Method for providing a favorites menu on a computing device and computing device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for providing a favorites menu on a computing device (30), the method comprising the steps of providing (1) items, wherein at least one action is assigned to the items, storing (2; 12; 21) the items in a favorites menu, and displaying (3; 13; 22) the favorites menu on a display device (33) of the computing device (30), wherein the items are provided based on medical selection criteria. Further, a computing device (30) is disclosed, comprising a processor (31), a memory (32), and a display device (33).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a method for providing a favorite menu on a computing device and a computing device. Background Technology

[0002] Even though modern insulin pumps offer a wide range of advanced features to adapt insulin delivery to patients' lifestyles, these features are often rarely used in daily life. One reason may be a lack of education. Another reason may be that these advanced features often require additional logical steps, screens, and user input, which complicates use and adds to the burden of daily diabetes routines. This burden should be minimized as much as possible to avoid loss of motivation, poor glycemic control, increased suffering, and even depression. Basic and advanced features cannot be standardized to meet the needs of individual patients, as these needs can vary with varying degrees of active lifestyle, specific circumstances, age, duration of diabetes, etc.

[0003] Document WO 2010 / 029551 A2 discloses a method for dispensing a therapeutic solution to a patient based on a dietary type. To determine a single-dose delivery, the dietary type and the contents of the dietary intake to be consumed by the patient are received. A single-dose delivery pattern corresponding to that dietary type is then retrieved from memory, and the dispensable single-dose dose of the therapeutic solution corresponding to the ingested contents is determined. Furthermore, the method for providing a suitable single-dose delivery pattern can be based on reconstructing a customized single-dose profile, for example, by comparing a user's bG response (bG—blood glucose) to certain diets with a plotted healthy response to the same diet, and providing an appropriate pre-built customized single-dose delivery pattern for subsequent meals of the same type. The customized single-dose delivery pattern can be selected from multiple pre-built single-dose delivery patterns, each assigned to a different GI range (GI—glycemic index). The user can accept the recommended single-dose delivery pattern and accordingly receive the delivered single-dose dose. In some embodiments, the selected single-dose delivery mode can be delivered if the user does not accept it. For example, the user can be notified before the single-dose delivery and can pause the delivery or choose an alternative single-dose delivery mode.

[0004] Document US 2003 / 0036927 A1 discloses a record browser for a medical information system, which includes a user interface and a search engine. The user interface includes an input device and an output device. The input device is adapted to receive search criteria related to patient records. The output device is adapted to provide search results in response to receiving search criteria. The search engine is adapted to perform a search in response to receiving search criteria to generate search results. A user accesses the record browser with the user interface and search engine from a clinical desktop on a client device. The user selects the patient for whom a search is to be performed. The record browser presents a series of search criteria on separate tabs with sub-elements so that the user can select and establish criteria for a search related to the patient's records. For example, the user can select from a list of document type, visit, question, content definition, care plan, and medical institution as the basis for the search. As the user selects an item for the search, a statement of criteria is created and displayed so that the user can see the selected search criteria. Alternatively, the user can simply use the content tab and perform a keyword search to find explanations for clinical terms. In particular, file icons provide the user with access to search selections stored by file name. The Favorites search menu provides users with access to a pre-defined list of frequently used search criteria via a drop-down menu. After a user initiates a search, the browser displays the search results as a list of documents or objects that match the search criteria. The user selects the items they wish to view. Users can select each item individually or in a filtered view, where all selections are listed simultaneously. If the user has appropriate privileges, they can view or update documents or objects.

[0005] Document US 2009 / 0147011 A1 discloses a system and method for displaying data. The computing device contains data and has output devices, and may include one or more input devices for registering user input. A program generates a screen display incorporating display objects and can handle a wide variety of user inputs. Display objects can be activated by registering user input corresponding to the display object to induce the execution of an action within the computing device. Display objects represent data that can be categorized in various ways. The program compares data points and identifies groups of data points located close to each other (“near points”) based on predefined or interactively determined criteria. Specifically, the screen displays a summary view of patient data, which includes a main menu with menu items titled "Summary," patient profile, notebook and records, charts, and favorite reports; a secondary menu with display items representing multiple functions such as changing patients, printing (an icon depicting a printer), and emailing (an icon depicting an envelope); a patient identification area for displaying patient identification data; an options bar for changing display options; a first chart labeled "Standard Week—bG—All" for displaying medical data; and a partial view of a second chart labeled "Insulin Pump Use."

