WO2007081873A1

WO2007081873A1 - A device including medical information

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Publication number: WO2007081873A1
Application number: PCT/US2007/000396
Authority: WO
Inventors: Robert Pirolo
Original assignee: Robert Pirolo
Priority date: 2006-01-05
Filing date: 2007-01-05
Publication date: 2007-07-19

Abstract

The present invention provides a device including medical information that can be edited and displayed by a displaying device.

Description

A DEVICE INCLUDING MEDICAL INFORMATION

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Tnis application claims priority to U.S. provisional application Nos. 60/756,098, was has a filing date of January 5, 2006 and 60/761,319, which has a filing date of January 24, 2006, the teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

This invention is generally related to emergency medical alert information on a device, e.g., mobile phone, PDA, smart phone, bracelet, hand held device, flash memory, or any other electronic equipment capable of storing emergency medical information.

In the past and even today it has been widely recognized that people who suffer from a serious medical condition should provide some base-line information about their medical condition and history. In a medical emergency this may save their life, although if the information is incorrect or too limiting, the person with a condition would still be at risk. It has been common and acceptable for decades that engraved jewelry bracelets, an almost archaic idea could provide important information about an individual with a medical condition. Those types of devices are primarily small jewelry designs like bracelets or medallions that can be engraved to say something like, "I'm diabetic" or "I have high blood pressure". Due to the limited amount of space that can be engraved, minimal information can be made available. In most cases a person's medical alert information is much more complex then being described in just a few words. In some cases people will have their emergency contact persons name and number on the bracelet. Like "Emergency" Call Joan 255 555-5555." However, Joan's contact number can change. Once a bracelet, medallion or other type of jewelry used as a medical alert tag is engraved it can never be edited or changed.

Therefore, there is a need for an emergency medical alert system that is readily available in a medical emergency. There is a further need for an emergency medical alert system that is capable of being edited and updated.

The embodiments described below address the above-identified issues and needs. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a device including medical information. In some embodiments, the present invention can be a device which is easy to use, which can include a medical alert form template that can be filled out or edited with a personalized password on a displaying device. A displaying device can be any device capable of showing the medical information included in the device, such as any mobile phone, modern laptop or desktop computer and saved to the device. Although not necessarily convenient the editing and addition of data can also be done directly on the wireless electronic device with a keypad.

In some embodiments, after editing / addition is completed and confirmed the emergency medical information will be saved to a wireless or flash memory device via bluetooth, cable, infrared, USB port, mobile network or any other means of communicating with a wireless device. In an emergency setting the data can be displayed by a Mobile Phone, PDA, Smart Phone, Hand Held, Flash Device or any other electronic equipment capable of storing emergency medical information.

In some embodiments, the present invention can be a device that includes emergency medical alert information, which allows people with medical conditions to edit and save pertinent information like, prior surgeries, medical conditions, blood type, medications, allergies and a host of data crucial in a medical emergency. Making this emergency medical alert information available for an emergency medical practitioner will save time and possibly a life.

In addition, in some embodiments, the present invention can be universal regardless of country, language or culture. The medical alert form template can be filled out and displayed in multi-languages, e.g., two languages. In some embodiments, English can be the default language, for most medical doctors throughout the world read and speak English. Therefore, in some embodiments, the device can allow users the option to use their native language to fill out the relevant medical information and for those people who travel internationally the option to fill out the form in English.

In some embodiments, for medical privacy concerns, all emergency medical alert information can be viewed by a displaying device (e.g., a wireless electronic device), but only with a personalized password that one choose can the information be edited or changed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention which is a security login feature that can be included in a device described herein to edit the MEDKEe emergency medical alert form. Only with a personal password that the user chooses can change or edit the medical information. Figure 2A-2B show an embodiment of present invention, which includes an emergency medical form that the user will fill out. After it is edited and saved it can not be viewed by any desktop or laptop computer with a USB port.

Figures 3A-3J show some embodiments of the present invention, which are template fields that a user can fill out and save. Figures 4A-4D show some embodiments of the present invention, which are template fields that a user can fill out and save to their mobile phone.

