U.S. patent application number 15/377216 was filed with the patent office on 2017-06-29 for systems and methods for remote and host monitoring communications.
The applicant listed for this patent is DexCom, Inc.. Invention is credited to Esteban Cabrera, JR., Basab Dattaray, Rian Draeger, Laura J. Dunn, Derek James Escobar, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampapuram, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Katherine Yerre Koehler, Aarthi Mahalingam, Phil Mayou, Michael Robert Mensinger, Michael Levozier Moore, Andrew Attila Pal, Nicholas Polytaridis, Eli Reihman, Brian Christopher Smith.
Application Number | 20170181645 15/377216 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59087575 |
Filed Date | 2017-06-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170181645 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mahalingam; Aarthi ; et
al. |
June 29, 2017 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE AND HOST MONITORING
COMMUNICATIONS
Abstract
Systems and methods for remote and host monitoring communication
are disclosed. In some implementations, monitoring systems can
comprise a host monitoring device associated with a Host
communicatively coupled to one or more remote monitoring devices
associated with Remote Monitors. The host monitoring device can
send communications based at least in part on analyte measurements
of a Host sensor and/or other contextual data giving such
measurements context. Different remote monitoring devices can
receive different communications based at least in part on the role
of the respective Remote Monitors relative to the Host. These roles
can be reflected in classifications of Remote Monitors.
Inventors: |
Mahalingam; Aarthi; (San
Diego, CA) ; Cabrera, JR.; Esteban; (San Diego,
CA) ; Dattaray; Basab; (San Diego, CA) ;
Draeger; Rian; (San Diego, CA) ; Dunn; Laura J.;
(San Diego, CA) ; Escobar; Derek James;
(Escondido, CA) ; Hall; Thomas; (San Diego,
CA) ; Hampapuram; Hari; (Carlsbad, CA) ;
Kamath; Apurv Ullas; (San Diego, CA) ; Koehler;
Katherine Yerre; (Solana Beach, CA) ; Mayou;
Phil; (San Diego, CA) ; Mensinger; Michael
Robert; (San Diego, CA) ; Moore; Michael
Levozier; (Poway, CA) ; Pal; Andrew Attila;
(San Diego, CA) ; Polytaridis; Nicholas; (San
Diego, CA) ; Reihman; Eli; (San Diego, CA) ;
Smith; Brian Christopher; (San Marcos, CA) |
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DexCom, Inc. |
San Diego |
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59087575 |
Appl. No.: |
15/377216 |
Filed: |
December 13, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A61B 2505/07 20130101;
A61B 5/4806 20130101; A61B 5/746 20130101; A61B 5/0022 20130101;
A61B 5/024 20130101; A61B 5/0205 20130101; G06Q 50/24 20130101;
G16H 40/67 20180101; G09B 5/08 20130101; A61B 5/74 20130101; A61B
2560/0242 20130101; G09B 5/02 20130101; A61B 5/14532 20130101; A61B
5/6802 20130101; A63B 24/0062 20130101; G16H 10/60 20180101; A61B
5/0004 20130101 |
International
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A61B 5/0205 20060101
A61B005/0205; A61B 5/145 20060101 A61B005/145; A61B 5/00 20060101
A61B005/00; G09B 5/02 20060101 G09B005/02 |
Claims
1. A method for remote monitoring of a subject's health data by
authorized monitors, comprising: receiving, at a secure server,
data associated with an analyte state of a host that is provided by
a host device operable to receive sensor data generated by a
continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, wherein one or more
remote monitoring devices are authorized by the secure server to
access permissible data of the received data stored on the secure
server based on a set of permissions pre-selected and modifiable by
the host for each remote monitoring device, wherein the permissions
are associated with what data is available to a remote monitoring
device once authorized; generating, at the server, a plurality of
classifications including a first classification and a second
classification of the remote monitoring devices authorized to
access permissible data, wherein a classification of the remote
monitoring devices designates a hierarchy to provide communications
based on notifications rules to inform an authorized remote
monitoring device about the host's analyte state; and assigning, at
the server, each of the remote monitoring devices to one of the
plurality of classifications, wherein the second classification
includes one or both of (i) greater restrictions to the permissible
data than that of the first classification, and (ii) more
restrictive notification rules than the first classification.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein assignment of the remote
monitoring device to the first and second classifications is based
on one or more of locations of the host device and the remote
monitoring devices, a characteristic of a user of the remote
monitoring device communicated to the server by the user's remote
monitoring device, a relationship between the user of the remote
monitoring device and the host, or a behavior of a remote
monitoring device.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein assignment of the remote
monitoring device to the first and second classifications is based
at least in part on locations of the host device and the remote
monitoring devices.
4. The method of claim 3, further comprising: receiving, at the
server, the locations of the host device and the remote monitoring
devices; relegating, by the server, a remote monitoring device from
the first classification to the second classification when the
remote monitoring device exceeds a predetermined proximity from the
host device.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein assignment of the remote
monitoring device to the first and second classifications is based
at least in part on one or more characteristics of the users of the
remote monitoring devices.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein the characteristics include
health data associated with the user of the remote monitoring
device collected by one or more of a continuous glucose monitor, a
heart rate monitor, or other health monitoring device.
7. The method of claim 5, wherein the characteristics include an
activity status associated with the user of the remote monitoring
device including an available status, a busy status, or a sleep
status.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein assignment of the remote
monitoring device to the first and second classifications is based
at least in part on a relationship of the remote monitor user and
the host.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the first classification includes
the remote monitor user being a primary caretaker of the host, and
the second classification includes the remote monitor user being
one or more of a primary caretaker, an assigned watcher of the
host, a friend of the host, or a family member of the host.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein assignment of the remote
monitoring device to the first and second classifications is based
at least in part on a behavior of a remote monitoring device.
11. The method of claim 10, further comprising: providing, by the
server, a message informative of an event associated with the
analyte state of the host to a first remote monitoring device
assigned to the first classification; and relegating, by the
server, the first remote monitoring device from the first
classification to the second classification based at least in part
on a lack of acknowledgment by the first remote monitoring device
within a predetermined time period after the providing the
message.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the providing includes
providing a plurality of messages informative of a plurality of
respective events to the first monitoring device over a duration of
time, and the relegating is based on the lack of acknowledgment of
the first monitoring device to a predetermined number of instances
of the plurality of the provided messages.
13. The method of claim 10, further comprising: providing, by the
server, a message informative of an event associated with the
analyte state of the host to a first remote monitoring device
assigned to the second classification; and elevating, by the
server, the first remote monitoring device from the second
classification to the first classification based at least in part
on acknowledgment by the first remote monitoring device within a
predetermined time period after the providing the message.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the providing includes
providing a plurality of messages informative of a plurality of
respective events to the first monitoring device over a duration of
time, and the elevating is based at least in part on the
acknowledgment of the first monitoring device to a predetermined
number of instances of the plurality of the provided messages.
15. The method of claim 1, wherein: the plurality of
classifications includes a third classification of the remote
monitoring devices authorized to access permissible data, wherein
the third classification includes one or both of (i) greater
restrictions to the permissible data than that of the first
classification or the second classification or both, and (ii) more
restrictive notification rules than the first classification or the
second classification or both.
16. The method of claim 1, wherein the authorized remote monitoring
devices include a first remote monitoring device operated by a
first remote monitor user and a second remote monitoring device
operated by a second remote monitor user, wherein the first remote
monitoring device is assigned to the first classification, and the
second remote monitoring device is assigned to the second
classification.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein the first and second remote
monitoring devices are in wireless communication with each
other.
18. The method of claim 16, further comprising: receiving, at the
server, a request from the first monitoring device to elevate the
second remote monitoring device to the first classification; and
elevating, by the server, the second remote monitoring device from
the second classification to the first classification after
acceptance of the request.
19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: prior to the
elevating, accepting, by the server, the request based on an
established awareness by the second remote monitoring device to
accept privileges and duties associated with the first
classification.
20. The method of claim 16, further comprising: providing, by the
server, an alert informative of an event associated with the
analyte state of the host to the first remote monitoring device
based on the notification rules associated with the first
classification; receiving, at the server, a response from the first
remote monitoring device indicative of inability to react to the
alert or a lack of response from the first remote monitoring device
within a predetermined time period after the providing the alert;
and responsive to the receiving the response from the first remote
monitoring device, providing, by the server, the alert to the
second remote monitoring device.
21. The method of claim 20, further comprising: receiving, at the
server, a response from the second remote monitoring device
indicative of ability to react to the alert.
22. The method of claim 21, further comprising: elevating, by the
server, the second remote monitoring device from the second
classification to the first classification based at least in part
on acknowledgment by the second remote monitoring device within the
predetermined time duration after the providing the alert.
23. The method of claim 20, further comprising: relegating, by the
server, the first remote monitoring device from the first
classification to the second classification based on the response
indicative of inability or the lack of response.
24. The method of claim 20, wherein the alert includes information
outside of the notification rules associated with the second
classification; and the method further comprising: prior to the
providing the alert to the second remote monitoring device,
overriding, by the server, the notification rules associated with
the second classification for the alert to be provided to the
second remote monitoring device based on a severity factor of the
information associated with the alert.
25. The method of claim 1, wherein the notification rules define
circumstances to send a message to a respective remote monitoring
device informative of an event associated with the analyte state of
the host, and wherein the notification rules are modifiable by the
authorized remote monitoring devices within a scope of the set of
permissions to the data associated with the respective remote
monitoring device.
26. The method of claim 1, wherein the permissible data includes
(i) retrospective sensor data, (ii) real time sensor data, and
(iii) a trend in the rate of change of the analyte state of the
host.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Any and all priority claims identified in the Application
Data Sheet, or any correction thereto, are hereby incorporated by
reference under 37 C.F.R. .sctn.1.57. This application claims the
benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/271,840, filed Dec.
28, 2015. The aforementioned application is incorporated by
reference herein in its entirety, and is hereby expressly made a
part of this specification.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Field
[0003] The present application relates generally to remote
monitoring, and more specifically to systems and methods for remote
and host monitoring communication.
[0004] Description of the Related Art
[0005] Analyte monitors can be configured to mount on tissue to
detect analytes in a sensing area. For example, analyte monitors
can include sensors that measure the concentration of glucose,
lactate, cholesterol, hemoglobin, and/or other blood or bodily
fluid constituents.
[0006] In some cases, persons with diabetes mellitus (also known as
diabetes) can use an analyte monitor. Diabetes is a disorder in
which the pancreas of a person may not create sufficient insulin,
such as in the case of Type I diabetes, and/or in which insulin may
not be effective for a person, such as is in the case of Type II
diabetes. In a diabetic state, the patient can suffer from high
blood sugar, which can cause an array of physiological
derangements, such as kidney failure, skin ulcers, or bleeding into
the vitreous of the eye, which can be associated with the
deterioration of small blood vessels. A hypoglycemic reaction, such
as low blood sugar, can be induced by an inadvertent overdose of
insulin, or after a normal dose of insulin or glucose-lowering
agent accompanied by extraordinary exercise or insufficient food
intake.