[0006] Document US 2013 / 0164718 A1 discloses a handheld diabetes management device that supports pre-selection of meals for improved treatment. By pre-planning meals, the amount of insulin to be delivered to the patient should be appropriate. The user selects food items from a list (e.g., a favorites list) to plan the meal. Predefined meals or individual food items can be selected to specify the pre-planned meal. Based on the nutritional information of the pre-planned meal, a single-dose calculator suggests a single dose to be delivered to the patient. Favorited food items can be grouped based on user preferences. Further disclosed is the ability to remove food items from a food database due to allergies.

[0007] Document US 2014 / 0188398 A1 discloses a method and apparatus for remote monitoring. The method includes: receiving a notification message at a remote monitor indicating an event detected by a server based on analyte sensor data obtained from an analyte status receiver of a monitoring host; presenting the notification message at the remote monitor to activate the remote monitor, wherein the remote monitor is configured by the server to receive the notification message to enhance the analyte status receiver of the monitoring host; in response to the presentation of the notification message, accessing the server by the remote monitor; and in response to the access, receiving information including at least the analyte sensor data. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a method for providing a favorites menu on a computing device and a computing device in order to simplify the use of the computing device.

[0009] According to various aspects of this disclosure, a method for providing a favorites menu on a computing device and a computing device are provided respectively according to independent claims 1 and 13. Further embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0010] According to one aspect, a method is provided for providing a favorites menu on a computing device. The method includes the steps of: providing an item, assigning at least one action to the item, storing the item in a favorites list, and displaying the favorites list on a display device of the computing device. The item is provided based on medical selection criteria.

[0011] According to another aspect, a computing device is provided. The computing device includes a processor, a memory, and a display device. The processor is configured to provide items, wherein at least one action is assigned to the items, the items are stored in a favorites list, and the favorites list is displayed on the display device. The items are provided based on medical selection criteria.

[0012] This method provides one or more items for a favorites menu (favorites list), where each item is assigned to an action. This allows for quick and customizable access to specific features and actions. The list of items is based on medical selection criteria to simplify menu processing for the user. Thus, the favorites list can include items that are assigned to actions, specifically the definition settings for medical actions.

[0013] The computing device can be a portable computing device, such as a mobile phone, smartphone, or tablet PC. The display device of the computing device can be a touch-sensitive screen configured to receive user input.

[0014] In one embodiment, a first list comprising a plurality of predefined items may be provided. At least one of the predefined items may be selected from the first list based on medical selection criteria, and at least one selected predefined item may be stored in a favorites list.

[0015] Before storing adapted items in the favorites list, predefined items can be adapted by assigning additional actions to them and / or removing existing actions from them. Users should see what they expect. Items can be adapted to refer to the user's various standard tasks. Users can select items to refer to previously performed actions, allowing them to be reused as immediate action triggers by making these items favorites instances. The computing device can be configured to provide a review of all recent actions, such as all recent actions performed during the previous TBD day (TBD – total basal insulin dose). Items of highest value to the user can be selected for adding to the favorites list.

[0016] In another embodiment, items can be generated by assigning at least one action to an item, and said item can be stored in a favorites list. The item can be generated based on medical selection criteria. This embodiment refers to creating an item from scratch. If an item is created from scratch, it can be generated from a food bank or a single-dose workflow. The item can include an action that should be performed at a future time. For example, a start time can be provided for a specific amount (X%) of TBR reduction (TBR—temporal basal rate) for a specific duration. This allows for pre-programming an appropriate TBR reduction on a night before a planned alcohol intake, prior to a trip to a restaurant or bar. A similar approach applies to sporting events. The possibility of “one-click” activation from a favorites list facilitates the convenient use of this safety tool when proper insulin adaptation may be a concern.

[0017] Several actions can be grouped within a project by adapting to a predefined project or by generating a new project from scratch.

[0018] Medical selection criteria can involve the complexity of medical actions, the clinical value of medical actions, or the critical state of medical actions. Regarding complexity criteria, the selection list can include complex actions such as extended or multi-wave single-dose actions frequently used by the user. Regarding clinical value criteria, the selection list can include actions frequently used by the user that have been proven to maintain the user's BG level at the target level. Regarding critical state criteria, the selection list can include actions that are critical to the user's BG level (single-dose, carbohydrates).

[0019] The action can refer to a control command for a computing device, or an additional control command for a medical device coupled to the computing device. This additional control command can be transmitted from the computing device to the medical device. The medical device can be connected to the computing device via a wired or wireless connection. The wireless connection can be established via WLAN, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The medical device can be an insulin pump. The additional control commands can be configured to control insulin delivery via the insulin pump. Controlling insulin delivery can include controlling the amount of insulin dispensed by the insulin pump and / or controlling the time / duration of insulin delivery. For example, a command for dispensing a TBR can be generated by the computing device and transmitted to the insulin pump.

