Systems and methods for remote and host monitoring communications

Abstract

Systems and methods for remote and host monitoring communication are disclosed. In some implementations, monitoring systems can comprise a host monitoring device associated with a Host communicatively coupled to one or more remote monitoring devices associated with Remote Monitors. The host monitoring device can send communications based at least in part on analyte measurements of a Host sensor and / or other contextual data giving such measurements context. Different remote monitoring devices can receive different communications based at least in part on the role of the respective Remote Monitors relative to the Host. These roles can be reflected in classifications of Remote Monitors.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Any and all priority claims identified in the Application Data Sheet, or any correction thereto, are hereby incorporated by reference under 37 C.F.R. §1.57. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 271,840, filed Dec. 28, 2015. The aforementioned application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, and is hereby expressly made a part of this specification.BACKGROUND[0002]Field[0003]The present application relates generally to remote monitoring, and more specifically to systems and methods for remote and host monitoring communication.[0004]Description of the Related Art[0005]Analyte monitors can be configured to mount on tissue to detect analytes in a sensing area. For example, analyte monitors can include sensors that measure the concentration of glucose, lactate, cholesterol, hemoglobin, and / or other blood or bodily fluid constituents.[0006]In some cases, persons with diabetes mellitus (also ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system for remotely monitoring a person's health data using a continuous analyte sensor and a host monitoring device. The system allows authorized remote monitoring devices to access and display the analyte data of the host, providing intelligent alerts and information about the host's health. The system can also classify the remote monitoring devices based on their needs and capabilities, and can autonomously manage communications between the devices. Overall, the system provides a secure and effective way to remotely monitor a person's health.

Problems solved by technology

In a diabetic state, the patient can suffer from high blood sugar, which can cause an array of physiological derangements, such as kidney failure, skin ulcers, or bleeding into the vitreous of the eye, which can be associated with the deterioration of small blood vessels.

A diabetic can carry an analyte monitor such as a self-monitoring blood glucose (“SMBG”) monitor, which typically requires uncomfortable finger pricking methods.

Due to the lack of comfort and convenience, a diabetic typically measures his or her glucose level only two to four times per day.

Unfortunately, these time intervals can be spread so far apart that the diabetic would likely find out too late that he / she has a hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic condition, which can sometimes cause dangerous side effects.

In fact, it is not only unlikely that a diabetic would take a timely SMBG value, but additionally, the diabetic would likely not know if his / her blood glucose value is rising or falling based on conventional methods.

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