numerical value of each of the health parameters based on the received sensed signals; compare the determined numerical value of each of the health parameters with predefined threshold values of each of the health parameters stored in a memory; generate an alert message when one of the determined numerical value of the health parameters is abnormal, wherein the alert message comprises the real-time location of the patient, and a predefined alert message; and automatically transmit the generated alert message using the GSM module to a user device of one of a user in a predefined list of users stored in the memory.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for generating alerts in a health emergency, the method comprising steps of: receiving sensed signals representing health parameters of a patient from sensors of a watch and a real-time location of the patient from a location detector of the watch; determining a numerical value of each of the health parameters based on the received sensed signals; comparing the determined numerical value of each of the health parameters with predefined threshold values of each of the health parameters stored in a memory; generating an alert message when one of the determined numerical value of the health parameters is abnormal, wherein the alert message comprises the real-time location of the patient, and a predefined alert message; and automatically transmitting the generated alert message using a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module to a user device of predefined list of users stored in the memory.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application provide a system and a method that monitors health parameters of a patient continuously. Next, embodiments of the present application aim at developing a convenient, a low–cost and flexible alert generation system that generates alert in case of a health emergency of a patient.
[008] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[009] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an emergency health monitoring and alert system, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0012] FIG. 2 illustrates a watch of the emergency health monitoring and alert system, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates components of a monitoring apparatus of the watch, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a process for generating alerts in a health emergency, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0017] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.
[0018] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an emergency health monitoring and alert system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 comprises a watch 102, a user device 104, and a data center 106. Further, the watch 102, the user device 104, and the data center 106 may be connected through a communication network 108.
[0020] The communication network 108 may include a data network such
as, but not limited to, an Internet, a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide
Area Network (WAN), a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and so forth.
In some embodiments of the present invention, the communication
network 108 may include a wireless network, such as, but not limited to, a
cellular network and may employ various technologies including an
Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE), a General Packet
Radio Service (GPRS), etc. In some embodiments of the present
invention, the communication network 108 may include or otherwise cover networks or sub-networks, each of which may include, for example, a wired or a wireless data pathway. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the communication network 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies to connect components of the emergency health monitoring
and alert system 100. According to an embodiment of the present
invention, the watch 102, the user device 104, and the data center 106 may be configured to communicate with each other by one or more communication mediums connected to the communication network 108. The communication mediums include, but are not limited to, a coaxial cable, a copper wire, a fiber optic, a wire that comprise a system bus coupled to a processor of a computing device, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the communication mediums, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the watch 102 may be a wearable device designed to be worn by a patient. The patient may be, but not limited to, an elderly patient, a young patient, a healthy individual, a child, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the patient that requires monitoring of their health. Further, the watch 102 may be, but not limited to, a digital watch, an analog watch, a smart watch, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the watch 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the working of the watch 102 will be explained in detail in conjunction with the FIG. 2.
[0022] According to embodiments of the present invention, the user device 104 may be configured to enable a user of the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 to receive data and transmit data within the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100. The user may be, but not limited to, the patient, users such as emergency contacts, included in a predefined list of users, a medical professional, a doctor, a nurse, an emergency service provider, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include any of the users of the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100. According to an embodiment of the
present invention, the user device 104 may be, but not limited to, a mobile device, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a portable computer, a laptop, and so forth. Embodiments are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user device 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 104 may further comprise a user interface 110 and a processor 112. The user interface 110 of the user device 104 may be configured to enable the user to input data into the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100. The user interface 110 may be further configured to display output data associated with the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the user interface 110 may be, but not limited to, a digital display, a touch screen display, a graphical user interface, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the user interface 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user device 104 may further include the processor 112 that may be configured to receive and transmit data within the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the processor 112 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a computing device, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the processor 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of processing data.
[0025] According to embodiments of the present invention, the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 further comprises the data center
106 that may be capable of housing computing components and networking components associated with the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 for the purpose of receiving, storing, processing, and distributing data. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the data center 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] According to embodiments of the present invention, the data center 106 further comprises the database 114 that may be configured for storage and retrieval of data associated with the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user of the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 may be enabled to access the data stored in the database 114. According to embodiments of the present invention, the database 114 may be, but is not limited to, a centralised database, a distributed database, a personal database, an end-user database, a commercial database, a Structured Query Language (SQL) database, a Non-SQL database, an operational database, a relational database, a cloud database, an object-oriented database, a graph database, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the database 114 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of data storage and retrieval.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates the watch 102 of the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100, according to embodiments of the present invention. The watch 102 may comprise sensors 200a-200n (hereinafter referred to as the sensors 200), a location detector 202, a display 204, a memory 206, a monitoring apparatus 208, a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module 210, a button 212, a battery 214, and a strap 216.
