| abstract |
Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring a disease or health condition of a patient (38) by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device ("WWD") (12) to a health monitoring device (11) which may be a medica l device or other health related device such as an exercise machine. The WWD (12) may be connected to the health monitoring device directly by a wired connection (42) to a generic input/output device port of the WWD (12) using an optional adaptor if necessary. Alternatively, the WWD (12) may be wirelessly connected (16) to the health-monitoring device, such as via an infrared or radio frequency connection, including using protocols such as Bluetooth or 802.11. The wireless connection (16) may also employ an adaptor if necessary . The user may also input data to the WWD (12) manually, such as by a keypad, keyboard, stylus, or optionally by voice command (36). The health related da ta is transmitted from the WWD (12) to a server (37) using standard internet protocols. The server (37) calculates a response using a software program which may include an algorithm or artificial intelligence system, and may further provide for review by a physician or health specialist. The user may interact with the server (37). For example, the server (37) transmits a response to the WWD (12), and the user may answer the response or provide other information. |