[0007] A diabetic can carry an analyte monitor such as a
self-monitoring blood glucose ("SMBG") monitor, which typically
requires uncomfortable finger pricking methods. Due to the lack of
comfort and convenience, a diabetic typically measures his or her
glucose level only two to four times per day. Unfortunately, these
time intervals can be spread so far apart that the diabetic would
likely find out too late that he/she has a hyperglycemic or
hypoglycemic condition, which can sometimes cause dangerous side
effects. In fact, it is not only unlikely that a diabetic would
take a timely SMBG value, but additionally, the diabetic would
likely not know if his/her blood glucose value is rising or falling
based on conventional methods.
[0008] Consequently, a variety of non-invasive, transdermal (e.g.,
transcutaneous) and/or implantable electrochemical sensors have
been and are being developed for detecting and/or quantifying
glucose values from such sensor measurements having accuracy
corresponding to direct blood glucose measurements. These, as well
as other types of devices, generally transmit raw or processed data
to remote devices, which can include a display, to allow
presentation of information to a user hosting the sensor. For
example, the DEXCOM G4.RTM. PLATINUM SYSTEM WITH SHARE.TM.
continuous glucose monitoring ("CGM") system and the DEXCOM G5.TM.
Mobile CGM system available from DEXCOM, INC. are continuous
glucose monitoring systems that can allow a user to monitor glucose
levels. Some systems and methods that relate to CGM are described
in U.S. Publication No. 2014/0184422 to Mensinger et al., which is
incorporated herein by reference.
SUMMARY
[0009] Example implementations described herein have innovative
features, no single one of which is indispensable or solely
responsible for their desirable attributes. Without limiting the
scope of the claims, some of the advantageous features will now be
summarized.
[0010] Disclosed are techniques, systems, and devices for providing
enhanced engagement and remote monitoring experience for a Remote
Monitor or group of Remote Monitors with a Host or Hosts and/or
other Remote Monitor(s). In some implementations, the disclosed
techniques, systems, and devices provide intelligent alerting
and/or actionable information to Remote Monitor(s). In some
implementations, one or more remote monitoring devices and host
monitoring devices can be configured (e.g., through hardware and/or
software) to communicate with one another. Each remote monitoring
device can receive data indicative at least in part of an analyte
state (e.g., glucose level) of Host(s) as well as other desired
information. Host may be using a host monitoring device of an
analyte sensor system (e.g., a continuous glucose monitoring
system). In some cases, a remote monitoring device can communicate
with a host monitoring device or a server that stores the data of
the Host (e.g., analyte data and other data as described
herein).
[0011] In some implementations, remote monitoring devices can
receive and/or display communications with data that may be
cumulative with data collected by a host monitoring device. In some
implementations, remote monitoring devices and/or host monitoring
devices can present data to contextualize the analyte state of
Host(s). Such data can be used at least in part to further
understand the reasons for measurements and also to perform pattern
recognition and/or predictive calculations. In some
implementations, remote monitoring devices and/or host monitoring
devices can transmit data about Remote Monitor(s) (e.g., Remote
Monitor's level of stress or worry, heart rate, blood pressure,
overall condition, etc.) or transmit Remote Monitor-observed data
about Host or transmit Remote Monitor-observed data that affects
Host (e.g., observed mood, current weather, amount of homework,
etc.) to contextualize at least in part the analyte state of the
host.
[0012] In some implementations, remote monitoring devices and/or
host monitoring devices can classify Remote Monitors. These
classifications can have associated notification settings (e.g.,
predetermined default settings or user determined settings) based
at least in part on the needs of the host and/or Remote
Monitor.
[0013] In some implementations, remote monitoring devices and/or
host monitoring devices can provide intelligent communications
representative at least in part of an event associated with the
analyte state of the host. For example, when an event is triggered,
the event can cause a communication (e.g., alert, notification,
message, or other communication) to be sent to one or more remote
monitoring devices to inform the remote monitoring devices of the
event.
[0014] In some implementations, a remote monitoring device and/or
host monitoring device can autonomously manage the communications
between themselves based at least in part on treatment information
provided by the host (e.g., whether the host has already
administered medicaments). In other embodiments, the communications
between remote monitoring devices and/or host monitoring devices
may be triggered based on predetermined rule settings.
[0015] In some embodiments, a method for remote monitoring of a
subject's health data by authorized monitors includes receiving, at
a secure server, data associated with an analyte state of a host
that is provided by a host device operable to receive sensor data
generated by a continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which
one or more remote monitoring devices are authorized by the secure
server to access permissible data of the received data stored on
the secure server based on a set of permissions pre-selected and
modifiable by the host for each remote monitoring device, in which
the permissions are associated with what data is available to a
remote monitoring device once authorized; generating, at the
server, a plurality of classifications including a first
classification and a second classification of the remote monitoring
devices authorized to access permissible data, in which a
classification of the remote monitoring devices designates a
hierarchy to provide communications based on notifications rules to
inform an authorized remote monitoring device about the host's
analyte state; and assigning, at the server, each of the remote
monitoring devices to one of the plurality of classifications, in
which the second classification includes one or both of (i) greater
restrictions to the permissible data than that of the first
classification, and (ii) more restrictive notification rules than
the first classification.
[0016] In some embodiments, a method for remote monitoring of a
subject's health data by authorized monitors includes receiving, at
a secure server, data associated with an analyte state of a host
that is provided by a host device operable to receive sensor data
generated by a continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which
a plurality of remote monitoring devices are authorized by the
secure server to access permissible data of the received data
stored on the secure server based on a set of permissions
pre-selected and modifiable by the host for each remote monitoring
device, in which the permissions are associated with what data is
available to a remote monitoring device once authorized; providing,
by the server, an alert informative of an event associated with the
analyte state of the host to selected remote monitoring devices
based on notification rules that define circumstances to send the
alert to a respective remote monitoring device, in which the
notification rules are modifiable by the authorized remote
monitoring devices within a scope of the set of permissions to the
data associated with the respective remote monitoring device;
receiving, at the server, a response from one or more of the
selected remote monitoring device; and processing, by the server,
the received response to determine the ability or inability of the
selected remote monitoring device corresponding to the received
response to react to the alert.
[0017] In some embodiments, a method for remote monitoring of a
subject's health data by authorized monitors includes receiving, at
a secure server, data associated with an analyte state of a host
that is provided by a host device operable to receive sensor data
generated by a continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which
a plurality of host-designated remote monitoring devices are
authorized by the secure server to access permissible data of the
received data stored on the secure server based on a set of
permissions pre-selected and modifiable by the host for each
host-designated remote monitoring device, in which the permissions
are associated with what data is available to a remote monitoring
device once authorized; receiving, by the server, location
information of the host-designated remote monitoring devices and
the host device; determining, by the server, the ability or
inability of each of the host-designated selected remote monitoring
devices to react to an alert informative of a dangerous event
associated with the analyte state of the host based on a proximity
of a host-designated selected remote monitoring device to the host
device within a predetermined distance; upon the determining the
inability of all of the host-designated selected remote monitoring
devices to react to an alert, assigning, by the server, a universal
remote monitoring device not among the host-designated selected
remote monitoring devices, in which the assigning includes
generating a set of notifications rules pertaining to circumstances
to send a message to the universal remote monitoring device
informative of the dangerous event associated with the analyte
state of the host.
[0018] In some embodiments, a method for remote monitoring of a
subject's health data by authorized monitors includes receiving, at
a secure server, data associated with an analyte state of a host
that is provided by a host device operable to receive sensor data
generated by a continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which
one or more remote monitoring devices are authorized by the secure
server to access permissible data of the received data stored on
the secure server based on a set of permissions pre-selected and
modifiable by the host for each remote monitoring device, in which
the permissions are associated with what data is available to a
remote monitoring device once authorized, and in which the one or
more remote monitoring devices are assigned notification rules that
define circumstances to send a message to a respective remote
monitoring device informative of an event associated with the
analyte state of the host, in which the notification rules are
modifiable by the authorized remote monitoring devices within a
scope of the set of permissions to the data associated with the
respective remote monitoring device; processing, by the server, an
alert informative of a dangerous event associated with the analyte
state of the host, in which the processed alert is within a set of
notification rules associated with at least one of the authorized
remote monitoring devices; receiving, by the server, an instruction
to suppress sending the message associated with the alert to the at
least one of the authorized remote monitoring devices; and
suppressing, by the server, the sending of the message to the at
least one of the authorized remote monitoring devices.
[0019] In some embodiments of the present technology, a method for
remote monitoring of a subject's health data by authorized monitors
includes receiving, at a secure server, data associated with an
analyte state of a host that is provided by a host device operable
to receive sensor data generated by a continuous analyte sensor
worn by the host, in which one or more remote monitoring devices
are authorized by the secure server to access permissible data of
the received data stored on the secure server based on a set of
permissions pre-selected and modifiable by the host for each remote
monitoring device, in which the permissions are associated with
what data is available to a remote monitoring device once
authorized; providing, by the server, a notification informative of
an event associated with the analyte state of the host to selected
remote monitoring devices based on notification rules that define
circumstances to send the notification to a respective remote
monitoring device, in which the notification rules are modifiable
by the authorized remote monitoring devices within a scope of the
set of permissions to the data associated with the respective
remote monitoring device; and providing, by the server, contextual
information with the notification, the contextual information
including a time, an amount, and/or a type of (i) a medicament
taken by the host, (ii) a food or drink ingested by the host, (iii)
an exercise or activity undertaken by the host, (iv) a level of
stress experienced by the host, or (v) an environmental condition
experienced by the host, or a combination of (i)-(vi) thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The disclosed aspects will hereinafter be described in
conjunction with the appended drawings, provided to illustrate and
not to limit the disclosed aspects, wherein like designations
denote like elements.
[0021] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate flow charts describing example
processes where a host monitoring device and a remote monitoring
device receive, process, and transmit data, respectively.
[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of an example host
monitoring device.
[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram of an example remote
monitoring device.
[0024] FIG. 4 illustrates a diagram of an example host monitoring
device communicatively coupled to remote monitoring devices.
[0025] FIG. 5 illustrates an example extended system having a
plurality of host monitoring devices and remote monitoring devices
communicatively coupled through a network.
[0026] FIG. 6 illustrates an example page showing Host information
that can be displayed on a remote monitoring device.
[0027] FIG. 7A illustrates an example display showing additional
data regarding Host analyte measurements.
[0028] FIGS. 7B-C illustrate example communications that can be
sent between a host monitoring device, remote monitoring device,
and/or other devices.
[0029] FIG. 8 illustrates a graphical depiction of an example
system having a host monitoring device, a plurality of remote
monitoring devices, a secure server, and networks.
