Mobile communication device & app for wearable defibrillator system

Abstract

A mobile communication device such as a smartphone or a tablet-type computer, can establish a local comlink with a wearable defibrillation system. At the same time, the mobile communication device can establish a remote comlink with other devices in a network such as the internet. Accordingly, communication tasks relating to the wearable defibrillation system can be performed via the local and the remote comlinks, with or without the participation of the patient, who is wearing the system. The patient can thus use the familiar interface of a mobile communication device for interacting with his defibrillator system. Moreover, he can do so while keeping on his regular clothes, which could conceal completely the wearable defibrillator system. The patient can thus preserve his dignity and privacy.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 768,897, filed on Feb. 25, 2013, titled: “WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR EXPANDED USER INTERFACE AND COMMUNICATIONS VIA SMART PHONE”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.[0002]This patent application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 682,143, filed on Aug. 10, 2002, titled: “WEARABLE MONITOR / DEFIBRILLATOR WITH CARDIAC FUNCTION ASSESSMENT FEATURE”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.[0003]This patent application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 706,697, filed on Sep. 27, 2012, titled: “WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR / MONITOR WITH A USER INTERFACE FOR MEDICAL CARE DETECTION AND INTERVENTION”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.[0004]This patent application may be fou...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a technology that allows a mobile communication device, like a phone or tablet, to connect with a wearable defibrillator system either locally or through the internet. This allows the wearer to interact with the system while using their regular clothes and maintaining their privacy. The technology provides a convenient way for people to manage communication tasks related to the wearable defibrillator system while keeping their dignity and privacy.

Problems solved by technology

SCA leads to death very quickly, e.g. within 10 minutes, unless treated in the interim.

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