[0028] According to embodiments of the present invention, the sensors 200 may be configured to sense signals representing health parameters of patient wearing the watch 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the health parameters may be, but not limited to, a heart rate, a body temperature, a pulse rate, a blood pressure, an oxygen saturation , and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the health parameters including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be beneficial to monitor health of a patient. According to embodiments of the present invention, the sensors 200 may be, but not limited to, a heart rate sensor, a temperature sensor, a pulse rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sensors 200 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of sensing parameters associated with the user.
[0029] According to embodiments of the present invention, the location
detector 202 may be configured to detect a real-time location of the patient
wearing the watch 102. According to embodiments of the present
invention, the location detector 202 may be, but not limited to, a Global
Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), a BeiDou Navigation Satellite
System, a Quasi Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), an Indian Regional
Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), and so forth. In a preferred
embodiment of the present invention, the location detector 202 may be the Global Positioning System (GPS). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the location detector 202 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of detecting a real-time location of the patient wearing the watch 102.
[0030] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the display
204 may be configured to display data associated with the emergency
health monitoring and alert system 100. According to embodiments of the
present invention, the data may be, but not limited to, the health
parameters, the real-time location, a predefined list of users, and so forth.
Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise
cover any type of the data associated with the emergency health
monitoring and alert system 100. According to embodiments of the
present invention, the display 204 may be, but not limited to, a digital display, a touch screen display, a graphical user interface, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the display 204 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable to display information.
[0031] According to embodiments of the present invention, the memory 206 that may be configured for storage and retrieval of data associated with the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the memory 206 may be, but not limited to, a Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), a Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Programmable read-only memory (PROM), an Erasable Programmable read only memory (EPROM), an Electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a flash memory, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the memory 206 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] According to embodiments of the present invention, the monitoring
apparatus 208 may be configured to process data received from the
sensors 200 to generate output, and perform operations related to the
emergency health monitoring and alert system 100. According to
embodiments of the present invention, the monitoring apparatus 208 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a computing device, a development
board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the monitoring apparatus 208 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of processing the received data. Further, the working of the monitoring apparatus 208 is explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 3.
[0033] According to embodiments of the present invention, the GSM
module 210 of the watch 102 may be configured to enable communication
between the watch 102 and the user device 104. The GSM module 210
may be, but not limited to, a General Packet Radio Service
(GPRS) module, an Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
(EDGE) module, a Third Generation (3G) module, a Short Message
Service (SMS) module, and so forth. Embodiments of the present
invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the GSM module 210 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0034] According to embodiments of the present invention, the button 212 of the watch 102 may be configured to enable the patient wearing the watch 102 to generate an alert signal by activating the button 212. In another embodiment of the present invention, the button 212 may be configured to enable the patient wearing the watch 102 to activate the display 204 of the watch 102. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the button 212 may be, but not limited to, a push button, a touch button, a capacitive touch button, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the button 212 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0035] According to embodiments of the present invention, the battery 214 may be configured to provide an electrical power to the watch 102. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the battery 214 may
be, but not limited to, a lithium ion battery, an alkaline battery, a silver oxide battery, a zinc air battery, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the battery 214 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further, the watch 102 may comprise the strap 216 that may be designed to assist the patient in wearing the watch 102 around a wrist of the patient. The strap 216 may be made up of a material, such as, but not limited to, a rubber, a metal, a plastic, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the strap 216 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates components of the monitoring apparatus 208 of the watch 102, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The monitoring apparatus 208 may comprise a sensor configuration module 300, a data collection module 302, a data processing module 304, notification module 306, a communication module 308, and a report generation module 310.