[0030] FIG. 9 illustrates a diagram showing example signals
transmitted between a host monitoring device, network(s), and a
remote monitoring device.
[0031] FIG. 10 illustrates a predictive calculation based at least
in part on measured data of a Host.
[0032] FIG. 11 illustrates an example log that can be displayed for
a data point on the graph of FIG. 10.
[0033] FIG. 12 illustrates an example page showing information
about Remote Monitors.
[0034] FIGS. 13A-D illustrate historical Host data overlays that
can be viewed with Host data.
[0035] FIGS. 14A-D illustrate example interactions of different
classifications of Remote Monitors.
[0036] FIG. 15 illustrates an example classification of Remote
Monitors where different classifications of Remote Monitors receive
different amounts and/or different kinds of data.
[0037] FIGS. 16A-D illustrate an example display allowing the
selection of a classification for a Remote Monitor and
configuration of other settings.
[0038] FIGS. 17A-D illustrate example customizable features of a
Remote Monitor classification definition.
[0039] FIG. 18A illustrates an example where a Host communicates
with a Universal Remote Monitor in close proximity for
assistance.
[0040] FIG. 18B illustrates an example where communications can be
suppressed based on proximity.
[0041] FIG. 19 illustrates an example situation where a Host can
preempt a communication before it is sent to a Remote Monitor.
[0042] FIG. 20 illustrates an example Remote Monitor Response Log
showing how a Remote Monitor responded to communications.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0043] Various aspects of the systems, apparatuses, and methods
disclosed herein are described more fully hereinafter with
reference to the accompanying drawings. This disclosure can,
however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be
construed as limited to any specific structure or function
presented throughout this disclosure. Rather, these aspects are
provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and
will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in
the art. Based on the teachings herein, one skilled in the art
should appreciate that the scope of the disclosure is intended to
cover any aspect of the systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed
herein, whether implemented independently of, or combined with, any
other aspect of the disclosure. For example, an apparatus can be
implemented or a method can be practiced using any number of the
aspects set forth herein. In addition, the scope of the disclosure
is intended to cover such an apparatus or method that is practiced
using other structure, functionality, or structure and
functionality in addition to or other than the various aspects of
the disclosure set forth herein. It should be understood that any
aspect disclosed herein can be implemented by one or more elements
of a claim.
[0044] Although particular aspects are described herein, many
variations and permutations of these aspects fall within the scope
of the disclosure. Although some benefits and advantages of the
preferred aspects are mentioned, the scope of the disclosure is not
intended to be limited to particular benefits, uses, and/or
objectives. The detailed description and drawings are merely
illustrative of the disclosure rather than limiting, the scope of
the disclosure being defined by the appended claims and equivalents
thereof.
[0045] Data from sensor devices, such as analyte monitors like CGM,
can provide desirable information to caregivers, clinicians, and/or
others who care about a diabetic person or individual monitoring
characteristics of a health-related condition, which is sometimes
referred to in this specification as the "Host." Typically, a Host
monitors such characteristics using a host monitoring device, also
referred to as a "host device," such as a computing device
including a smartphone or the like as part of a larger monitoring
system, such as an analyte monitoring system (e.g., CGM). However,
many existing analyte monitoring systems presently suffer from
constricting limitations on the amount and types of information and
engagement shared between a Host and other individuals or groups
that can remotely monitor characteristics of the Host, which are
referred to in this specification as "Remote Monitors." Remote
Monitors remotely monitor the characteristics of the Host using a
remote monitoring device, such as a computing device including a
smartphone having a software application operating thereon to
provide the remote monitoring functionality for the remote monitor
user.
[0046] In one example, a continuous analyte monitoring system of
the Host can include one or more body-worn medical devices that can
each generate data and provide the data to a mobile electronics
device, such as a smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, or other wearable
and/or mobile computing device. A smartphone is used in the
following example and other examples described. The smartphone can
include a dedicated application that configures the smartphone to
receive and process the data provided (e.g., wirelessly
transmitted) by the body-worn medical device(s). For example, the
data provided by the body-worn medical device(s) can include
glucose measurements, insulin delivery amounts, diagnostic
information about the medical devices and timestamps associated
with each. The smartphone, using the dedicated application, can
then perform various functions based on the received data, such as
generate charts and user perceptible-alarms using the data.
Similarly, for example, the smartphone, using the dedicated
application, can receive formatted or partially formatted data to
produce charts, alarms, and other features based on the acquired
data of the continuous analyte sensor device. The smartphone, using
the dedicated application, may also receive and generate other
data, such as data from a user of the smartphone (e.g., user
identifying information), user interactions with the dedicated
application, dedicated application diagnostic information, and the
like. In some embodiments of the present technology, the continuous
analyte monitoring system may include a suite of dedicated
applications operable on one or more computing devices of the Host
and on one or more computing devices of Remote Monitors to monitor
the Host's analyte state and/or manage access to the Host's data
acquired by the medical device(s).
[0047] As engaging platforms expand and incorporate a plurality of
Remote Monitors, additional challenges arise. Present technology
does not provide the desired communication channels and/or
functionality to accommodate sophisticated networks of people
(e.g., groups of Host(s) and/or Remote Monitor(s)). For example,
different Remote Monitor(s) can have different roles and
responsibilities as to Host(s) and, consequently, desire different
information and/or privileges as to Host's health data (e.g.,
including analyte data) and sensor device(s) (e.g., including an
analyte monitor, such as CGM). Remote Monitor(s) for the same Host
can also desire to communicate with each other regarding the Host
and/or each other.
[0048] Moreover, while alerts about Host's glucose concentration in
some current technologies can inform Remote Monitor(s) of a
concerning event about the Host's condition, some minimally
informative alerts can cause increased stress and worry by the
Remote Monitor(s) that is detrimental to both Remote Monitor(s) and
the Host alike, or worse, these alerts may affect the chances of
latent action or inaction by the Remote Monitor(s) that might have
otherwise been different had the Remote Monitor(s) received more
comprehensive and contextual information. For example, Remote
Monitor(s) can desire only certain kinds and amounts of information
and become irritated by too many or too few kinds and/or too much
or too little amounts of information. Too much information, for
some Remote Monitor(s), may cause certain desirable information to
get lost or ignored. Too little information can cause Remote
Monitor(s) not to receive desired information or distrust the
integrity of communication systems and/or monitoring systems. As a
result, many existing analyte monitoring systems fail to create an
engaging platform that enable and/or encourage efficient,
communicative interactions between Host(s) and Remote Monitor(s)
that can enhance the role of Remote Monitor(s) in a Host's health
management while reducing interruptions and/or interferences in
that Host's life. These current technologies also do not provide
the desired level of communication customizability and/or
management to accommodate expanded networks of Host(s) and/or
Remote Monitor(s). Accordingly, there is a need for improved
systems and methods for remote and host monitoring
communication.
[0049] Additionally, many conventional monitoring systems can be
burdened by large amounts of communication traffic (e.g., between
host monitoring devices, remote monitoring devices, and/or servers)
across their networks. In some cases, these networks can become
overloaded with untimely and/or unwanted communications that drain
network resources. In some cases, such drains can slow down the
networks, cause network failures, and/or increase the cost of
running the networks. Accordingly, there is a need for improved
communications that effectively utilize network resources. For
example, by selectively and/or contextually transmitting
communications, as will be described in this disclosure, monitoring
systems can reduce the number of transmissions and/or utilize
network resources where they are effective and/or desired. In some
implementations, contextual communications may include slightly
larger data-sizes per transmission, but can also reduce the number
of transmissions that may otherwise bog down networks.
[0050] In some cases, selective and/or contextual communications
that focus on relevant data can enhance processing at remote and/or
host monitoring devices. Such communications can also facilitate
display of and/or user interaction with communications. For
example, by reducing the number of communications to a remote
monitoring device, the remote monitoring device can have fewer
items to process, and can thereby utilize its resources more
effectively, and sometimes more quickly. Furthermore, with fewer
items to display, remote monitoring devices and/or host monitoring
devices can more effectively engage users by not over-stimulating
them with notifications, alerts, and/or other displays.
[0051] Moreover, many conventional monitoring systems are no more
than passive displays of Host's present and/or historical health
measurements. Therefore, it would be beneficial to provide Hosts,
and/or those who interact and/or care for Hosts (e.g., Remote
Monitors), useful information that can facilitate Host care. For
example, as will be described herein, methods that can recognize
patterns in Hosts' behavior (and/or the behavior of those who
impact Host, such as Remote Monitors) can allow for enhanced care
of Host by giving context to Host's health measurements, such as
Host's estimated glucose levels. In some cases, predictive
calculations can further help Hosts, Remote Monitors, and/or other
users understand and anticipate changes in Hosts' health.
[0052] In some cases, as networks of host monitoring devices and/or
remote monitoring devices become larger, it can become difficult to
organize the data and/or communications between them in a way that
is administrable. As a result, many conventional monitoring systems
are not user-friendly, and/or provide copious amounts of data
without a workable operative framework. Accordingly, there is a
need for ways to organize communications and/or data from host
monitoring devices and/or remote monitoring devices. For example,
as will be described in this disclosure, classifications,
interfaces, data logs, discussion logs, and/or other structures can
assist in organizing data in a framework that can be controlled,
segmented, and/or searched.
[0053] In some cases, it can be difficult for a Host to observe
and/or monitor certain characteristics of him/herself. Such
characteristics may not be readily observable by the Host's
perception, and/or may be continuously changing and/or too
difficult (and/or onerous) to repeatedly observe. In some cases, a
Host may be under the care of others due to health conditions, age,
competency, convenience, and/or other reasons. These Caretakers may
desire to be able to observe and/or monitor characteristics of the
Host.
[0054] Implementations described herein can include systems and
methods for one or more Remote Monitors to remotely monitor
characteristics (e.g., health characteristics) of one or more
Hosts. Hosts can include any entity whose one or more
characteristics (e.g., a health characteristic) can be measured
using a sensing device, for example, an analyte monitor, like a
continuous glucose monitor. These Hosts can include, children
(e.g., babies, infants, toddlers, and/or small children),
teenagers, young adults, adults, middle-aged person, elderly,
and/or any other person. In some cases, Hosts can also include
non-humans, such as pets, animals, organics, experimental
environments (electronic or physical), and/or any system in which
measuring an analyte state is desirable. Hosts can be identified
(e.g., by name, username, identification number, nickname, etc.) or
anonymous with respect to Remote Monitors.
[0055] Embodiments in accordance with aspects of the disclosed
remote monitoring technology are perceived to improve operations of
the systems and devices that implement the remote monitoring
technology, for example, by reducing complexities in data
processing and data transmissions between devices, reducing the
amount of data and processing algorithms to be stored and operated,
and thereby speeding up the performance of the systems as described
herein. Moreover, implementations in accordance with such aspects
of the present technology are envisioned to improve the ability of
users to manage their diabetes or other disorders with continuous
analyte monitoring.