Figure 5 shows a secret compartment on a mobile phone containing a securely fastened USB device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In some embodiments, after editing / addition is completed and confirmed the emergency medical information will be saved to a wireless or flash memory device via bluetooth, cable, infrared, USB port, mobile network or any other means of communicating with a wireless device. In an emergency setting the data can be displayed by a Mobile Phone, PDA, Smart Phone, Hand Held, Flash Device or any other electronic equipment capable of storing emergency medical information. In some embodiments, the present invention can be a device that includes emergency medical alert information, which allows people with medical conditions to edit and save pertinent information like, prior surgeries, medical conditions, blood type, medications, allergies and a host of data crucial in a medical emergency. Making this emergency medical alert information available for an emergency medical practitioner will save time and possibly a life. In addition, in some embodiments, the present invention can be universal regardless of country, language or culture. The medical alert form template can be filled out and displayed in multi-languages, e.g., two languages. In some embodiments, English can be the default language, for most medical doctors throughout the world read and speak English. Therefore, in some embodiments, the device can allow users the option to use their native language to fill out the relevant medical information and for those people who travel internationally the option to fill out the form in English.

In some embodiments, for medical privacy concerns, all emergency medical alert information can be viewed by a displaying device (e.g., a wireless electronic device), but only with a personalize password that one choose can the information be edited or changed.

The present invention provides a software program whereby with the aid of a laptop or desktop computer for editing a user with a password could conveniently and efficiently fill out a emergency alert medical form template and save that information to a mobile phone, wireless or Flash Memory device. In some embodiments, although not necessarily convenient, the editing and addition of data can also be done directly on the wireless electronic device with a keypad. The edited emergency medical information can be viewed on the mobile phone at any time without any special software. In some embodiments, the edited emergency medical information can be viewed on any portable device at any time without any special software.

The system can be embodied in any article or device. Ih some embodiments, the emergency medical alert information can be included in a USB flash memory application to a mobile phone and wireless platform. In some embodiments, the present invention can be included in mobile/cellular phones contain such features as custom ring tones, flash memory, games, text messaging, voice activation, digital pictures, email, Internet searches, walkie talkies, MP3 and others. In some embodiments, the invention device can be referred to interchangeably as "a device" or "a MEDKEe™ device."

In some embodiments, the invention device can include a USB flash memory module. In some embodiments, the invention device can be USB flash memory device. In some embodiments, the invention device can be a waist band or a bracelet.

In some embodiments, the invention device can be included in a communication or information system. For example, the system can be a medical information system, telecommunication system, or an emergency alert system.

Emergency medical alert information

In some embodiments, the present invention allows a person with a medical condition to fill out their complete medical alert information like their name, address, phone numbers, emergency contact person and phone numbers, doctors names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance information, company, group number all pertinent information necessary to be emitted to a hospital or clinic. Other information that can be included in the system includes medical history, conditions, surgeries, and current medications being taken, all of which can be displayed and made available for viewing without any special software.

As used here, the term emergency medical alert information includes any medical information that is relevant to a person's health or physical condition, whether it is recorded in a doctor's office or not. For example, such information can include one's medical history, including one's personal identification, one's general physical information, past medical conditions, one's current medical conditions, types and doses of drug used in the past, types and doses of drug used to address current medical conditions, and current insurance information. In some embodiments, the emergency medical alert information can also include immunization status or history, and/or travel information, e.g., countries or regions where one traveled in a time frame, e.g., within 10 or five years. The personal identification information can include, for example, any of residence, telephone number, mobile phone number, employer, employer business address, employer contact information, emergency contact information.

The general physical information can include body feature information including height and weight, blood pressure, ethnic description, birth place, etc. In some embodiments, the emergency medical alert information can include one's allergy information. Such information includes any condition to which one can be or is allergic. Such conditions can be any natural or man made conditions, for example, types of pollen, food, type of drug, or combinations of drug. In some embodiments, such information can also include information of the allergic reaction that one can have. For example, such allergic reaction can be, e.g., skin rashes, asthma, or reaction to a drug or drug combination.

In some embodiments, part or any part of the emergency medical alert information can be flagged. For example, a red-flag can be placed by or on any of the allergic condition. As used herein, the term "flagged" or "flag" refers to any labeling for catching the eyes of a medical professional.

In addition the present invention can also extend to a doctors office or medical processional. For example, every time one visits a doctor, hospital, or another healthcare provider, a record of the visit is made. This information is then compiled into what is known as a health record. The health record, also known as medical record, is used by doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to ensure that the patient receive a quality healthcare. This information can serve as, among others, any of the following: (1) basis for planning for care and treatment, (2) means by which doctors, nurses, and others caring for a patient can talk to one another about his/her needs, (3) evidence showing the care patient received, and (4) means by which one's insurance company can verify that services billed were actually provided.

