Thomas A Largi

US Patent:

20050240304, Oct 27, 2005

Filed:

Apr 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/828491

Inventors:

Matthew York - Blackstone VA, US
Thomas Largi - Clifton NJ, US
Paul Kuwik - Wexford PA, US
Dennis Crump - Oakton VA, US
David Livingston - Salem VA, US
James Squire - Buena Vista VA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

700242000

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for automatic health monitoring. In one embodiment, a regularly accessed device is equipped with an access detection unit. In one embodiment, a regularly accessed device is a temperature controlled compartment. In one embodiment, a timer is started when the access detection unit detects an access to the temperature controlled compartment. In one embodiment, a determination unit determines whether a second access is made within a time interval of a first access. In one embodiment, the time interval is determined using the patient's recommended medication regimen. In one embodiment, when a determination unit determines that a second access is not made within a time interval of a first access, a signal generator generates a signal. In one embodiment, the signal is transmitted to a healthcare provider. In one embodiment, the signal is transmitted via a computer network.