[0020] Projects can be assigned to one or more actions. Multiple control commands for computing devices and / or medical devices can be grouped within a single project. This allows users to quickly access complex tasks.

[0021] Actions may include control commands for insulin delivery (basal and single doses), carbohydrate entries, BG testing, and event management (health events, activities). These actions may be selected from: single meal items (e.g., snacks like Snickers), complex meals (e.g., a standard pub menu), insulin delivery (e.g., a standard 4 U single dose or an extended single dose, 5.5 U over 3 hours), activation of the time basal rate (e.g., 90% over 1 hour 50 hours), health events (e.g., illness, accidents), exercise events (e.g., physical activity), changes to the basal distribution curve (e.g., a "weekend" versus a "weekday" distribution curve), and adding annotations with pre-entered text. Actions may further include commands to stop the insulin pump, enter a manual single dose, add annotations, or search for specific foods.

[0022] Items stored in a favorites list allow actions assigned to those items to be performed without additional user input. This can also be called a "one-click action" and enables quick selection of actions related to different lifestyles, such as activating standard TBR for jogging three times a week, activating airplane mode on a computing device for frequent flyers, or always eating the same food when going to a fast food restaurant.

[0023] Items stored in a favorites list allow actions to be performed on those items after confirmation, such as through user input. Actions assigned to an item can be modified before confirmation is received. If complex meals (including hamburgers, fries, cola, and desserts) are stored as favorites, they can be selected using a first user input. A second user input can then be used to confirm or modify the selection before confirmation. For example, fries can be removed from the meal list.

[0024] The favorites list can be accessed via specific user input, such as by swiping vertically on a display device. Direct access to the favorites list from the unlocked screen of a touchscreen device (e.g., a smartphone or tablet) can also be possible.

[0025] Even if other operations of the computing device are locked, the favorites list can be accessed on the device. Operations under the so-called "child use case" allow a mother (e.g., for a preschooler) to prepare food and store all items as favorites along with pictures in a first list. Items can include, for example, bread, apples, and yogurt. Children who can recognize food but are not yet able to perform carbohydrate calculations can simply access the items in the favorites list. If a child decides to eat an apple, the child can press the item "apple." The computing device will then provide the correct amount of insulin. At night, the mother can delete favorites and program new favorites for the next day based on the food she has prepared. Items can be provided as graphic items including pictures. Graphic items can be assigned to actions, such as control commands for an insulin pump connected to the computing device to deliver a specific amount of insulin. Items can also be assigned to complex actions, such as delivering a specific amount of insulin at a specific time and for a specific duration.

[0026] The favorites list can be configured with selected read and / or write permissions for different users (e.g., for parents and children). Parents can set up favorites lists (e.g., including selected food items for carbohydrates) and children can only access the items in that favorites list and cannot modify them.

[0027] Making items easily accessible in the favorites list can increase overall user satisfaction with the system by introducing customization. Users can be exposed to "hidden" features within the computing device. This approach allows users to respond more easily and quickly to diabetes conditions by leveraging elements they have previously used, reducing complexity and improving overall diabetes management. It can foster interaction between parents and children and increase children's responsibility for diabetes self-management. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Next, further embodiments will be described with reference to the figures. In the figures,

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic block diagram of a method for providing a favorites menu is shown.

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic block diagram is shown for another method of providing a favorites menu.

[0031] Figure 3 A schematic block diagram is shown for another method of providing a favorites menu.

[0032] Figure 4 A schematic block diagram of a computing device and a medical device is shown.

[0033] Figure 5 An example of a favorites menu is shown, and

[0034] Figure 6 Another embodiment of the favorites menu is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Figure 1 A schematic block diagram of a method for providing a favorites menu is shown. First, an item is provided (step 1). At least one action is assigned to the item. The item is provided based on medical selection criteria. The item is stored in a favorites list (step 2). Then, the favorites list is displayed on the display device of a computing device (step 3).

[0036] Figure 2 A schematic block diagram of another method for providing a favorites menu is shown. In step 10, a list comprising several predefined items is provided. Next, at least one of the predefined items is selected from the list (step 11). This selection is based on medical selection criteria. The selected item is stored in the favorites list (step 12). In step 13, the favorites list is displayed on the display device of the computing device. The selected item can be modified before being stored in the favorites list.