[0056] Remote Monitors can include any entity that can remotely
monitor on its devices characteristics of a Host measured by Host
device(s). Remote Monitors can include any of the aforementioned
example entities described with respect to Hosts. Remote Monitors
can also include electronic systems configured to monitor a
person's health, such as hospital computer systems, medical
databases, hospital beds, medical robots, personal health monitors,
automated health systems, and the like. Remote Monitors can also be
Hosts, where Remote Monitors themselves have host monitoring
devices which can measure their characteristics using an analyte
monitor, such as a CGM.
[0057] Generally, Remote Monitors can have a particular role with
respect to a Host. For example, Remote Monitors can include
Caretakers of the Host, such as parents, spouses, relatives,
guardians, significant others, teachers, health practitioners, etc.
These Caretakers can take certain responsibilities in the health
and well-being of monitored Hosts. In some cases, Caretakers can be
those who actively take care of the Host and assist the Host when
the Host is in need. As another non-limiting example, Remote
Monitors can include Social Associates of Host(s), including
friends, acquaintances, persons in the same social network, persons
in the same geographic area, and/or persons connected by one or
more degrees of separation from any of the aforementioned Social
Associates. These Social Associates may have some interest in the
activities and/or health characteristics of a Host, but ultimately
may not take on the kinds of responsibilities a Caretaker might. As
another non-limiting example, Remote Monitors can also be Strangers
and otherwise personally unknown to a particular Host. Such
Strangers could include emergency healthcare professionals,
concerned citizens, researchers, and/or others who may desire to
learn about and/or assist Hosts, even those who could be personally
unknown to them. As another non-limiting example, Remote Monitors
can include Watchers of Host(s). In a non-limiting example,
Watchers can include any interested person temporarily watching a
Host in the same or similar manner as a Caretaker, but may not be a
Caretaker. Watchers can be contextual (e.g., based at least in part
on proximity and/or activity), such as co-workers, other students,
teachers, school program operators, administrators, friends, etc.
As another non-limiting example, Assigned Remote Monitors can
include any one assigned, for whatever reason, to be a Remote
Monitor of a Host. As another non-limiting example, Universal
Remote Monitors can be persons who provide assistance when there
are no other Remote Monitors available or other Remote Monitors are
too far to assist in a timely manner. These can be concerned
citizens and/or any persons who desire to be of assistance.
[0058] For example, when the analyte state of a host drops to a
dangerous level or other health issues arise and no designated
Remote Monitor are in close proximity to provide assistance, the
host remote monitoring device can emit a beacon to devices in the
vicinity of Host, which may be capable of receiving the beacon. The
beacon can be transmitted via a Bluetooth or other wireless signal
as described herein. In addition or alternatively, the beacon can
be transmitted by a server or other computing device using a
cloud-based system with GPS coordinates. In some embodiments, the
cloud-based system can map a distance radius around the GPS
coordinates of the Host to determine proximity of devices and
presumably owners of those devices who may be in a position to
assist the Host. Individuals receiving this beacon on their
respective receiver devices can receive an alert that someone
physically close to them may need urgent assistance. A map of the
area can be provided to the receivers identifying the location of
the individual in need of assistance. For example, if the receiver
device is a smart-glasses device, a heads-up-display (HUD), or
other smart device, an augmented reality may be presented to the
individual receiver to assist them in locating the patient in need
of help. The receiver individual can scan the horizon with their
augmented reality display and see a virtual identifier at or near
the location of the person in need of assistance. For example, a
red blinking dot can be displayed in the augmented reality through
a HUD.
[0059] In some environments, individuals near or around a Host may
not know how to assist an unresponsive diabetic patient. For
example, in an airplane, the flight attendants may lack the
training to assist a diabetic patient generally or may lack the
data to assist a diabetic individual in need. In one embodiment,
passive monitoring of wireless signals (e.g., Bluetooth or other
wireless communication as described herein) can be implemented to
listen for emergency calls. A CGM system can send a special
Bluetooth (or other wireless communication) call in case of a
health emergency (e.g., low glucose value). The passive monitoring
system can alert the individuals nearby (e.g., flight attendants)
and provide them with data and information to handle the
emergency.
[0060] In some cases, Universal Remote Monitors can also be
designated Remote Monitors who are qualified people to treat
diabetic conditions, and/or any other conditions relevant to the
Host and/or Universal Remote Monitor. As will be described in this
disclosure, in some cases, Hosts and/or Remote Monitors can
classify Remote Monitors based on the Remote Monitors' roles. Such
classifications (also called classes) can be used to define the
Remote Monitor's rights, privileges, and/or frequency of
communication with Hosts and with other Remote Monitors.
[0061] In some cases, it can be desirable for a Host to be able to
transmit data (e.g., raw and/or processed) to one or more Remote
Monitor(s) based on data measured by an analyte sensor and/or other
devices of the Host and/or Remote Monitor. Advantageously,
transmitting such information can allow a level of communication
and/or coordination that may not be achievable in present
systems.
[0062] As used throughout this disclosure, normal glucose levels
can be determined for each individual by consultation with his/her
doctor or otherwise, and can be dependent on factors such as
whether the individual has eaten or not, the individual's activity,
and/or the time of day. By way of illustrative example, typical
glucose levels of a healthy adult can be between 72 mg/dL and 108
mg/dL (4 to 6 mmol/L). The normal concentration of glucose in the
blood of an adult in the morning on an empty stomach can be between
68 mg/dL and 108 mg/dL (3.8 and 6.0 mmol/L). Two hours after
consuming foods or drinks rich in carbohydrates, the normal
concentration of glucose in the blood of a healthy adult can be
between 120 and 140 mg/dL (6.7 and 7.8 mmol/L). For children up to
6 years of age, normal glucose levels before eating can be between
100 mg/dL (5.5 mmol/L) and 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L). Before sleep,
normal glucose concentration can be between 110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L)
and 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L). For children between the age of 6 and
12, before eating, normal glucose concentration can be between 90
mg/dL (5 mmol/L) and 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L). Before sleep, normal
glucose concentration can be between 100 mg/dL (5.5 mmol/L) and 180
mg/dL (10 mmol/L).
[0063] As used herein, remote monitoring devices can be devices
used by Remote Monitors to remotely monitor characteristics of a
Host. Throughout this disclosure, reference will be made to the
functionality and/or structure of remote monitoring devices. Such
functionality and/or structure can be instantiated in hardware
and/or software. For example, such functionality and structure can
represent physical hardware that is hardcoded to perform such
functionality. As another example, remote monitoring devices can
run software that performs such functionality and/or has such
structure. In some implementations, such software can run
computer-implemented methods to create functionality. In some
cases, remote monitoring devices can run a software application,
such as a mobile application, also referred to as an "app," (e.g.,
a mobile application downloaded from an entity that created and/or
owns and/or licenses the app, and/or an app store such as from
APPLE, INC. or GOOGLE INC., or other), that performs the
functionality and/or has the structure described.
[0064] Similarly, as used herein, host monitoring devices are
devices used by Hosts to monitor characteristics of the Host.
Throughout this disclosure, reference will be made to the
functionality and/or structure of host monitoring devices. Such
functionality and/or structure can be instantiated in hardware
and/or software. For example, such functionality and structure can
represent physical hardware that is hardcoded to perform such
functionality. As another example, host monitoring devices can run
software that performs such functionality and/or has such
structure. In some implementations, such software can run
computer-implemented methods to create functionality. In some
cases, host monitoring devices can run a software application, such
as a mobile application (e.g., a mobile application downloaded from
an entity that created and/or owns and/or licenses the app, and/or
an app store such as from APPLE, INC. or GOOGLE INC., or other),
that performs the functionality and/or has the structure
described.
[0065] FIGS. 1A-B illustrate flow charts describing example
processes where a host monitoring device and a remote monitoring
device receive, process, and/or transmit data, respectively. In
some implementations, the processes (e.g., Processes 100, 150)
described with respect to a host monitoring device and/or a remote
monitoring device can be performed by a server (e.g., a secure
server) in communication with one or both of the host monitoring
device and remote monitoring device.
[0066] FIG. 1A illustrates example Process 100 where a host
monitoring device and/or server can receive, process, and/or
transmit data, e.g., information, symbols, measurements,
communications, and/or any data described in this disclosure. In
some cases, a host monitoring device substantially similar to Host
Monitoring Device 200 (FIG. 2) and/or any host monitoring devices
described in this disclosure can perform Process 100. In some
embodiments, Process 100 can be performed by a server (e.g., Secure
Server 504), in the alternative or in addition to a host monitoring
device. In some embodiments of Block 102, the host monitoring
device can receive data from analyte sensor(s), remote monitoring
device(s), and/or other device(s). In some embodiments of Block
102, the server can receive data from a transmitter unit of the
analyte sensor device(s), the host monitoring device (e.g.,
smartphone of Host, which may initially receive the data from the
analyte sensor device(s)), the remote monitoring device(s), and/or
other device(s). By way of illustrative example, the analyte
sensors can be part of a CGM that measures a Host's glucose levels
(e.g., an estimated glucose value ("EGV")). The analyte sensor can
be a component of a host monitoring device, or a separate component
that is not a component of a host monitoring device.
Advantageously, a CGM can allow a Host to measure the glucose
concentration of his/her blood. In some cases, the CGM can transmit
data to a secure server.
[0067] Data received in Block 102 can include communications from
sensor(s), remote monitoring device(s), and/or other devices. Such
communications can include notifications, alerts, alarms, messages,
and/or any other sort of communication desirable. Data can be
received through wired and/or wireless connections. By way of
illustrative example, a processor can receive data through wired
and/or wireless connections. For example, wireless connections can
include a transmission protocol such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi,
induction wireless data transmission, radio frequencies,
radio-frequency identification ("RFID"), near-field communication
("NFC"), global system for mobile communications ("GSM"), infrared,
and/or any other form of wireless data transmission. Wired
connections can include any wire with a signal line. For example,
such wires with signal lines can include cables, such as Ethernet
cables, coaxial cables, Universal Serial Bus ("USB"), firewire,
datalines, wire, and/or any wired connection known in the art.
Wired and/or wireless connections can also include combinations of
any of the aforementioned. Such wired and/or wireless connections
can be received by a receiver and/or a transceiver. For example, a
host monitoring device can have a receiver and/or transceiver. As
another non-limiting example, a server (e.g., secure server) can
have a receiver and/or transceiver.
[0068] However, in some cases, more information than just an
analyte measurement may be desirable. For example, in the case of
measuring glucose levels, many current technologies do not put such
glucose measurements into a contextual framework that allows for
greater analysis. Advantageously, having such an analysis can
reveal more about a Host's conditions, treatments, and responses
that can allow for improved response predictions and enhanced
therapies. The received information in Block 102 can include
Contextual Data relevant to the Host, such as data from remote
monitoring device(s) and/or other devices.
