Universal medical system
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Publication Number
US-12310695-B2
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Expiration Date
2033-10-30
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Abstract
A system for operating third party proprietary software on a medical monitoring device operating native proprietary software and a system for obtaining compatible third party proprietary software for operation on the monitoring device.
Core Innovation
The invention provides a system that allows third party proprietary software to operate on a medical monitoring device that typically runs its own native proprietary software. This facilitates the display and use of proprietary parameters, display configurations, and derived health indicators from multiple third-party and native platforms on a single device. Healthcare providers can choose to use third party software for specific health parameter determinations without needing redundant hardware.
The problem being addressed is the widespread incompatibility and proprietary nature of medical monitoring device software, leading to situations where clinicians are forced to choose between functionality and desired displays, or are required to use multiple redundant devices for the same patient. Traditional systems limit user choice and the flexibility to integrate preferred features and parameters from different vendors’ software, restricting both work efficiency and care customization.
The disclosure outlines various implementations including the use of a virtual machine, software modules, or applications within the monitoring device to abstract, translate, and communicate physiological measurement data to third party proprietary software. This enables seamless execution of post-processing functions by third party software, such as generating wellness indicators or specialized display configurations, regardless of the original hardware platform. The system also supports options for software download, pay-per-use or per-patient licensing, and integration with network-based software stores.
Claims Coverage
The patent includes one independent claim with several core inventive features covering the operation and integration of third party software with native medical device software.
Dual-software execution with selectable third party post-processing on physiological measurements
A method involves measuring raw physiological data with an optical sensor, processing this data with a first (native) software to determine physiological measurements, and enabling the downloading and execution of a second (third party) software that performs one or more post-processing functions on those measurements. - The user is provided, via the first software's graphical interface, the option to select a third party software for determination of a specific health parameter. - Upon selection, the third party software is enabled to execute its post-processing functions on the physiological parameters determined by the first software. - The results from the post-processing (e.g., a health parameter proprietary to the second software) are displayed on the device alongside the native software’s output, within a graphical user interface generated by the first software.
The inventive claim centers on enabling interoperable and user-selectable execution of third party proprietary software for post-processing and display of health parameters on medical monitoring devices running their own native software.
Stated Advantages
Provides the ability for a care provider to choose specific third party proprietary software for post-processing and display functions, allowing selection based on preferred accuracy, display layout, or derived parameter information without requiring redundant hardware.
Separates the purchase and use of hardware from software, supporting per-use or per-patient licensing models and reducing upfront costs for healthcare facilities.
Allows different healthcare providers to personalize device operation, choosing which software to use for their workflow, increasing flexibility and accommodating diverse preferences.
Documented Applications
Use in hospital and patient care facilities to allow clinicians to run third party proprietary software on monitoring devices for measuring and displaying health parameters and alarms.
Remote monitoring applications where third party software-driven wellness indicators or alerts can be displayed on devices located in patients’ homes or care settings, with updates or recommendations delivered from care centers.
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