[0037] Figure 3 A schematic block diagram of another method for providing a favorites menu is shown. In step 20, a new item is created by assigning at least one action to the item. This creation is based on medical selection criteria. The new item is stored in the favorites list (step 21), and the favorites list is displayed on a display device (step 22).

[0038] Figure 4 A schematic representation of a computing device 30 coupled to a medical device 40 is shown. The computing device 30 includes a processor 31, a memory device 32, a display device 33, and a communication device 34. The processor 31 is configured to provide a favorites list according to the steps disclosed herein. The favorites list may be stored in the memory device 32 and displayed on the display device 33. A connection to the medical device 40 is established via the communication device 34. The medical device 40 includes an additional processor 41, an additional memory device 42, an additional communication device 43, and an insulin delivery device 44. The medical device 40 may be an insulin pump. The medical device 40 may receive control signals from the computing device via the additional communication device 43. The additional processor 41 may be configured to control insulin delivery via the insulin delivery device 44 based on the received control signals.

[0039] exist Figure 5 An example of a favorites menu is shown below. Figure 5 A first list 50 is shown on the left side. This first list 50 includes several items 51 that refer to actions related to diabetes management. A button 52 is provided. By activating button 52, the selected item is stored in a favorites list 53. The favorites list 53 includes a filter button 54 for filtering items. A favorite item 58 in the favorites list 53 can be selected by clicking on it. This opens a new window 55, which displays the details of the selected favorite item. Window 55 includes a confirm button 56 and an edit button 57. By pressing the confirm button 56, the user accepts the selected item without any changes. Thus, the user can activate the favorite item 58 with only two user interactions—selection and confirmation. Alternatively, the selected favorite item can be adapted to a specific situation by pressing the edit button 57.

[0040] Figure 5 Another embodiment of the graphical user interface for the Favorites menu is shown.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a medical device, the method comprising the following steps: - A controller for controlling medical devices is provided, the controller including a processor, memory and display device; - Provide a first list, which includes several predefined items, each provided based on medical selection criteria, and assign at least one action to each predefined item, the action being a control command for controlling the operation of the medical device, the action being an action automatically executed by the controller after selecting a predefined item, the control command being selected from the group consisting of: insulin delivery and stopping the insulin pump; - Use the controller to select at least one of the predefined items from the first list based on medical selection criteria; - Use the controller to adapt the selected predefined item to form an adapted predefined item by at least one of the following: assigning additional actions to the predefined item, modifying existing actions of the predefined item, and deleting existing actions from the predefined item; - Use the controller to store adapted predefined items in a favorites list, where, Control commands stored in predefined items in the favorites list will automatically execute the actions assigned to those control commands without requiring further user input. - Display the collection list on the display device; and - Select an adapted predefined item, and thereby automatically control the medical device using the processor based on the adapted predefined item. The medical selection criteria mentioned therein involve the complexity of the medical procedure, the clinical value of the medical procedure, or the critical state of the medical procedure.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the item is generated by assigning at least one action to the item, and the item is stored in the collection list, and wherein the item is generated based on the medical selection criteria.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the control command is configured to control insulin delivery via an insulin pump.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein the items stored in the favorites list enable the action of assigning to the items to be performed without additional user input.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the items stored in the collection list enable the action of assigning to the items to be performed after receiving confirmation.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the action assigned to the project is modified before the confirmation is received.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein the favorites list can be accessed on the computing device even if other operations of the computing device are locked.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein the collection list is equipped with selected read permissions and / or selected write permissions for different users.

9. A computing device for providing and adapting a favorite list of selected action items and controlling a medical device, the computing device comprising a processor, a memory, and a display device, wherein the processor is configured to: - Provide a first list, which includes several predefined items, each of which is provided based on medical selection criteria, and assign at least one action to each predefined item, the action being a control command for a medical device, the control command being selected from a group consisting of: insulin delivery and stopping the insulin pump; - Select at least one of the predefined items from the first list based on medical selection criteria; - Adapt the selected predefined items to form adapted predefined items by performing at least one of the following before storing the adapted predefined items in the favorites list: assigning additional actions to the predefined items, modifying existing actions of the predefined items, and deleting existing actions from the predefined items; - Store adapted predefined items in the favorites list, where, Control commands stored in the adapted predefined items in the favorites list will automatically execute the actions assigned to those control commands without requiring further user input. - The collection list is displayed on the display device; as well as - Control the medical device according to the adapted predefined items. The medical selection criteria mentioned therein involve the complexity of the medical procedure, the clinical value of the medical procedure, or the critical state of the medical procedure.

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