| abstract |
A personal handheld monitor having a signal acquisition device integrated with a personal handheld computer device for acquiring a signal that can be used to obtain a measurement result of a parameter relating to a user's health. The parameter is blood pressure, and the signal acquisition device is configured to press against only one side of the body part, or to press only one side of the body part. Pressure measurement means for measuring the pressure applied by or against the body part, and blood flow detection means for detecting blood flow through the body part in contact with the blood flow occlusion means And [Selection] Figure 5 |