FIG. 5 is a script entry screen according to the popular embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6A is an inventory of a pattern script program in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a remotely programmable apparatus in line with an embodiment of the current invention. FIG. Sixteen is a schematic block diagram illustrating the interaction of the server of FIG. 1A-D with the apparatus of FIG. 3 according to another embodiment of the current invention. FIG. 19 is a script entry display in line with an embodiment of the current invention. FIGS. 20 and 21 are block diagrams of alternate embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 23 and 24 are instance broadcast programming shows with an included script program. Sixteen features a server 18 and a workstation 20 related to the server 18 by way of a communication network 24 . 18 is preferably a world vast net server and the communication network 24 is preferably the Internet.
Will probably be obvious to at least one expert within the art that the server 18 could comprise a single stand-alone laptop or BloodVitals SPO2 device a number of computer systems distributed throughout a community. 20 is ideally a personal pc, remote terminal, BloodVitals SPO2 device or web Tv unit linked to the server 18 by way of the Internet. 20 capabilities as a distant interface for coming into within the server 18 messages and BloodVitals tracker queries to be communicated to the patients. Sixteen additionally includes a number of remotely programmable apparatus, such as first and second apparatuses 26 for monitoring multiple patients. Each apparatus 26 is designed to interact with a affected person in accordance with script packages acquired from the server 18 . Each apparatus 26 is in communication with the server 18 by means of the communication network 24 , ideally the Internet. 26 could also be positioned in communication with the server 18 via wireless communication networks, cellular networks, telephone networks, satellite networks or some other network which permits every apparatus 26 to trade data with the server 18 .
16 could include any number of remotely programmable apparatuses for monitoring any number of patients. 28 is designed to supply measurements of a physiological condition of the affected person, document the measurements, and transmit the measurements to the patient's remotely programmable apparatus by an ordinary connection cable 30 . 28 embody blood glucose meters, respiratory circulation meters, blood strain cuffs, digital weight scales, BloodVitals SPO2 device and pulse rate screens. Such monitoring units are well-known in the artwork. 28 offered to every patient relies upon the affected person's disease or health treatment needs. FIG. 2 reveals the server 18 , the workstation 20 , and the apparatus 26 in larger detail. 18 includes a database 38 for storing script programs forty . Forty are executed by every apparatus 26 , to speak queries and messages to a patient, obtain responses 42 to the queries, gather monitoring system measurements 44 , and to transmit responses forty two and measurements forty four to the server 18 .
38 is designed to store responses 42 and measurements forty four . 38 further contains a look-up table 46 . 46 contains a listing of the patients to be monitored, and BloodVitals SPO2 for every patient, BloodVitals SPO2 a novel patient identification code and a respective pointer to a number of script packages forty assigned to the affected person. Each remotely programmable apparatus 26 is designed to execute assigned script applications forty acquired from the server 18 . Forty may embrace queries, reminder messages, informational statements, useful quotations, or other info of benefit to the patient. See Appendix A for example script applications. FIG. 3-4 show the construction of a remotely programmable apparatus 26 in keeping with the popular embodiment. 26 includes a housing 62 . 62 is sufficiently compact to enable the apparatus 26 to be hand-held and carried by a patient. 26 also includes a display 64 for BloodVitals monitor displaying queries and prompts to the affected person.
Sixty four is a liquid crystal display (LCD). 26 contains five person input buttons 70 A, 70 B, 70 C, 70 D and 70 E which are situated on the identical side of the apparatus 26 because the show 64 . 70 A-D are for coming into within the apparatus 26 responses forty two to the queries and prompts. 70 A-D are momentary contact push buttons. 70 A-D could also be replaced by switches, keys, BloodVitals SPO2 a contact sensitive display display screen, or some other information input gadget. 70 E is a emergency or other providers button and BloodVitals SPO2 device is preferably pink, but may be of any measurement, form, BloodVitals SPO2 device or coloration that draws particular visual or tactile attention to the person. 70 E are described in more element below. 26 additionally includes a modem jack 66 for connecting the apparatus 26 to a phone jack through a standard connection cord (not shown). 26 further includes a visible indicator, BloodVitals SPO2 device similar to a gentle emitting diode (LED) seventy four . LED seventy four is for visually notifying the patient that he or she has unanswered queries stored within the apparatus 26 .