WO2007095724A1 - Téléphone cellulaire/mobile médical pour des paramètres à ressources limitées et des paramètres de recherche - Google Patents

Téléphone cellulaire/mobile médical pour des paramètres à ressources limitées et des paramètres de recherche Download PDF

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WO2007095724A1
WO2007095724A1 PCT/CA2007/000237 CA2007000237W WO2007095724A1 WO 2007095724 A1 WO2007095724 A1 WO 2007095724A1 CA 2007000237 W CA2007000237 W CA 2007000237W WO 2007095724 A1 WO2007095724 A1 WO 2007095724A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H40/00—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
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    • G16H40/67—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/7243—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages
    • H04M1/72436—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages for text messaging, e.g. short messaging services [SMS] or e-mails
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H20/00—ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
    • G16H20/10—ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J2200/00—General characteristics or adaptations
    • A61J2200/30—Compliance analysis for taking medication
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H10/00—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
    • G16H10/20—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for electronic clinical trials or questionnaires
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/66—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers with means for preventing unauthorised or fraudulent calling
    • H04M1/677—Preventing the dialling or sending of predetermined telephone numbers or selected types of telephone numbers, e.g. long distance numbers
    • H04M1/6775—Preventing the dialling or sending of predetermined telephone numbers or selected types of telephone numbers, e.g. long distance numbers by providing access to preprogrammed keys