It is noteworthy that the physical health record belongs to one's healthcare provider, but the information in it belongs to an individual. This may provide incentive for an individual to ensure the correctness, accuracy and completeness of the information he/she provides. The specific content of the health record depends on the type of healthcare received. Listed below are documents common to most health records and additional documents that accompany hospital stays or surgery. Reports Common to Most Health Records a) Identification sheet. A form originated at the time of registration or admission. This form lists name, address, telephone number, insurance, and policy number. b) Problem list. A list of significant illnesses and operations had in past. c) Medication record. A list of medicines prescribed or given. This form often lists any medication allergies that may have. d) History and physical. A document that describes any major illnesses and surgeries had in past, any significant family history of disease, health habits, and current medications. It also states what the physician found when he examined. e) Progress notes. Notes made by the doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers caring that reflect the response of a patient to treatment, their observations and plans for continued treatment. f) Consultation. An opinion about the condition made by a physician other than a primary care physician. Sometimes a consultation is performed because the physician would like the advice and counsel of another physician. g) Physician's orders. The physician's directions to other members of the healthcare team regarding the medications, tests, diets, and treatments. h) Imaging and x-ray reports. Describe the findings of x-rays, mammograms, ultrasounds, and scans. The actual films are maintained in the radiology or imaging departments or on a computer. i) Laboratory reports. Describe the results of tests conducted on body fluids. Common examples include a throat culture, urinalysis, cholesterol level, and complete blood count (CBC). Surprisingly, the health record does not usually contain the blood type. Blood typing is not part of routine lab work. j) Immunization record. A form documenting immunizations given for disease such as polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and the flu. Parents should maintain a copy of their children's immunization records with other important papers. k) Consent and authorization forms. Copies of consents for admission, treatment, surgery, and release of information.

In some embodiments, additional Reports Common to Hospital Stays or Surgery:

1) Operative report. A document that describes surgery performed and gives the names of surgeons and assistants. m) Pathology report. Describes tissue removed during an operation and the diagnosis based on examination of that tissue. n) Discharge summary. A concise summary of a hospital stay, including the reason for admission, significant findings from tests, procedures performed, therapies provided, response to treatment, condition at discharge, and instructions for medications, activity, diet, and follow-up care.

Most of the records may contain some or all of the forms above. Depending upon the illness or injury, one may use the services of the emergency room, intensive care unit, a physical therapist, or home health nurse. Often these specialized services have unique evaluation, measurement, and progress forms one may also find in one's health record.

The healthcare provider may keep the health information in one of the following formats: paper, microfilm, or electronic.

Currently most healthcare providers still manage health records in a paper format. The healthcare industry and the federal government are working to improve healthcare through the use of information technology. This is done through the use of electronic health records (EHR) and a system that would allow EHRs to be shared across healthcare systems and providers. But this may take at least 10 years to create, and even then, it won't replace the personal health record. At the doctor's office or hospital, trained health information management professionals are working to maintain the health records. These professionals are responsible for ensuring that one's health record is accurate, complete, confidential, and available when one or one's doctor needs access to the information. Personal Medical History Personal medical history (PMH): Normally the health information is scattered across many different providers and facilities. This is because one needs to visit different doctors for different reasons, different health providers for different medications. This scattered information needs to be exchanged by the doctors among themselves while providing the treatment to a patient in an emergency. The delay in the process of exchanging information, loss of information may cause a delay in providing the required medical assistance in time. This makes it absolutely necessary to keep one's own complete, updated, and easily accessible health record with him/her whenever he or she goes. This means one can play a more active role in one's healthcare.

The PMH offers a different perspective, showing all health-related information. It can include any information that one thinks affects the health, including information that a doctor may not have, such as exercise routines, dietary habits, or glucose levels if you are diabetic.

Also, the PMH is a critical tool that enables the partner with health care providers. It can reduce or eliminate duplicate procedures or processes, which saves healthcare dollars, time, and the provider's time.

And the PMH empowers the patient. The information gathered gives knowledge that assists preparation for appointments. Overall, it gives more intimate knowledge of health information, including an active role in preventive care and care management. This way, you are more involved in one's own care. A PMH is a collection of important information about one's health or the health of someone one is caring for, such as a parent or a child that one actively maintains and updates.

