# US 8,740,089 B2 · Medical information device and system and method of use

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- Number: US 8,740,089 B2
- Document ID: US8740089B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 14/048,645
- Filed: 2013-10-08
- Published: 2014-02-06
- Granted: 2014-06-03
- Earliest claimed: 2013-10-08
- Applicants: James F. Walton, III
- Inventors: James F. Walton, III
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8740089B2

## CPC

- G16H 10/65: stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD
- G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA

## Abstract

A medical information device (1) and two dimensional bar code (2) for storing an individual's emergency medical information on and/or providing remote access to the medical information. The medical information device may be updated by an individual over the Internet by sending updated information to a central location that updates the information in a central database. The medical information device is capable of storing medical information directly therein and/or of providing remote access to medical information stored in a central database. This is accomplished by using a two-dimensional barcode 2, such as a Quick Response Code (“QR code”) (3) or other matrix barcode, that is capable of storing text and/or URL information that may be opened by an electronic device or other imaging device, such as a smart phone.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for using a medical information device for storing medical information and providing medical information to first responders and medical personnel comprising the steps of:
a. the individual providing a service provider with his or her contact information;
b. the service provider reviewing the contact information and rendering a decision on whether to allow the individual to have an account;
c. an individual creating an account with a service provider over the internet;
d. the individual's medical information being provided to the service provider to be saved in a central database; the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code; and
e. the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code that is personalized to the individual's account.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising steps of:
the service provider deciding to allow the individual to have an account; and
the service provider creating an account and providing the individual with a username and password.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising steps of:
a first responder scanning the two dimensional bar code using an electronic device and obtaining the individual's medical information.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3 further comprising a step of:
the first responder translating the medical information to a foreign language using the electronic device.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an identification card.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an adhesive backed material.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a bracelet.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a key chain.

### Claim 9

A system for using a medical information device for storing medical information and providing medical information to first responders and medical personnel comprising:
the individual providing a service provider with his or her contact information;
the service provider reviewing the contact information and rendering a decision on whether to allow the individual to have an account;
an individual creating an account with a service provider over the internet;
the individual obtaining a medical information device;
the individual's medical information being provided to the service provider to be saved in a central database; the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code; and
the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code that is personalized to the individual's account.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The system of claim 9 further comprising:
the service provider deciding to allow the individual to have an account; and
the service provider creating an account and providing the individual with a username and password.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

The system of claim 9 further comprising:
a first responder scanning the two dimensional bar code using an electronic device and obtaining the individual's medical information.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11 further comprising:
the first responder translating the medical information to a foreign language using the electronic device.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an identification card.

### Claim 14 (depends on 9)

The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an adhesive backed material.

### Claim 15 (depends on 9)

The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a bracelet.

### Claim 16 (depends on 9)

The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a key chain.