[0069] Contextual data can be provided with alarms or notifications
to Hosts and/or Remote Monitors. For example, as described herein,
a server can relay or generate a notifications based on
notification rules that define circumstances under which
notifications are sent to remote monitoring devices. The
notification can include information, data or circumstances
associated with the analyte state of Host. The server can provide
the notifications with the contextual information. The server can
also provide notifications to Host along with contextual data about
one or more Remote Monitors.
[0070] In the case of a diabetic host, received data can include
Contextual Data such as data and/or information that may be
associated with "why" a measured analyte, such as glucose levels,
occurs and/or behaves as it does (e.g., why the glucose levels are,
or are trending, in a certain way). Such received information can
be measured by the aforementioned analyte sensor(s), measured by
other devices internal or external to the Host, manually inputted
by the Host, received by remote monitoring device(s), or otherwise
inputted into the host monitoring device. Contextual Data can also
be inputted by a Remote Monitor on a remote monitoring device
and/or host monitoring device. For example, Contextual Data can
include data inputted by Remote Monitor(s) about a Host. In
addition to being able to be received by Remote Monitor(s),
Contextual Data can also be about the Remote Monitor(s). Contextual
Data can also include information about the Remote Monitor(s) that
can be indicative of the health, awareness, availability, etc. of
Remote Monitor(s) to assist a Host.
[0071] In some implementations, this Contextual Data can include,
(i) time/amount/type of medicament taken (e.g., insulin,
sulfonylureas, biguanids, meglitinides, thiazolidinediones, DPP-4
inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, bile
acid sequestrants, and/or other drugs or treatments), (ii)
time/amount/type of food ingested (e.g., carbohydrates, protein,
dairy, fat, fruits, vegetables, candy, dessert, sugars, calories,
quantities, preparations, etc.), (iii) time/amount/type of exercise
or physical activity undertaken (e.g., engaging in sports, running,
walking, swimming, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, biking,
weight lifting, sitting, sleeping, being idle, resting, etc.), (iv)
level of stress felt (e.g., acute, episodic acute, emotional,
chronic, high stress, medium stress, low stress, no stress,
anxiety, panic attack, etc.), (v) environmental conditions (e.g.,
weather, humidity, pressure, temperature, scenery, location or
situation including being at work, at school, on break or on
vacation, etc.), (vi) time of day, and/or (vii) other measurements,
and/or patterns and/or combinations of any of the aforementioned.
Accordingly, notifications can be provided with contextual data as
described herein.
[0072] As described herein, notification rules, sets of permissible
data, access and authorization rules can be generated or assigned
based on Remote Monitor's classification. Some classification
entail higher privileges, priorities, and responsibilities than
other classifications and accordingly receive greater access, more
notifications and other privileges and duties as described herein.
Other classifications may entail fewer privileges, priorities and
responsibilities and accordingly receive greater restrictions to
the permissible data than higher priority classifications and/or
more restrictive notification rules than the higher priority
classifications. In some embodiments, prior to providing contextual
data, the classification of Remote Monitor may be determined. If a
Remote Monitor's respective remote monitoring device is assigned to
a higher priority classification, then notifications, alerts or
communications are provided with contextual data. If the respective
remote monitoring device is assigned to a lower priority
classification, then notifications, alerts or communications are
provided with limited or no amount of contextual data.
[0073] Additionally, there can be different categories of
Contextual Data. In many conventional devices, such information can
be difficult to identify, locate, communicate, and/or analyze.
Advantageously, some implementations of the present disclosure can
categorize Contextual Data in advantageous and/or non-intuitive
ways. Some categories may be of more interest to some Remote
Monitor(s), Host(s), and/or others, whereas some categories may be
of less interest. These categories can be used to sort and/or
identify data for Remote Monitor(s), Host(s), and/or others in some
implementations. In some implementations, the data for such
categories can be viewed by itself as a category, and/or viewed
with other categories together. In some implementations, no
categories may be used to sort data. By way of illustrative
example, some categories of received Contextual Data can include
Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, and Sensor
Data. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the scope and amount of
providing the contextual data can depend on predetermined
categorizations, which may be determined by a Host or a host
monitoring device, automatically by the device, or as
pre-designated input by a Host.
[0074] Health Data can include, insulin intake and administration
(e.g., basal or bolus), type of insulin, exercise, stress, illness
(e.g., those that can affect insulin/carbohydrate ratios), form of
diabetes, other chronic conditions, and/or other characteristics
(e.g., permanent or temporary) of a Host and/or Remote Monitor. In
some implementations, Health Data can include data generated by a
bolus calculator that makes suggestions on bolus administration.
The bolus calculator can estimate the bolus desired to cover any
carbohydrates eaten or drank in order to correct high glucose. Such
data can be estimated for a Host and/or Remote Monitor to determine
bolus administration, if any, which could be therapeutically
beneficial.
[0075] System Data can include, system errors, alerts, statuses,
warnings, and/or other information related to a host monitoring
device, another device of the Host, server (e.g., secure servers
and/or servers such as those implementing notification services),
workstation, remote monitoring device, and/or another device of
Remote Monitor(s). Non-limiting examples of System Information can
include statuses, reservoir levels of sensors, battery statuses,
calibrations, occlusion detection, use logs, histories, power
on/off, failures, etc.
[0076] Treatment Data can include, prepopulated and/or
user-inputted information about a treatment administered and/or
that will be administrated. This prepopulated and/or user-inputted
information can include a statement of acknowledgement of condition
(e.g., acknowledging glucose level, future glucose levels,
activities, communications, and/or any information that might be
available to a Host and/or Remote Monitor, including, but not
limited to, those from the host monitoring device, remote
monitoring device(s), and other devices), a future or past
treatment, and any other information the Host might desire to add
for himself/herself or a Remote Monitor. By way of illustrative
example, Treatment Information can include a statement such as, "I
responded to my low alert. Ate 15 grams of carbs. No need to
panic."
[0077] User Data can include data based on data from a Host and/or
Remote Monitor(s). User Data can include, user-inputted
information, such as descriptions of treatments, activities,
observations, schedules, reactions, emotions, thoughts, notes, etc.
User Data can also include data based on information and/or data in
a Host's and/or Remote Monitor's calendars, messages, email, social
media, Global Positioning Systems ("GPS"), and/or any other program
or application used by Host(s) and/or Remote Monitor(s). User data
can also include data that can be configured to be used with other
applications of Hosts and/or Remote Monitor(s), including,
calendars, messages, email, social media, GPS, and/or any other
program or application used by Host(s) and/or Remote Monitor(s). As
a non-limiting example, user data can include calendar information
instructing a viewer to look at the Host's information at a
particular day and/or time.
[0078] In some cases, a Remote Monitor can input information about
a Host, and/or the Host about the Remote Monitor, as User Data. For
example, the Remote Monitor can be a Caretaker of a Host, who may
be unable and/or unwilling to input data (e.g., when the Host is a
child or elderly person). In other situations, the Host and/or
Remote Monitor can observe information about the other and input
that information into either a host monitoring device or a remote
monitoring device, or both. In some implementations, the Remote
Monitor can input ancillary data to a Host to be included on the
display (e.g., on the display graph or other form of data display,
of a host monitoring device). The Host can add events (e.g., ate,
exercise, insulin dose) to a trend display, such as a
graph/reflection view (e.g., a display shown in Block 106). The
Remote Monitor can also be able to add events to make the Host's
display contextually richer. For example, a Remote Monitor can add
observed mood, weather, meeting schedule, homework stress, etc.
Other examples include changed basal rate, blood pressure high,
started on another prescription for another issue, etc. In some
cases, a Host can push insights to a Remote Monitor about a Host,
such as calendar information (e.g., a calendar message saying
"Let's look at your Host's day today" and other events). Such
inputs can be made using a user interface, such as any user
interface described in this disclosure.
[0079] User Data can also include insights about a Host's and/or
Remote Monitor's activities. For example, and without limitation a
Host and/or Remote Monitor can input teachable moments, such as
insights, notes, feelings, etc. that are written, recorded, and/or
selected from prepopulated options. In some cases, User Data can
also include processed information from inputted data. For example,
a processor (e.g., a processor communicatively coupled to a host
monitoring device or a remote monitoring device) can learn
teachable moments from the activities of a Host and/or Remote
Monitor. By way of illustrative example, the processor can
recognize that after taking insulin, the Host's insulin levels go
low after eating. A processor can learn this pattern and/or make
recommendations to a Host to change the timing of insulin, give an
alert, or modify, ignore, or elevate any alerts regarding such
insulin drops when such happens. By way of another illustrative
example, after a Host exercises, his/her glucose levels can go low.
A processor can learn this pattern and/or make recommendations to
eat before exercising.
[0080] Sensor Data can include data based on data collected by
sensors associated with a Host or Remote Monitor(s). This Sensor
Data can include, data from health rate monitors, activity
trackers, pulse oximeters, wearables (e.g., smart watches, smart
rings, workout monitors, electrocardiographs, bioimpedence sensors,
breathing monitors, sleep monitors, posture monitors, habit
detectors, temperature trackers, fabrics embedded with sensors,
moisture detectors, etc.), accelerometers, gyroscopes,
speedometers, pedometers, blood pressure readers, pump data for
administration of other drugs, drug sensors (e.g., breathalyzers
and sensors configured to measure intoxication or presence of
drugs), medical devices, and/or other devices that measure a
characteristic of the Host and/or Remote Monitor(s). In some cases,
such sensor data can be indicative of a Host's and/or Remote
Monitor(s)' health. As a non-limiting example, data from an
accelerometer can indicate whether a Host and/or Remote Monitor is
sleeping, exercising, and/or any other activity. In some cases
alerting of Hosts and/or Remote Monitors can be modified based on
such data.
[0081] Any of the data mentioned in this disclosure (e.g., analyte
measurements, communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data,
Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data,
Summary Data, and/or other data mentioned in this disclosure) can
be retrospective and/or actionable. Retrospective Data can include
data that is no longer Actionable Data. That is, Actionable Data
can be data that can be used with timeliness sufficient to allow
effective action to prevent and/or respond to a change (e.g., an
adverse change) in physiological state of a Host, Remote Monitor,
and/or other user. Actionable Data can be so-called real-time
continuous glucose measurements and can also include predicted
continuous glucose measurements (e.g., glucose values predicted for
a future period in time, such as 5 minutes or an hour into the
future). To illustrate with an example of glucose data, actionable
continuous glucose measurement data can be glucose measurement data
that can be used to treat a current clinical diabetic state of a
Host, Remote Monitor, and/or other user, such as impending or
actual hypoglycemia, or impending or actual hyperglycemia. In
contrast, retrospective continuous glucose data can be data that
would not be used for treating a current clinical state of a Host,
Remote Monitor, and/or other user because the data can be likely
too old to provide value for formulating decisions on how to treat
the Host, Remote Monitor, and/or other user. While possibly not
useful for treating a current clinical state, Retrospective Data
can be still very useful for extrapolating insights into the health
of a Host, Remote Monitor, and/or other user. Examples include
comparing glucose levels of a patient over time to carbohydrates
("carbs") and/or medication ingested by the Host, Remote Monitor,
and/or other user to gain insights as to how the carbs and/or
medication have been affecting the glucose levels of the Host,
Remote Monitor, and/or other user. In some cases, the insights
gained from the retrospective data can be used to modify a
treatment plan associated with the Host, Remote Monitor, and/or
other user.