In some embodiments, the PMH can include the following: a) personal identification, including name, birth date, and social security number; b) people to contact in case of emergency; c) names, addresses, and phone numbers of physician, dentist, and other specialists; d) health insurance information; e) living wills and advance directives; f) organ donor authorization; g) a list and dates of significant illnesses and surgeries; h) current medications and dosages; i) immunizations and their dates; j) allergies; k) important events, dates, and hereditary conditions in one's family history; 1) a recent physical examination; m) opinions of specialists; n) test results, e.g., some tests related to blood, heart, or any organ of a person; o) eye and dental records; p) correspondence between one and one's provider(s); q) permission forms for release of information, operations, and other medical procedures; and r) any information one wants to include about one's health — such as one's exercise regimen, any herbal medications you take and any counseling you may receive.

USB Flash Memory Device The emergency medical alert information can be included in any device, e.g., a

SIM card, a smart card, or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash memory. In some embodiments, the emergency medical alert information can be included in a USB memory (USB module)

USB 1.0 can be traced to its origins in November 1995. As introduced in September 1998, the USB 1.1 standard (the first widely used one) was intended to become a de facto standard; it was developed by major players that included DEC, IBM®, Intel®, Microsoft®, and Compaq. USB peripherals can be used to connect everything from modems to joysticks. Windows 95 Rev. B, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Mac OS 8 and higher support USB; version 2.0 is supported in Linux™ kernel 2.52 and up and in XP. USB uses a tiered star topology, meaning that USB devices called hubs can serve as connection ports for other USB devices. Only one device needs to be actually plugged into the host PC. USB supports stand-alone or embedded hubs, and a single USB port can support up to 127 devices. USB 1.1 had two data rates: 12 Mbps for high-speed throughput devices (disk drives) and 1.5 Mbps for lower bandwidth devices (joysticks). USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB 2.0), introduced in 2002, increased the peripheral-to-PC speed to 480 Mbps. Besides offering high-speed throughput to external devices, it also enhances the performance of Web applications that may need multiple high-speed devices to run simultaneously. A recent specification known as USG OTG LOa (USB On-The-Go), has been developed and is targeted at portable devices. USB On-The-Go provides a small connector to fit the mobile form factor, low-power features, and most importantly, increases the limited ability to communicate with other USB peripherals without a PC host.

A USB peripheral simply plugs into a port and works without installing a card or powering the computer down (USB devices are hot-swappable). Although a separate power supply is usually not necessary for a USB device, it must be attached upstream to either the host PC or a powered hub. Configuration in USB occurs automatically. Host controllers manage driver software, bandwidth, and appropriate electrical power. USB controllers also have improved the performance of game control devices (joysticks, and so on) by eliminating the loss of calibration ("drift") due to cable length and CPU overhead — USB effectively reduces CPU overhead.

In recent years USB flash memory devices have become a standard feature in the portable transferring of data, pictures, music graphs and any material that can commonly be saved in a computer. As an independent memory device it stores and can transfer information from one computer to another. Because it does not require special software or a power supply, USB flash memory devices have become a valuable tool throughout the world for computer users. Modem advancements in USB storage technology has allowed flash memory to become one of the most common ways to transfer data other than the Internet. USB flash memory devices may range in capacity from 16MB all the way up to 2GB. And the really amazing technological advancement of this technology is that each one can fit in the palm of one's hand.

PDA's and phones have ports that allow a cable connection to a computer. Unfortunately these ports often require a special sized cable. Users do not find it convenient to carry an extra cable with each mobile / cellular phone just to have the ability to connect to a computer and transfer information. Some mobile / cellular phone service providers do allow the user to transfer data from his/her phone to a computer and visa- versa but the providers charge for this service. Third, even if mobile / cellular phones companies do provide excess flash memory in their phones it is be very difficult to type in information because of the tiny keypads found on most phones. Therefore, in some embodiments, the present invention allows the user the ability to combine the benefits of the mobile / cellular phone with the efficiency, ease of use, and low cost of storage common in USB flash memory devices. In some embodiments, the present invention can be incorporated directly into the hardware and software of a mobile / cellular phone or added to a battery housing used to power the phones. This can be a function of modifying the battery cover to contain the flash memory, cable and male adapter or can be sold as an after-market self-contained flash memory device including the necessary computer USB cable and connector.

