Device and method for medical facility biometric patient intake and physiological measurements
OwnerAlan I. Alpert, Dawn E. Alpertinventors
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Abstract
A biometric check-in and physiological measurement method and device provides a more convenient and comfortable check-in and physiological measurement process for the patient. With a scan of a part of the patient's body, the patient can be checked-in as well as have his blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate measured. This method and device also reduces the number of receptionist, nurses, and exam rooms needed in a medical facility, thereby reducing staffing and facility costs.
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A method, comprising facilitating a patient's arrival at a medical facility through the patient's interaction with a biometric check-in and physiological measurement device, wherein the device identifies the patient or authenticates an identity of the patient using biometric information acquired from the patient, measures a physiological characteristic of the patient, and performs at least one of recording an arrival of the patient at the medical facility or verifying the patient has an appointment.
A biometric check-in and physiological measurement device, comprising means for identifying a patient or authenticating an identity of the patient using biometric information acquired from the patient, means for recording an arrival of the patient at a medical facility or verifying the patient has an appointment, and means for measuring a physiological characteristic of the patient.
A method, comprising a physiological measurement device measuring a physiological characteristic of a patient without a medical staff member's assistance and informing the patient or a medical personnel of a status of the patient.
A physiological measurement device, comprising means for measuring a physiological characteristic of the patient without a medical staff member's assistance and means for informing the patient or a medical personnel of a status of the patient.
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