[0082] It is understood that what constitutes Actionable Data can
depend upon various factors. For instance, what constitutes
Actionable Data can depend upon how quickly a clinical state of a
health condition associated with one or more monitored health
characteristics can change from a non-adverse physiological state
to an adverse physiological state. To illustrate, although diabetic
clinical states can change relatively quickly--for example, from
being in safe range of glucose concentration to an unhealthy range
of glucose concentration--the timeframe for such a change can be
typically in the order of longer than about 30 minutes. In
contrast, a monitored health condition associated with a heart
condition can change much quicker, in the order of minutes or even
seconds. Thus, Actionable Data associated with monitoring a
diabetic condition (e.g., continuous glucose data) may extend along
a longer timeframe than data associated with monitoring a heart
condition (e.g., Electrocardiogram ("EKG") and heart rate
data).
[0083] The data received in Block 102 can be Raw Data or Processed
Data, or both. For example, Raw Data can be impedances, currents,
voltages, capacitances, bits, impulses, switches, and/or other
electrical or mechanical measurements from a sensor that can be
processed (e.g., correlated) to determine a characteristic (e.g.,
glucose concentration or any of the aforementioned information).
Processed Data can include characteristics, measurements,
conclusions, communications, descriptions, observations,
parameters, statistics, etc. In some cases, data received in Block
102 can be passed directly to Block 108 for transmission.
[0084] In some implementations, Processed Data can include Summary
Data, which can be derived from received data, including analyte
measurements, received communications, Contextual Data, Health
Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, and/or
any data described in this disclosure. By way of illustrative
example, Summary Data can include a summary number on a scale, such
as a health scale. In the example of Summary Data for Host data, a
Host's overall health can be rated on a health scale from zero (0)
to ten (10), or any other scaled range as desired. By factoring
data received in Block 102, such as one or more of glucose level,
activity, pulse, time of day, etc., Summary Data can give a summary
to a viewer (e.g., a Host or Remote Monitor) indicative of the
overall health of a Host.
[0085] In some cases, it can be desirable to know a Remote
Monitor's condition. For example, contextual data about a Remote
Monitor may be received at a server. The contextual data about the
Remote Monitor operating a remote monitoring device can include,
for example, time, amount, and/or type of (i) an activity
undertaken by the remote monitor user, (ii) a level of stress
experienced by the remote monitor user, or (iii) an environmental
condition experienced by the remote monitor user, or a combination
of (i)-(iii). The emotions, activities, and stresses that the
Remote Monitor experiences may be informative, especially when it
can be perceived by a Host and/or can affect the Host's health. In
such a case, the Remote Monitor's condition can be a factor that
affects an analyte measurement such as the Host's glucose levels.
The condition of the Remote Monitor can also roll back to the
health of the Host. The Remote Monitor's condition can be used to
gauge the engagement of the Remote Monitor as well as predict
whether the Remote Monitor is suffering from alarm fatigue, is
likely to assist the Host effectively and timely, etc. As a result,
it can be desirable to collect data on the condition of the Remote
Monitor, process it, and provide it as Summary Data to the Host,
Remote Monitor, or other Remote Monitors. Accordingly, if
processing a Remote Monitor's contextual data indicates an
inability of the Remote Monitor to react to alarms or
notifications, Host and/or other Remote Monitors can be provided
with Summary Data including at least some of Remote Monitor's
contextual data to alert them.
[0086] For example, such Summary Data can include a worry scale of
a Remote Monitor, which can be based on processing Remote Monitor
data (e.g., analyte measurements, communications, Processed Data,
Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in this
disclosure). In some embodiments, the worry scare can include
scales from "not scared" to "scared." In some implementations, the
worry scale can account for data relating to how the Remote
Monitor's physiological condition may affect the health of the
Host. Such a worry scale can also analyze the Remote Monitor's
response time and/or behaviors in relation to communications (e.g.,
does the Remote Monitor close an alert or view an EGV because of
the alert?). In some cases, the worry scale can range from zero (0)
to ten (10), or any other scaled range as desired. In this example,
a zero (0) on the worry scale can be indicative of little or no
worries and a ten (10) can be indicative of high or the most
worried. Other ways of scaling the worry scale can also be used
(e.g., zero (0) is the most worried and five (5) is the least
worried, and/or any other format and/or scaling). In some cases an
upper threshold can be used with the worry scale where if the
Remote Monitor has a rating on the scale greater than or equal to a
predetermined value, communication settings (e.g., communication
frequency, privileges, notifications, alerts, etc.) can be changed.
In some cases, a lower threshold can be used where if the Remote
Monitor has a rating on the scale less than or equal to a
predetermined value, communication settings can be changed. By way
of example, a worry scale where zero (0) is not worried and ten
(10) is very worried can have an upper threshold of eight (8). If a
Remote Monitor is measured to have a nine (9) on the worry scale,
he/she may receive additional notifications (e.g., for even
non-critical events). In some cases, the Remote Monitor's
classification can change so that the Remote Monitor can be
elevated to a classification with more responsibilities and/or
communications. In some implementations, the opposite may be true
where an over-worried Remote Monitor is seen as not being fit to
take care of a Host. In such a case, the Remote Monitor's
communication settings may be changed so that he/she receives fewer
communications (e.g., only important notifications and/or none at
all), and/or the Remote Monitor can be moved in classification so
that he/she has fewer responsibilities and/or communications.
[0087] In Block 104, the received data from Block 102 can be
processed. Block 104 can also receive other data from Blocks 106,
108, as will later be described. In implementations of the process
in Block 104, the received data can be processed by the host
monitoring device and/or the secure server. In some embodiments,
the data received from the analyte sensor(s), remote monitoring
device(s), and/or other device(s) can be received by the host
monitoring device, and transmitted to the secure server to
implement the processing of the received data in Block 104. By way
of illustrative example, a processor can receive data through wired
and/or wireless connections, such as any wired and/or wireless
connections described in this disclosure. Such processor can be
communicatively coupled to the aforementioned analyte sensor(s),
remote monitoring device(s), and/or other device(s) internal or
external to a Host, so that data and/or information can be sent
between them. In some implementations, for example, the processor
can be included in a server. Sent data can include, any of the data
described in this disclosure (e.g., analyte measurements,
communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data,
System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data,
etc.). Signals can also be sent (e.g., received and transmitted)
between such processor and the aforementioned analyte sensor(s),
remote monitoring device(s), and/or other devices(s), including any
device described with respect to Blocks 102, 106, 108. Non-limiting
examples of such signals include interrogative signals, status
signals, synchronization signals, timer signals, data, and the
like.
[0088] In some implementations, Block 104 can perform signal
processing, pattern recognition, and/or any other analysis on the
data received from Blocks 102, 106, 108. In some cases, data can be
generated based on received data. For example, in the case of a
continuous glucose monitor, Block 104 can analyze measurements
taken by the continuous glucose monitor to determine glucose
concentration, generate communications (e.g., messages,
notifications, alerts, interrogative signals, status signals,
synchronization signals, timer signals, data, information, etc.)
based on the measurements and/or received data. Similarly, in the
cases of continuous glucose monitor, Block 104 can detect upward or
downward trends in glucose levels, make recommendations, and/or any
other desired information that may be relevant about the Host.
[0089] In Block 106, the data (e.g., data generated in Block 104)
can be displayed. For example, a display can be used, including
liquid-crystal displays ("LCDs"), light-emitting diode ("LED")
displays, LED LCD displays, in-plane switching panels ("IPSs"),
cathode ray tubes, plasma displays, ultra-high definition ("HD")
panels, 4K displays, retina displays, organic LED displays,
touchscreens, surfaces, canvases, and/or any displays, televisions,
monitors, panels, and/or devices known in the art for visual
presentation. The display may be a component of a host monitoring
device and/or communicatively coupled to a host monitoring device.
Similarly, the display can be a component of a server and/or
communicatively coupled to the server.
[0090] In some implementations, a user interface can be
communicatively coupled to the display (e.g., on a host monitoring
device and/or server). In this way, a user can input data related
to the Host and/or Remote Monitors. In some implementations, the
display and/or user interface can display data from Blocks 102,
104, 108 directly or indirectly. Such data can include, data
related to communications, analyte measurements, Processed Data,
Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data,
Summary Data, and/or any other data received in Block 102,
processed in Block 104, and/or sent in Block 108. In this way, if
desirable, a user can input other data (e.g., any additional data),
including, but not limited to, reactions to what is displayed on
the display. Such inputted data can fall under the category of User
Data. This data can be sent to Block 104 for processing. In some
implementations, the information can be sent directly to Block 108
for transmitting, or sent to Block 102 to inquire more data.
[0091] In some implementations, Block 106 can provide adaptive
and/or contextual communication (e.g., alerting, notification,
messages, etc.) to a Host. For example, the host monitoring device
can use data (e.g., analyte measurements, Processed Data, Health
Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary
Data, and/or any other data described in this disclosure) to
determine a characteristic of the Host and/or modify alerting
behavior accordingly. Similarly, for example, the determination of
a characteristic of the Host and/or identification of alerting
behavior can be processed by the secure server (e.g., in Block 104)
and provided to the host monitoring device to present the adaptive
and/or contextual communication to the Host. By way of illustrative
example, a host monitoring device can be communicatively coupled to
an accelerometer. Data from the accelerometer can be indicative of
movement of the Host, which can allow a host monitoring device to
determine the activity of a Host, such as whether a Host is
sleeping, exercising, and/or any other activity as desired. The
host monitoring device can then modify the alerting as desired
based on that activity. For example, the Host using the host
monitoring device can turn down the frequency of communications
(e.g., via the dedicated application on the host monitoring device)
while the Host is asleep if the Host desires to not be disturbed
while sleeping. As another non-limiting example, data from the
accelerometer can be sent to a server, which can determine the
activity of a host. The server can modify the alerting as desired
based on the activity, such as turning down the frequency of
communications while the Host is sleeping. In some cases, the host
monitoring device and/or server can turn off non-urgent
communications. In some cases, the host monitoring device and/or
server can elevate urgent communications and/or increase alert
volumes in order to wake up a Host. As mentioned, other data
described in this disclosure can be used, including, data from
calendars, messages, email, social media, GPS, smart watches,
applications (e.g., mobile applications), heart rate monitors,
activity trackers, pulse oximeters, wearables, accelerometers,
gyroscopes, speedometers, pedometers, blood pressure readers, drug
administration data (e.g., pump data), or data from other medical
devices, etc.