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  • the present invention relates to a novel medical communication device suited to the needs of clinical monitoring of patients or participants of clinical trials
  • a wireless network based cellular mobile phone device for use with a pre-selected host comprising a housing having an antenna, a series of control buttons, a display screen, a battery power supply, a microphone, a speaker and a control system for controlling incoming and outgoing calls, the control buttons and the control system being arranged such that the pressing of pre-programmed buttons by the user acts to send predetermined SMS text messages to the host, the control system being arranged such that it is restricted to receiving incoming "open" text messages or voice calls from a predetermined phone number established by the host, and the control buttons and the control system being arranged such that the device is restricted from sending outgoing open text messages or voice calls
  • control buttons and the control system are arranged such that the device is prevented from sending outgoing open text messages or voice calls
  • control buttons and the control system are arranged such that the device is allowed to send outgoing voice calls only to predetermined numbers
  • the device can use SIM cards to allow usage of, and enrollment with, local networks in many locations around the world
  • a menu/confirm button to allow choices of functions and confirmation of data information to send
  • a face button with a healthcare symbol that sends a SMS message to the intended receiving host to request a "call back" reply
  • buttons with symbols to indicate the SMS text message data that can be sent by pressing each button, where the buttons transmit coded data that is known and interpreted by the receiving host
  • buttons indicates the said medication was not taken (missed) at that time
  • one of the buttons indicates a predetermined "response" to treatment
  • buttons indicates a flexible monitoring tool (data)
  • button symbols can be changed by exchangeable button face plates, as selected by the caregiver host's intended data collection
  • a clock and internal timer with an indicator light and sound for reminders to take medications or request data as per a protocol, where the light and/or sound is extinguished by pressing the corresponding button
  • a response is requested for the user to select one of the buttons to send a message
  • a keypad overlay which attaches to a base model cell phone without altering the existing phone
  • a keypad exchange element which replaces the existing keypad and software from an existing phone, and replaces it with said control buttons
  • a method of monitoring patients in a health care system comprising providing a host station for communicating with a plurality of patients, providing for each patient a wireless network based cellular mobile phone device for use with a pre-selected host comprising a housing having antenna, a series of control buttons, a display screen, a battery power supply, a microphone, a speaker and a control system for controlling incoming and outgoing calls, the control buttons and the control system being arranged such that the pressing of pre-programmed buttons by the user acts to send predetermined SMS text messages to the host, the control system being arranged such that it is restricted to receiving incoming "open" text messages or voice calls from a predetermined phone number established by the host, and the control buttons and the control system being arranged such that the device is restricted from sending outgoing open text messages or voice calls, providing at the host station a telephone system for receiving the SMS text messages from the
  • a medical mobile/cell phone is a novel type of cell phone that has specific and restricted functionality to allow a patient (or study participant) the ability to notify their care giver (or research coordinator) host instantly over a cell phone network a specific set of informative SMS (text messages) for monitoring purposes It cannot, however, be used for making personal calls
  • the device is compact, transportable (mobile) and easy to use regardless of literacy or language of the user It has a limited set of preprogrammed text messages triggered by buttons with easily recognizable symbols
  • the "call me” button sends an SMS text to the host's cell phone (which may be any standard phone, or modified according to the art and needs) requesting a call-back voice call
  • the other buttons send SMS text-format information that the caregiver can monitor
  • Preprogrammed SMS texts can be sent by pushing a corresponding button with a language independent symbol, such as "took pills", or "side effect”
  • the message can be preprogrammed according to the monitoring wishes of the caregiver/researcher, and have exchangeable button pad with symbols to correspond
  • the medical mobile/cell phone device can use implantable SIM cards which can be programmed according to the local network service provider This allows flexibility for use in healthcare programs in a variety of countries and network coverage areas Messages sent from the device can be received by a standard host cell phone, and the patient device can receive SMS text messages or voice calls from a standard cell phone (when that corresponding number is enabled)
  • the device is powered by rechargeable batteries Energy efficiency is maximized by the limited functionality of the device and a low energy "sleep" mode between uses A low battery indicator signal is switched on with 10% energy remaining to remind the user to charge the unit or switch batteries
  • an indicator light and sound for reminders such as to take medications
  • Other options include spare rechargeable batteries and hand winding or solar charging devices for people without reliable access to electricity
  • the medical mobile/cell phone is ideal for monitoring patients in treatment programs in resource-limited settings (such as AIDS or TB treatment programs) because it allows almost instantaneous communication of important information which could otherwise be delayed by lack of existing communications infrastructure, or lack of access to it (such as prohibitive cost of owning/operating a standard cell phone), or require travel It is also ideal for research programs (such as clinical trials) as a monitoring aid that is flexible, but due to its restricted functionality, is unlikely to be sold or lead to unauthorized usage charges
  • the Medical Mobile/Cell Phone therefore has a unique set of critical features, not previously compiled, that offers its use as a healthcare communication tool ideal for use in resource-limited settings, and in broad clinical trials
  • FIG 1 shows one embodiment of the base medical mobile/cell phone device according to the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a number of optional features to the base unit of Figure 1 in concordance with its versatility
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic of how the medical mobile/cell phone device of Figure 1 may be used in a networked healthcare setting DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERED EMBODIMENT
  • a wireless network based cellular mobile phone device 21 is shown in Figure 1 that can send predetermined SMS text messages by pressing pre- programmed buttons 11 , and is restricted to receiving, but not sending, "open" text messages or voice calls from a predetermined phone number established by the host
  • the above device uses a SIM card 1 to allow usage of and enrollment with, local networks in many locations around the world
  • An antenna 2 allows transmission of cellular network signals
  • An earpiece speaker 3 allows the user to receive voice calls
  • a microphone 4 allows the user to respond to voice calls
  • An audible speaker and/or vibration system 5 allows the user to be alerted to incoming calls or messages
  • a rechargeable battery 6 powers the device
  • a switch 7 allows powering on and off of the device When the power is reduced to 10% a reminder battery indicator comes on
  • the face has an LCD screen 8 to indicate functions and receive SMS text messages
  • a menu/confirm button 9 is located at the edge of the LCD screen to allow choices of functions and confirmation of data information to send
  • buttons 1 1 are provided on its face with symbols to indicate the SMS text message data that can be sent by pressing each button. These buttons transmit coded data that is known and interpreted by the receiving host
  • buttons 11A has a pill symbol and signals to send data indicating that a certain medication was taken
  • Another button 11 B if depressed by the user indicates by the message set to the host that the medication was not taken (missed) at that time
  • buttons 1 and 2 indicate a predetermined "response" to treatment, eg button 1
  • Another button indicates a side effect to treatment, eg button 2
  • buttons 3 Another button indicates a flexible monitoring tool (data), eg button 3
  • the button symbols can be changed, by exchangeable button face plates, as selected by the caregiver host's intended data collection
  • the overall device casing is made of durable material and can be opened and resealed by the host provider for programming, SIM card placement, and change of button plates
  • the casing has an identification plate 12 for adhering host contact information and/or emergency numbers in the event of loss of the device or device failure
  • Spare batteries and charging systems such as hand winding or solar charging 13 units for use where a standard electrical power source is not reliably available
  • a clock and internal timer 14 with an indicator light and sound for reminders to take medications or request data as per a protocol This light and/or sound is extinguished by pressing the corresponding button
  • the indicator light may be on the side of the unit, or illuminate the specific button 15 to which a response is requested For example, the "took pill” and "did not take pill” buttons light up every 12 hours for b i d dosing, and are only extinguished when one of the buttons is pressed
  • the device of Figures 1 and 2 is used in a system including a host health care provider
  • the host may choose a phone that can store more phone numbers according to the number of patients/participants they intend to monitor (for example, for a phone that stores one thousand numbers, one of such phones can be used to monitor 1000 participants)
  • the host may also choose a host cell phone platform that allows direct data filing and analysis via SMS text coding or SMS to email data transfer
  • the caregiver/host is presumably not under the same cost and unauthorized used considerations as the patients or participants they monitor Most of the host mobile/cell phone hardware and software is currently available but would be expected to advance with the art
  • a keypad that can be applied overtop of an existing cell phone to allow for the same simplified functionality as in the device as described above
  • some cell phones have a removable keypad that actually contains some of the software that runs the phones operations
  • a key pad can be manufactured for use with existing cell phones for purposes of recycling old phones with the new key pad and related software
  • One option for modification of the software is to slow down the frequency of scanning for incoming calls or SMS texts This can greatly reduce battery draw if the frequent scanning is unnecessary for the application
  • the primary effect would be to make the simplified cell phone for healthcare monitoring purposes as described above by using existing handset hardware as its base If the attachable key pad/software is also detachable for the user, then patients who require the simplified functionality could use the phone, but its full function could be restored by removing the overlaid keypad Full function may be desirable by some users sharing the phone There are large stockpiles of used phones, which could potentially be accessed and modified for our purposes Thus the following options can be considered
  • 1 a simplified keypad overlay which attaches to base model cell phone without altering the existing phone This may be designed to work with multiple different handsets

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L'invention concerne un téléphone cellulaire/mobile médical à l'usage spécifique de patients et de participants à des essais cliniques qui comprend une fonctionnalité spécifique et restreinte dépassant celle des téléphones cellulaires courants. Ce téléphone permet à un patient (ou à un participant à une étude) d'envoyer par SMS à sa personne soignante (ou coordinateur de recherche), appelé ci-après 'hôte', une série spécifique de données de surveillance clinique et de recevoir des appels du téléphone mobile standard de l'hôte sans donner au patient la possibilité d'effectuer des appels personnels. Le dispositif, qui est compact et facile à utiliser quel que soit le niveau d'éducation ou la langue de l'utilisateur, comprend une série limitée de messages SMS préprogrammés déclenchés par des boutons dotés de symboles facilement reconnaissables.
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