A method is provided for acquiring and transmitting biometric data (e.g., vital signs) of a user, where the data is analyzed to determine whether the user is suffering from a viral infection, such as COVID-19. The method includes using a pulse oximeter to acquire at least pulse and blood oxygen saturation percentage, which is transmitted wirelessly to a smartphone. To ensure that the data is accurate, an accelerometer within the smartphone is used to measure movement of the smartphone and/or the user. Once accurate data is acquired, it is uploaded to the cloud (or host), where the data is used (alone or together with other vital signs) to determine whether the user is suffering from (or likely to suffer from) a viral infection, such as COVID-19. Depending on the specific requirements, the data, changes thereto, and/or the determination can be used to alert medical staff and take corresponding actions.
Someone seemed to think this one had something to do with PCR tests, but I don’t see a connection. Go ahead and take a look to see if you can find a connection. It looks more like enhanced Fitbit type technology to me, but I could be wrong.
Source:
- August 19, 2021. Richard A. ROTHSCHILD. System And Method For Diagnosing An Individual’s Health And/Or Wellness Using Enhanced Telemedicine Vital Sign Tracking. United States US20210257004A1, filed May 4, 2021, and issued August 19, 2021.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20210257004A1/en,
Local copy.
Patent.