[0037] According to embodiments of the present invention, the button 212
of the watch 102 may be configured to generate an activation signal when
the patient wearing the watch 102 presses the button 212 three times
within 5 seconds. The generated activation signal may enable the sensor
configuration module 300 that may be configured to activate the sensors
200, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment
of the present invention, the sensor configuration module 300 may be
configured to automatically activate the sensors 200 when the patient
wears the watch 102. The sensor configuration module 300 may be
configured to enable the sensors 200 to sense signals representing health
parameters of the patient in real-time. According to an embodiment of the
present invention, the health parameters may be, but not limited to, a heart
rate, a body temperature, a pulse rate, a blood pressure, an oxygen
saturation, and so forth. According to embodiments of the present
invention, the sensors 200 may be, but not limited to, a heart rate sensor, a temperature sensor, a pulse rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, and so forth. Further, the sensor configuration module 300 may be configured to transmit the received sensed signals from the sensors 200 to the data collection module 302 of the monitoring apparatus 208.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 302 may be configured to receive the sensed signals representing the health parameters of the patient from the sensor configuration module 300. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 302 may be configured to receive real-time location of the patient wearing the watch 102 from the location detector 202 of the watch 102. Further, the data collection module 302 may be configured to store the received sensed signals and the real-time location of the patient into the memory 206 of the watch, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 302 may be configured to periodically store the data stored in the memory 206 of the watch onto the database 114 of the data center 106.
[0039] According to embodiments of the present invention, the data collection module 302 may be further configured to fetch contact numbers of predefined list of users stored in a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) (not shown) of the GSM module 210. In another embodiment of the present invention, the patient may provide a predefined list of users. Further, the data collection module 302 may be configured to store the fetched contact numbers of predefined list of users into the memory 206 of the watch 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 302 may be configured to store the fetched contact numbers of predefined list of users onto the database 114 of the data center 106. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 302 may
be configured to transmit the contact numbers of predefined list of users to the notification module 306. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the data collection module 302 may be further configured to transmit the sensed signals and the real-time location of the patient to the data processing module 304.
[0040] The data processing module 304 may be configured to access the sensed signals stored in the memory 206 through the communication network 108, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 304 may be configured to receive the sensed signals and the real-time location of the patient from the data collection module 302. Further, the data processing module 304 may be configured to determine a numerical value of each of the health parameters based on the sensed signals, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the data processing module 304 may be configured to compare the determined numerical value of each of the health parameters with a predefined threshold value of each of the health parameters stored in the memory 206 of the watch 102, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the predefined threshold value of the health parameters may be a safe value range of the health parameters corresponding to the patient. Further, the determined health parameters falling outside of the predefined threshold value may be considered abnormal, according to embodiments of the present invention.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, if the data processing module 304 determines that the determined numerical value of the health parameters is abnormal based on the comparison, then the data processing module 304 may be configured to generate an alert message. In another embodiment of the present invention, if the data processing module 304 determines that the patient pressed the button 212 continuously for 5 seconds, then the data processing module 304 may be
configured to generate the alert message. According to embodiments of
the present invention, the alert message may comprise, but not limited to,
the real-time location of the patient, the determined health parameters of
the patient, the predefined threshold value of the health parameters, a
predefined alert message, and so forth. According to a preferred
embodiment of the present invention, the alert message may comprise the real-time location of the patient and the predefined alert message. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the predefined alert message may be, but not limited to, “Patient needs assistance”, and so forth. Further, the data processing module 304 may be configured to transmit the generated alert message to the notification module 306, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 304 may be configured to transmit the generated alert message to the report generation module 310, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0042] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the notification module 306 may be configured to transmit the received alert message to the user device 104 of one of the user of the predefined list of users using the communication module 308 and the GSM module 210 over the communication network 108. According to embodiments of the present invention, the alert message may be transmitted as, but not limited to, a text message, a Short Message Service (SMS), a voice message, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any method for transmitting the alert message including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0043] The report generation module 310 may be configured to enable the user of the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 to generate a report based on the received alert message, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the user may be a medical professional. The report
may comprise the determined health parameters of the patient, a
prescribed medicine, a prescribed activity, and so forth. The report
generation module may be configured to transmit the report to the notification module 306, in an embodiment of the present invention. The notification module 306 may be configured to transmit the received report to the user device 104 of the patient using the communication module 308 and the GSM module 210 over the communication network 108. According to embodiments of the present invention, the report may be transmitted as, but not limited to, a text message, a Short Message Service (SMS), a voice message, an email, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any method for transmitting the report including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0044] Fig. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a process 400 for monitoring health
parameters of a patient and generating an alert message using
emergency health monitoring and alert system 100, according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] At step 402, the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 may receive signals representing health parameters of a patient wearing the watch 102 from the sensors 200 installed in the watch 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the health parameters may be, but not limited to, a heart rate, a temperature, a pulse rate, a blood pressure, an oxygen saturation, and so forth.