[0092] In Block 108, data can be transmitted. Such data can be data
aforementioned with respect to Blocks 102, 104, 106, and/or data
and/or information based on such data. A transmitter, receiver,
and/or transceiver can be used for the transmittal from a host
monitoring device and/or server. This transmitter, receiver, and/or
transceiver can use a transmission protocol across any wired or
wireless connection mentioned in this disclosure. In some
implementations, such data can be transmitted to one or more remote
monitoring device(s) either directly or through a network. Also
either directly or through a network, Block 108 can transmit data
to other device(s), such as other sensor(s), host monitoring
device(s), mobile devices (e.g., tablets, cellphones, smartphones,
e-readers, phablets, and the like), wearables (e.g., smart watches,
smart rings, workout monitors, electrocardiographs, bioimpedence
sensors, breathing monitors, sleep monitors, posture monitors,
habit detectors, temperature trackers, fabrics embedded with
sensors, moisture detectors, etc.), medical devices, set-top boxes,
internet streaming devices, gaming consoles, smart appliances, any
device with access to the internet and/or any network protocol,
computers (e.g., laptops, desktops, personal computers, etc.),
and/or any desirable device. In some cases, any of the
aforementioned other device(s) may also be remote monitoring
devices, servers, and/or host monitoring devices.
[0093] In some cases, it may be desirable for Remote Monitor(s) to
view data from Host monitoring device(s), servers, other remote
monitoring device(s), and/or other device(s). Such information can
be desirable for the Remote Monitor(s) to fulfill a particular
role, such as Caretaker, Social Associate, Stranger, Watcher,
Assigned Remote Monitor, Universal Remote Monitor, and/or any other
role. FIG. 1B illustrates example Process 150 where a remote
monitoring device and/or server can receive, process, and transmit
data. In some cases, a remote monitoring device substantially
similar to Remote Monitoring Device 300 of FIG. 3, and/or any
remote monitoring devices described in this disclosure can perform
Process 150. Process 150 can be performed by a server (e.g., Secure
Server 504 of FIG. 5), in the alternative or in addition to a
remote monitoring device. In some cases, such a server can be a
separate server than a server that performs Process 100. In some
cases, the same server can perform Process 100 and Process 150.
[0094] In Block 152, the remote monitoring device and/or server can
receive data from host monitoring device(s), remote monitoring
device(s), servers, and/or other devices directly or indirectly
(e.g., via a server). The sent or received data can include data
related to analyte concentrations (e.g., glucose levels),
communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data (e.g., Health Data,
System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data,
and other Contextual Data mentioned in this disclosure), and/or any
desirable data. Remote Monitor(s) can be selectively chosen to
remotely monitor a Host based on a Host-initiated invitation
process, such as those described in U.S. Patent Publication No.
2014/0184422 to Mensinger et al., which is incorporated herein by
reference. Data accessible to the remote monitor device can be
authorized according to a remote monitor authorization process,
such as those described in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2014/0184422
to Mensinger et al.
[0095] As described, in some embodiments, a Host's CGM device can
transfer the Host's data to a secure server. An authorized Remote
Monitor can access the Host's data on the secure server. In some
cases, if the CGM data is unavailable on the server, the authorized
Remote Monitor can issue a command to request the Host's data from
the CGM. For example, in some implementations the direct command
request of the Host's data by the remote monitoring device can use
near field communications (NFC) or other wireless protocol to
enable communication between the Host's CGM electronics unit and
the remote monitoring device.
[0096] A remote monitoring device and/or server can also receive
data from other remote monitoring device(s). In some cases, a
plurality of individuals can have particular roles (e.g.,
Caretakers, Social Associates, Strangers, Watchers, Assigned Remote
Monitors, Universal Remote Monitors, and/or other roles) with
respect to the Host. Ability to receive and/or transmit data
between remote monitoring device(s) can allow for a level of
coordinated role fulfillment that is difficult to achieve, or is
unavailable with current technology, which may not have the level
of interactivity, coordination, and/or integration of
implementations described in this disclosure.
[0097] A remote monitoring device and/or server can also receive
data from other device(s). For example, it may be desirable to
receive information about a Remote Monitor to understand how the
Remote Monitor may respond, behave, and/or react under certain
conditions. By way of illustrative example, a Remote Monitor can be
one of a plurality of Remote Monitors who fulfill the role of
Caretaker to a Host. There can be a hierarchy of such Caretakers,
which will be described in further detail later in this disclosure,
where one or more Caretakers receive data, information, alerts,
notifications, and/or other communications regarding a Host before
other Caretakers. In some implementations, one or more
classifications can be generated, where the classifications
designate a hierarchy to provide communications based on
notification rules to inform authorized remote monitoring devices
about a Host's analyte state. In the case where a particular
Caretaker receives data first, that Caretaker can be a Primary
Caretaker. As an example, if that particular Primary Caretaker is
under high stress as evidenced by blood pressure, pulse,
temperature, and/or other measurements and/or data (e.g., analyte
measurements, communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data,
Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data,
Summary Data, and/or other data mentioned in this disclosure), that
Primary Caretaker may not be in a position to adequately take care
of a Host when the Host is in need. In some cases, that Primary
Caretaker's remote monitoring device and/or a server can receive
data indicative of high stress and/or determine (e.g., using a
processor of the remote monitoring device and/or server) that other
Caretakers and/or Remote Monitors should receive information first
instead of that Primary Caretaker. The priority of which Remote
Monitor (e.g., remote monitoring device) receives communication
first can be determined based on a Remote Monitor's assigned
classification.
[0098] Other data from other devices can be used to determine
whether a change in classification of a remote monitoring device is
warranted. These other devices can include, devices that measure
data that may be relevant to a Remote Monitor's ability to fulfill
a role with respect to a Host. Some non-limiting examples of other
devices include sensor(s), mobile devices (e.g., tablets,
cellphones, smartphones, e-readers, phablets, and the like),
wearables (e.g., smart watches, smart rings, workout monitors,
electrocardiographs, bioimpedence sensors, breathing monitors,
sleep monitors, posture monitors, habit detectors, temperature
trackers, fabrics embedded with sensors, moisture detectors, etc.),
set-top boxes, internet streaming devices, gaming consoles, smart
appliances, any device with access to the internet and/or any
network protocol, computers (e.g., laptops, desktops, personal
computers, etc.), medical devices, heart rate monitors, activity
trackers, pulse oximeters, accelerometers, gyroscopes,
speedometers, pedometers, blood pressure readers, pump data for
administration of other drugs, continuous glucose monitors, drug
sensors (e.g., breathalyzers and sensors configured to measure
intoxication or presence of drugs), and/or any desirable device. In
some cases, any of the aforementioned other device(s) may also be
remote monitoring devices and/or host monitoring devices.
[0099] In Block 154, the received data from Block 152 can be
processed. Block 154 can also receive other data from Blocks 156,
158. By way of illustrative example, a processor (e.g., a processor
included in a remote monitoring device and/or server) can receive
the data. Such processer can receive the data through wired and/or
wireless connections, such as any wired and/or wireless connection
described in this disclosure.
[0100] Such processor can be communicatively coupled to host
monitoring device(s), remote monitoring device(s), server(s),
and/or other device(s) so that data can be sent, received, and/or
transmitted between them. Such sent data can include, any of the
data described in this disclosure (e.g., analyte measurements,
communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data,
System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data,
and/or other data mentioned in this disclosure). Signals can also
be sent, received, and/or transmitted between such processor and
the aforementioned host monitoring device(s), remote monitoring
device(s), server(s), and/or other devices(s), including any device
described with respect to Blocks 152, 156, 158. Non-limiting
examples of such signals include interrogative signals, status
signals, synchronization signals, timer signals, data, and the
like.
[0101] In some implementations, Block 154 can perform signal
processing, pattern recognition, and/or any other analysis on the
data received from Blocks 152, 156, 158. For example, such signal
processing, pattern recognition, and/or any other analysis can be
performed by a remote monitoring device and/or a server. In some
cases, data can be generated based on the received data. By way of
illustrative example, in the case where a remote monitoring device
receives a communication regarding a Host based on the Host's
glucose levels, Block 154 can process the communication and
determine whether and how often to alert and/or notify a Remote
Monitor based on predefined settings, such as predefined frequency
of alerts, priority of alerts, availability of Remote Monitor,
availability of other Remote Monitor(s), severity of notification,
classification of Remote Monitor, position in hierarchy of
classification of Remote Monitor, and/or other factors. Similarly,
in some implementations, a server can receive a communication
regarding a Host based on the Host's glucose level. Block 154 can
then process the communication and determine whether and how often
to alert and/or notify one or more Remote Monitors (e.g., using
their remote monitoring devices) based on predefined settings, such
as predefined frequency of alerts, priority of alerts, availability
of Remote Monitor, availability of other Remote Monitor(s),
severity of notification, classification of Remote Monitor,
position in hierarchy of classification of Remote Monitor, and/or
other factors.
[0102] In Block 156, the data (e.g., data from Blocks 152, 154,
158) can be displayed. For example, a display can be used,
including any display described in this disclosure. In some cases,
such display can be a component of and/or communicatively coupled
to a remote monitoring device. In some cases, such display can be a
component of and/or communicatively coupled to a server. In some
implementations, a user interface can be communicatively coupled to
the display, such as any user interface described in this
disclosure. In this way, a user can input User Data related to the
Host and/or Remote Monitor(s).
[0103] In some implementations, the display and/or user interface
can display data from Blocks 152, 154, 158 directly or indirectly.
Such data can include, data related to communications, analyte
measurements, Processed Data Contextual Data, Health Data, System
Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Summary Data, and Sensor Data,
and/or other data received in Block 152, processed in Block 154,
and/or transmitted in Block 158. In this way, if desirable, a user
can input other information (e.g., any additional information),
including, but not limited to, information in reaction to what is
displayed on the display. This information can be sent to Block 154
for processing, including, but not limited to, the creation of
Summary Data and Processed Data. In some implementations, the
information can be sent directly to Block 158 for transmitting, or
sent to Block 152 to inquire more data.
[0104] In Block 158, data can be transmitted. Such data can be any
data aforementioned with respect to Blocks 152, 154, 156, and/or
any data based on such data. A transmitter, receiver, and/or
transceiver can be used for the transmittal. This transmitter,
receiver, and/or transceiver can use a transmission protocol across
any wired and/or wireless connection mentioned in this disclosure.
In some implementations, such data can be transmitted to one or
more remote monitoring device(s) either directly or through a
network. Also, either directly or through a network, Block 158 can
transmit data to other device(s), such as other sensor(s), host
monitoring device(s), mobile devices (e.g., tablets, cellphones,
smartphones, e-readers, phablets, and the like), wearables (e.g.,
smart watches, smart rings, workout monitors, electrocardiographs,
bioimpedence sensors, breathing monitors, sleep monitors, posture
monitors, habit detectors, temperature trackers, fabrics embedded
with sensors, moisture detectors, etc.), medical devices, set-top
boxes, internet streaming devices, gaming consoles, smart
appliances, any device with access to the internet and/or any
network protocol, computers (e.g., laptops, desktops, personal
computers, etc.), and/or any desirable device. In some cases, any
of the aforementioned other device(s) may also be remote monitoring
devices and/or host monitoring devices.