All of the invention flash memory modules, either as part of the mobile / cellular phone design, or added as an accessory, can be designed with various memory capacities, and can include the necessary built-in cable and USB adapter. In some embodiments, the USB module described herein are self-contained so that they need no additional power or cable adapter. The present invention provides one or all the necessary components to save data and move it from one computer to another or to retain it in the flash memory. The combination of a mobile / cellular phone and universal USB flash storage with built-in connector makes it a most convenient, efficient, cost effective and functional method of moving data from one computer to another. This invention also provides the convenience of allowing the user to carry only one device rather then two. Most people carry their mobile / cellular phones wherever they go. Having the USB flash memory device combined with the phone would be an obvious benefit. Mobile / cellular phones are great for communicating with other people but they are limited in their ability to save or to move information from computer to computer efficiently.

Flash memory is common in two different package designs. One is the typical flash memory, in varied storage capacities with a male USB adapter. There are also flash memory devices that have no USB adapter, but which come in the same memory capacities as the USB flash memory devices.

Flash memory cards are commonly used in digital cameras and printers. Photographic pictures that are captured in a digital camera may be stored in the flash cards. The flash cards can be easily removed from a digital camera and placed into the female ports found in many brands of computer printers. The printers then access the information contained in the flash cards and print the picture. The benefit of using flash cards in one of the inventionmobile phone designs is a cost saving to the camera user. Typically flash cards are from 10 percent to 30 percent less then the standard USB flash devices. Another big advantage is the standard receiving port for the flash cards. Regardless of the memory capacity of the flash cards the dimensions can be the same or different.

Once the mobile / cellular phone has the inventionflash memory module the end- user can change or up-grade to a larger memory capacity if so desired without requiring any new hardware cost. They need only to buy and install the memory card that fits their need.

In some embodiments, the flash memory module can include a software program that allows one to input, read or edit the emergency medical alert information from a reading device without using a software program in the reading device to input, read, edit, update and save the emergency medical alert information. Therefore, the flash memory module can be plugged in any reading device to retrieve one's emergency medical alert information.

Displaying Devices

The medical information included in the device described herein can be read, displayed, edited, and saved by any common displaying devices. Generally, the displaying device includes a mechanism for inputting/editing medical information and a mechanism for displaying medical information in the device. Some examples of such displaying devices include, but are not limited to, computers (e.g., laptop computer, desktop personal computer, workstation computer, etc.), mobile / cellular phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), USB Flash Memory, Blackberry or any other device used in communicating voice or data.

In some embodiments, the device described herein can be attached in a displaying device. This aspect of the invention allows one to combine two unrelated technologies into an electronic communication device that will have greater convenience and greater utility. The combination will assist people with medical conditions to conveniently edit and update there medical history as needed. The invention can be applied to any modern mobile phone or Flash memory device that is compatible with the inventionsoftware. The software can also be applied to any of several communication devices include a mobile / cellular phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) USB Flash Memory, Blackberry or any other device used in communicating voice or data. After editing / addition is completed and confirmed the emergency medical information will be saved to a wireless device via bluetooth, cable, infrared mobile network or any other means of communicating with a wireless device. In an emergency setting the data can be displayed by a Mobile Phone, PDA, Smart Phone, Hand Held Device or any other electronic equipment capable of storing emergency medical information.

Mobile phone and wireless electronic devices Definitions:

Analog Service: A method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information such as voice or data. Analog cellular phones work like an FM radio. The receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same frequency, and the voice transmitted is varied within a small band to create a pattern that the receiver reconstructs, amplifies and sends to a speaker. The drawback of analog is the limitation on the number of channels that can be used.

Digital Service: A method of encoding information using a binary code of Os and Is. Most new wireless phones and networks use digital technology. In digital format the analog voice signal is converted into binary code and transmitted as a series of on and off transmissions. One of Digital's drawbacks is that there are three digital wireless technologies, CDMA, TDMA and GSM. Phones that work with one technology may not work on another. TDMA IS-136 (Time Division Multiple Access) is also called Digital AMPS or D-AMPS. Released in 1994, TDMA IS-136 uses the frequency bands available to the wireless network and divides them into time slots with each phone user having access to one time slot at regular intervals. TDMA IS-136 exists in North America at both the 800 MHz and 1900 MHz bands.

Major U.S. carriers using TDMA are AT&T Wireless Services, Bell South and Southwestern Bell.

CDMA IS-95 (Code Division Multiple Access) is based on a form of spread spectrum technology that separates voice signals by assigning them digital codes within the same broad spectrum. CDMA type technology dates back to the 1940s, when spread spectrum technology was used in military communications systems because it was resistant to interference from enemy signals. The Qualcomm Corporation began developing a CDMA wireless system in the late 1980s that was accepted as a standard in 1993 and was in operation by 1996. CDMA also uses both the 800 MHz and 1900 MHz bands. The major U.S. carriers using CDMA are Air Touch, Bell Atlantic/Nynex. GTE, Primeco and Sprint PCS.