[0046] At step 404, the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 may determine a numerical value of each of the health parameters based on the sensed signals.
[0047] At step 406, the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 may compare the determined numerical value of each of the health parameters with the predefined threshold values of each of the health
parameters stored in the memory 206.
[0048] At step 408, if the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 determines that the determined numerical value of the health parameters is abnormal than the predefined threshold values of the health parameters, then the process 400 may proceed to step 410, otherwise the process 400 may return to the step 402.
[0049] At the step 410, the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 may receive a real-time location of the patient wearing the watch 102 from the location detector 202 of the watch 102.
[0050] At step 412, the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 may generate an alert message. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the generated alert message may comprise the real-time location of the patient, and a predefined alert message.
[0051] At step 414, the emergency health monitoring and alert system 100 may transmit the generated alert message to the user device 104 of one of a user in the predefined list of users fetched from the SIM (not shown) of the GSM module 210 using the GSM module 210 over the communication network 108. According to embodiments of the present invention, the alert message may be transmitted as, but not limited to, a text message, a Short Messaging Service (SMS), a voice message, and so forth.
[0052] Embodiments of the invention are described above with reference to block diagrams and schematic illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the diagrams and combinations of blocks in the diagrams can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto one or more general purpose computers, special purpose computers, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce machines, such that the instructions which execute
on the computers or other programmable data processing apparatus create means for implementing the functions specified in the block or blocks. Such computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means that implement the function specified in the block or blocks.
[0053] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0054] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.
CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An emergency health monitoring and alert system (100), the system (100) comprising:
a watch (102) to be worn by a patient, the watch (102) comprising;
sensors (200) configured to sense signals representing health parameters of the patient;
a location detector (202);
a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module (210); and
a monitoring apparatus (208) connected to the sensors (200), the location detector (202) and the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module (210), wherein the monitoring apparatus (208) is configured to:
receive the sensed signals representing the health parameters of the patient from the sensors (200) and a real-time location of the patient from the location detector (202);
determine a numerical value of each of the health parameters based on the received sensed signals;
compare the determined numerical value of each of the health parameters with predefined threshold values of each of the health parameters stored in a memory (206);
generate an alert message when one of the determined numerical value of the health parameters is abnormal, wherein the alert message comprises the real-time location of the patient, and a predefined alert message; and
automatically transmit the generated alert message using the GSM module (210) to a user device (104) of predefined list of users stored in the memory (206).
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the health parameters comprises one of, a heart rate, a temperature, a pulse rate, a blood pressure, an oxygen saturation, or a combination thereof.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monitoring apparatus (208) is configured to generate the alert message when the patient activates a button (212), wherein the alert message comprises the real-time location of the patient, and the predefined alert message.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monitoring apparatus (208) is configured to enable a medical professional for generating a report based on the alert message.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensors (200) are selected from a group of, a heart rate sensor, a temperature sensor, a pulse rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, or a combination thereof.
6. A method for monitoring health of a patient and generating an alert in a health emergency, the method comprising steps of:
receiving sensed signals representing health
parameters of the patient from sensors (200) of a watch (102)
and a real-time location of the patient from a location detector (202) of the watch (102);
determining a numerical value of each of the health parameters based on the received sensed signals;
comparing the determined numerical value of each of the health parameters with predefined threshold values of each of the health parameters stored in a memory (206);
generating an alert message when one of the determined numerical value of the health parameters is abnormal, wherein the alert message comprises the real-time location of the patient, and a predefined alert message; and
automatically transmitting the generated alert message using a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module (210) to a user device of predefined list of users stored in the memory (206).
7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the health parameters comprises one of, a heart rate, a temperature, a pulse rate, a blood pressure, an oxygen saturation, or a combination thereof.
8. The method as claimed in claim 6, comprising a step of generating the alert message when the patient activates a button (212), wherein the alert message comprises the real-time location of the patient, and the predefined alert message.
9. The method as claimed in claim 8, comprising a step of enabling a medical professional for generating a report based on the alert message.
10. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the sensors (200) is selected from a group of, a heart rate sensor, a temperature
sensor, a pulse rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, or a combination thereof.
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| 2 | 202041016834-FORM 1 [20-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-20 |
| 3 | 202041016834-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [20-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-20 |
| 4 | 202041016834-DRAWINGS [20-04-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-04-20 |
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