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Patient data acquisition and control system
Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation Inc
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Filing: 1998-10-27
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Granted: 2000-06-13
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Expires: 2018-10-27
Abstract
Abstract The present invention solves this communication problem by providing a method and apparatus for connecting to and coordinating data communications of various medical devices having different communication protocols. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides a way to recognize common parameters and separate out only that part of the communication that is different between and specific to the various monitors and therapeutic devices. The invention efficiently utilizes defined common parameters for protocol types and selectively configures the specific settings when required, automatically.
Inventors
- 👤 Johannes H. van Oostrom
- 👤 Richard J. Melker
Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0002; G; G16; G16H; G16H40/00; G16H40/20; G16H40/60; G16H40/67; H; H04; H04L; H04L69/00; H04L69/08; H04L69/24; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/08; H04L41/00; H04L41/08; H04L41/0896; H04L69/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/904; Y10S128/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for monitoring of at least one physiologic condition of at least one patient comprising: (a) means for configuring a protocol of communication between at least one medical device and a data acquisition unit connected to at least one of said devices by identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols; (b) means for monitoring a patient's physiologic condition through at least one connected medical device to provide data representative of said physiologic condition; (c) means for communicating said data to said data acquisition unit connected to said device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for monitoring of at least one physiologic condition of at least one patient comprising: (a) means for configuring a protocol of communication between at least one medical device and a data acquisition unit connected to at least one of said devices by identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols; (b) means for monitoring a patient's physiologic condition through at least one connected medical device to provide data representative of said physiologic condition; (c) means for communicating said data to said data acquisition unit connected to said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising means for storing said data in said data acquisition unit and means for transmitting said parameter to a remote location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of said medical devices is a monitoring device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of said medical devices is a therapeutic device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 4, further comprising means for communicating a command to control said therapeutic device through said data acquisition unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 5, wherein said means for communicating initiates the communication at a location remote from said data acquisition unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said means for automatically configuring said specific parameter settings comprises: (a) means for polling each connected device, (b) means for comparing response from said polling step to a list of specific responses for each device; and (c) means for setting said specific parameter settings for each device based on said comparison.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for monitoring of at least one physiologic condition of at least one patient comprising the steps of (a) configuring a protocol of communication between at least one medical device and a data acquisition unit connected to at least one of said devices by identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols; (b) monitoring a patient's physiologic condition through at least one connected medical device to provide data representative of said physiologic condition; (c) communicating said data to said data acquisition unit connected to said device.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for monitoring of at least one physiologic condition of at least one patient comprising the steps of (a) configuring a protocol of communication between at least one medical device and a data acquisition unit connected to at least one of said devices by identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols; (b) monitoring a patient's physiologic condition through at least one connected medical device to provide data representative of said physiologic condition; (c) communicating said data to said data acquisition unit connected to said device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 8, further comprising the step of storing said data in said data acquisition unit and transmitting said parameter to a remote location.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 8, wherein at least one of said medical devices is a monitoring device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 8, wherein at least one of said medical devices is a therapeutic device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of communicating a command to control said therapeutic device through said data acquisition unit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 12, wherein said communicating is initiated at a location remote from said data acquisition unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 8, wherein said settings are automatically configured for each device by (a) polling each connected device, (b) comparing response from said polling step to a list of specific responses for each device, (c) setting said specific parameter set tings for each device based on said comparison.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
73 words
A method of communicating with various devices comprising identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said settings are automatically configured for each device by (a) polling each connected device, (b) comparing response from said polling step to a list of specific responses for each device, and (c) setting said specific parameter settings for each device based upon said comparison.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
73 words
A method of communicating with various devices comprising identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said settings are automatically configured for each device by (a) polling each connected device, (b) comparing response from said polling step to a list of specific responses for each device, and (c) setting said specific parameter settings for each device based upon said comparison.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said protocols comprise hardware and software protocols for communication.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said hardware protocols comprise RS232 type comprising common parameters of baud rate, data bits, stop bits and parity associated therewith.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said software protocols comprise line printer type comprising common parameters of end of line character and line format, and packetized data type comprising common parameters of packet format, header, data format, and end of packet information.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said protocols further comprise input/output format for data sets.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of communicating with various devices comprising identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said settings are automatically configured for each device by (a) sending a specific request string on a port for a device from a list of devices each having unique request and response strings, (b) receiving a specific response; and (c) if said response to said request string matches, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for the device on said port, otherwise repeat steps a through c for next device in said list.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of communicating with various devices comprising identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said settings are automatically configured for each device by (a) sending a specific request string on a port for a device from a list of devices each having unique request and response strings, (b) receiving a specific response; and (c) if said response to said request string matches, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for the device on said port, otherwise repeat steps a through c for next device in said list.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 20, wherein a proper baud rate is set for said device prior to sending said request string.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 21, wherein said steps are repeated for each port.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 20, wherein said protocols comprise hardware and software protocols for communication.