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is based on an improved version of TDMA technology. In 1982 the Conference of European Posts and Telecommunications (CEPT) began the process of creating a digital cellular standard that would allow users to roam from country to country in Europe. By 1987 the GSM standard was created based on a hybrid of FDMA (analog) and TDMA (digital) technologies. GSM engineers decided to use wider 200 kHz channels instead of the 30 kHz channels that TDMA used, and instead of having only three slots like TDMA, GSM channels had eight slots. This allowed for faster bit rates and more natural-sounding voice-compression . algorithms. GSM is currently the only one of the three technologies that provides data

IS services such as email, fax, internet browsing, and intranet/LAN wireless access, and it is also the only service that permits users to place a call from either North America or Europe. The GSM standard was accepted in the United States in 1995. GSM- 1900 cellular systems have been operating in the U.S. since 1996, with the first network being in the Washington, D.C. area. Major users of GSM 1900 include Omnipoint, Pacific Bell, BellSouth, Sprint Spectrum, Microcell, Western Wireless, Powertel and Aerial.

In some embodiments, the present invention can be a MEDKEe™ device (e.g., a USB module) as shown in Figures 1 and 5. In some embodiments, the MEDKEe™ device can include an emergency medical alert form, described below. Figure 1 represents the security login feature that can be included in the

MEDKEe™ device to edit the MEDKEe emergency medical alert form. In some embodiments, a user can only change or edit the medical information with a personal password that the user chooses.

Figures 2 A and 2B show an embodiment of the emergency medical form that the user will fill out. The emergency medical form can have two pages, page 1 shown in Figure 2A and page 2 shown in Figure 2B. After the emergency medical form is edited and saved, it will not be ready to be view by any desktop or laptop computer with a USB port.

Figures 3A-3J represent an embodiment of the template fields that a user will fill out and save to an invention device, which can be included, for example in his/her mobile phone. In some embodiments, this can be accomplished in one of two ways with a program for a laptop or desktop computer or by using the invention on-line website editing tool that allow the user with a secure login ID to edit an online emergency medical alert template form and save the data to the mobile phone via GPRS. Figures 4A-4D represent an embodiment of the template fields that a user will fill out and save to his/her mobile phone. In some embodiments, this can be accomplished as described in the description of Figures 3A-3J.

In some embodiments, the invention device can be included in a portable personal device such as a mobile phone. Figure 5 shows a secret compartment on a mobile phone containing a securely fastened USB device of the present invention. Ih some embodiments, the compartment can include a built-in LED flash light into the cover of the mobile phone, which can include a) an on/off button, b) a super bright LED, and c) power supply. While particular embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications can be made without departing from this invention in its broader aspects. Therefore, the appended claims are to encompass within their scope all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of this invention.

Claims

I CLAIM

1. A device, comprising medical or physical history of a user, wherein the device allows the user to enter or edit information pertaining to a medical or physical condition of the user.

2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to the information.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the mechanism comprises a password chosen by the user.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the information is capable of being displayed using a displaying device.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the information is capable of being displayed by a wireless communication device.

6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the information is capable of being displayed by a computer device.

7. The device of claim 4, wherein the wiereless communication device is selected from mobile / cellular phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), Blackberry, Smart Phone, Hand Held Device, or other device used in communicating voice or data.

8. The device of claim 4, wherein the displaying device is a laptop, desktop, or workstation computer.

9. The device of claim 1, which comprises a USB Flash Memory device.

10. The device of claim 4, wherein the displaying device is capable of editing and saving the information into the device.

11. The device of claim 4, wherein the displaying device does not have a software program to edit and save the information.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the information comprises information of allergy of the user.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the information comprises information of drug interaction information.

14. The device of claim 1 , which is a waist band or bracelet.

15. The device of claim 1, wherein the information comprises a medical alert form.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein the medical alert form is in English.

17. The device of claim 16, wherein the medical alert form is also in the native language of the user.

18. The device of claim 1, wherein the information is editable or savable only by the user.

19. A medical information system comprising a device of any of claims 1-18.

20. A telecommunication system comprising a device of any of claims 1-18.

21. An emergency alert system comprising a device of any of claims 1-18.

22. A mobile phone, comprising a compartment for holding the device of any of claims 1-18.

23. The mobile phone of claim 22, wherein the compartment is on the back of the mobile phone.