Claim 28
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26 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said hardware protocols comprise RS232 type comprising common parameters of baud rate, data bits, stop bits and parity associated therewith.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said software protocols comprise line printer type comprising common parameters of end of line character and line format, and packetized data type comprising common parameters of packet format, header, data format, and end of packet information.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 23, wherein said protocols further comprise input/output format for data sets.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of communicating with various devices comprising identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said settings are automatically configured for each device by (a) selecting a baud rate setting out of a list of standard baud rate settings, (b) sending a first request string on a port, and (c) if a first response to said first request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for the device which corresponds to said first response, otherwise repeat steps a through c for the next baud rate in said list of standard baud rates.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of communicating with various devices comprising identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said settings are automatically configured for each device by (a) selecting a baud rate setting out of a list of standard baud rate settings, (b) sending a first request string on a port, and (c) if a first response to said first request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for the device which corresponds to said first response, otherwise repeat steps a through c for the next baud rate in said list of standard baud rates.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
103 words
The method of claim 27, further comprising the steps of: (a) if no responses are matched in steps a through c of method 10, selecting a baud rate setting out of said list of standard baud rate settings, (b) sending a second request string on a port, (c) if a second response to said second request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for the device which corresponds to said second response, otherwise repeat steps a through c herein for the next baud rate setting in said list of standard baud rates.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28, wherein said steps are repeated for each port.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 27, wherein said steps are repeated for each port.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 27, wherein said protocols comprise hardware and software protocols for communication.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 31, wherein said hardware protocols comprise RS232 type comprising common parameters of baud rate, data bits, stop bits and parity associated therewith.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 31, wherein said software protocols comprise line printer type comprising common parameters of end of line character and line format, and packetized data type comprising common parameters of packet format, header, data format, and end of packet information.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 31, wherein said protocols further comprise input/output format for data sets.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for communicating with various devices comprising: a routine for identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said routine performs the following steps: (a) polling each connected device, (b) comparing a response from said polling step to a list of specific responses for each device to identify a specific protocol for each connected device, and (c) configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocol for each device based on said comparison.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for communicating with various devices comprising: a routine for identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said routine performs the following steps: (a) polling each connected device, (b) comparing a response from said polling step to a list of specific responses for each device to identify a specific protocol for each connected device, and (c) configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocol for each device based on said comparison.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for communicating with various devices comprising: a routine for identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said routine performs the following steps: (a) sending a specific request string for a device in a list of devices on a port, and (b) if a response to said request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for said device connected to said port, otherwise repeat steps a and b for next device in said list.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for communicating with various devices comprising: a routine for identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said routine performs the following steps: (a) sending a specific request string for a device in a list of devices on a port, and (b) if a response to said request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for said device connected to said port, otherwise repeat steps a and b for next device in said list.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
118 words
A system for communicating with various devices comprising: a routine for identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said routine performs the following steps: (a) selecting a baud rate setting out of a list of standard baud rate settings; (b) sending a first request string on a port; and (c) if a first response to said first request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for the device which corresponds to said first response, otherwise repeat steps a through c for the next baud rate in said list of standard baud rates.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
118 words
A system for communicating with various devices comprising: a routine for identifying specific protocols for each connected device and automatically configuring settings for said common parameters associated with each of said protocols, wherein said routine performs the following steps: (a) selecting a baud rate setting out of a list of standard baud rate settings; (b) sending a first request string on a port; and (c) if a first response to said first request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols for the device which corresponds to said first response, otherwise repeat steps a through c for the next baud rate in said list of standard baud rates.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
101 words
The computer system of claim 37, further performing the steps of: (a) if no responses are matched in steps a through c of claim 17, selecting a baud rate out of said list of standard baud rates; (b) sending a second request string on said port; (c) if a second response to said second request string is matched, thereby identifying a device, configuring settings for said common parameters associated with said specific protocols of the device which corresponds to said second response, otherwise repeat steps a through c herein for the next baud rate in said list of standard baud rates.
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