[0105] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of an example host
monitoring device 200. Host Monitoring Device 200 can include
Controller 201, Memory 202, Power Supply 203, and/or Operative
Modules 204, each of which can be operatively and/or
communicatively coupled to each other and each other's components
and/or subcomponents. Controller 201 can control the various
operations performed by Host Monitoring Device 200. In some
implementations, Host Monitoring Device 200 can be configured to
perform the example processes, methods, and/or systems, and/or
substantially similarly processes, methods, and/or systems,
illustrated in FIG. 1A.
[0106] Controller 201 can be operatively and/or communicatively
coupled to Memory 202, which can include, volatile, non-volatile,
read-only memory ("ROM"), and/or random access memory ("RAM"), and
can provide instructions and data to Controller 201. A portion of
Memory 202 can also include non-volatile random access memory
("NVRAM"). Controller 201 can perform logical and arithmetic
operations based on program instructions stored within Memory 202.
Controller 201 can include one or more processors (e.g.,
microprocessors) and other peripherals. The instructions in Memory
202 can be executable to implement the methods described herein.
Operative Modules 204 can be coupled to Controller 201 to perform
the various operations described herein. One or more, or none, of
the modules in Operative Modules 204 can be included in some
implementations. Throughout this disclosure, reference will be made
to various controllers and/or processors. In some implementations,
a single controller (e.g., Controller 201) can serve as the various
controllers and/or processors described. In other implementations,
different controllers and/or processors can be used. Controller 201
can send and/or receive signals, such as power signals, control
signals, sensor signals, interrogatory signals, status signals,
data signals, electrical signals and/or any other desirable
signals, including discrete and analog signals. Controller 201 can
coordinate and/or manage Operative Modules 204, and/or set timings
(e.g., synchronously or asynchronously), turn on/off, control power
budgets, receive/send network instructions and/or updates, update
firmware, send interrogatory signals, receive and/or send statuses,
and/or perform any operations for running features of Host
Monitoring Device 200.
[0107] Operative Modules 204 can include various modules that
perform functions for Host Monitoring Device 200. For example, such
modules of Operative Modules 204 can include Sensors 205, Data
Storage 209, Locator 206, Communicator 207, User Interface 208,
Information Manager 210, and/or Signal Processor 211.
[0108] In some implementations, Sensors 205 can include apparatuses
that can detect characteristics within and/or around a Host.
Sensors 205 can be internal to Host Monitoring Device 200 or
external, and/or have components that are partially internal and/or
partially external. By way of illustrative example, sensors can
include thermometers, analyte sensors (e.g., glucose sensors and/or
continuous glucose monitoring sensors), health rate monitors,
activity trackers, pulse oximeters, wearables (e.g., smart watches,
smart rings, workout monitors, electrocardiographs, bioimpedence
sensors, breathing monitors, sleep monitors, posture monitors,
habit detectors, temperature trackers, fabrics embedded with
sensors, moisture detectors, etc.), medical devices, drug sensors
(e.g., breathalyzers and sensors configured to measure intoxication
or presence of drugs), gyroscopes, speedometers, pedometers, blood
pressure readers, medical device sensors, movement sensors,
respirators, and/or any sensors desirable. Data and/or commands
to/from Sensors 205 can be sent using Communicator 207.
[0109] In some implementations, Locator 206 can identify the
location of Host Monitoring Device 200 and/or a Host. For example,
Locator 206 can include GPS, Radio Frequency Identification
("RFID"), Global Navigation Satellite System ("GLONAS S"), and/or
any system that can identify location. In some implementations,
Locator 206 can be positioned within a chassis of Host Monitoring
Device 200. In other implementations, Locator 206 can be positioned
on a Host, not within the chassis of Host Monitoring Device 200.
Moreover, Locator 206 may include, or may be communicatively
coupled to, transmitters and/or receivers capable of emitting
signals that can be used to triangulate and/or otherwise derive the
position of Host Monitoring Device 200. A controller, such as
Controller 201, can perform such algorithms to calculate location
based on emitted signals from Locator 206.
[0110] In some implementations, Communicator 207 can
communicatively couple Host Monitoring Device 200, and/or any
components therein (e.g., Operative Modules 204), to a network,
computer, mobile device (e.g., tablets, cellphones, smartphones,
e-readers, phablets, and the like), short-range receiver,
long-range receiver, watch, remote, antenna, wearables (e.g., smart
watches, smart rings, workout monitors, electrocardiographs,
bioimpedence sensors, breathing monitors, sleep monitors, posture
monitors, habit detectors, temperature trackers, fabrics embedded
with sensors, moisture detectors, etc.), medical devices, set-top
boxes, internet streaming devices, gaming consoles, smart
appliances, any device with access to the internet and/or any
network protocol, and/or any device desirable. Communicator 207 can
include transmitters, receivers, transceivers, etc. Communicator
207 can be configured to send/receive over wired and/or wireless
connections, such as any wired and/or wireless connection described
in this disclosure.
[0111] Communicator 207 can be configured to send and receive
signals including numbers, letters, alphanumeric characters, and/or
symbols. In some cases, signals can be encrypted, using algorithms
such as 128-bit or 256-bit keys and/or other encryption algorithms
complying with standards such as the Advanced Encryption Standard
("AES"), RSA, Data Encryption Standard ("DES"), Triple DES, and the
like. Communicator 207 can be configured to send and receive
statuses, commands, and other data/information. For example,
Communicator 207 can transmit statuses, commands, and/or
data/information from Sensors 205, Data Storage 209, Locator 206,
Communicator 207, User Interface 208, Information Manager 210,
Signal Processer 211, Operating Systems 213, Controller 201, Power
Supply 203, Memory 202, and/or any other component and/or
subcomponent of Host Monitoring Device 200.
[0112] In some implementations, Communicator 207 can be configured
to operate on a mobile ad hoc network ("MANET"). In some cases,
Host Monitoring Device 200 can be part of a distributive network
where information and/or data can be relayed, in whole or in parts)
across other host monitoring devices, remote monitoring devices,
and/or other devices. Advantageously, a MANET can allow additional
robustness for the transfer of important data. Because it may
already be desirable to send data to a plurality of devices, using
a MANET can increase signal strength, robustness, and reliability,
while decreasing energy use, interference, and infrastructural
costs, especially when such devices are in close proximity of other
devices. For example, such close proximity may be predetermined by
hardware limitations of Communicators 207. In some implementations,
close proximity can be based on standard ranges of wireless
standard devices, such as between 0 and 1,045 square meters or the
standard ranges (e.g., using any standard used in the art) as
wireless standard devices are updated from time to time.
[0113] Data Storage 209 can be configured to temporarily and/or
permanently store (e.g., record) data. Data Storage 209 can include
storage devices that can store data using different mediums, such
as electrical (e.g., semiconductors, floating-gate transistors,
hard disks, flash memory, RAM, ROM, enterprise storage, cloud,
distributive storage devices, etc.), optical storage (e.g.,
photographic, microform, holographic, optical disk, magneto-optical
drives, 3D optical data storage, holographic data storage),
chemicals (e.g., organics, proteins, synapses, receptors, chemical
concentrations, etc.), thermodynamics (e.g., phase change
materials, heat storage devices, etc.), photochemicals (e.g.,
films, etc.), mechanical (e.g., switches), magnetic storage (e.g.,
magnetic tape, wire, etc.), etc. Data Storage 209 can be configured
to store any data desired, such as the data described with respect
to FIGS. 1A-B, including data from analyte sensors, remote
monitoring device(s), host monitoring device(s), and other
device(s), communications, Contextual Data (e.g., time/amount/type
of taken medicament, such as insulin, sulfonylureas, biguanids,
meglitinides, thiazolidinediones, DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2
inhibitors, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants,
and/or other drugs or treatments, time/amount/type of ingested
food, such as carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fat, fruits,
vegetables, candy, dessert, sugars, calories, quantities,
preparations, etc., time/amount/type of exercise or activity
undertaken, such as running, walking, sports, weight lifting,
sitting, sleeping, idle, resting, etc., level of stress felt, such
as acute, episodic acute, emotional, chronic, high stress, medium
stress, low stress, no stress, anxiety, panic attack, etc.,
environment, such as weather, humidity, pressure, temperature, etc.
and/or location, time of day, and/or other Contextual Data),
Processed Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or other Data described in
this disclosure, and/or patterns and/or combinations of any of the
aforementioned. Data Storage 209 can also store any information
based on data from any component of Host Monitoring Device 200,
including Controller 201, Power Supply 203, and/or modules in
Operative Modules 204. Some data can be inputted by User Interface
208 and subsequently stored.
[0114] Data Manager 210 can be configured to analyze and/or manage
data in Data Storage 209, Memory 202, and/or any component of Host
Monitoring Device 200 (e.g., Controller 201, Power Supply 203,
and/or modules in Operative Modules 204). Operations that Data
Manager 210 can use on such data include, but are not limited to,
compression, decompression, sorting, categorizing, directing,
optimizing, defragging, deleting, secure erasing, securing,
manipulating, identifying, copying, pasting, write protecting
(e.g., temporary write protection or permanent write protection),
backing up, authenticating, etc. Advantageously, Data Manager 210
can identify the types and/or severity (e.g., the importance of) of
communications by Host Monitoring Device 200. In some cases, such
identification can allow Hosts to sort the information they
receive, and determine the kinds and/or amounts of information that
they desire to see. Data Manager 210 can have predetermined (e.g.,
programmed or user-defined) rules for allowing certain kinds and/or
types of information to be shown (e.g., displayed using User
Interface 208) to a Host. Similarly, Data Manager 210 can also be
configured to manage what data Host Monitoring Device 200 shares to
others, such as remote monitoring devices and other devices. Data
Manager 210 can also perform error monitoring, error correction,
and/or data validation, including identifying and/or fixing
transmission-related errors, data formatting, device-related error
codes, invalid data, duplicate data points, and/or other processes
on the data.
[0115] User Interface 208 can be configured for a user to
communicate with Host Monitoring Device 200. For example, User
Interfaces 208 can include touch panels, buttons,
keypads/keyboards, ports (e.g., USB, DVI, Display Port, E-Sata,
Firewire, PS/2, Serial, VGA, SCSI, audio port, HDMI, PCMCIA ports,
memory card ports (e.g., SD and miniSD), and/or ports for
computer-readable medium), mouse, rollerballs, consoles, vibrators,
audio transducers, and/or any interface for a user to input and/or
receive data and/or commands, whether coupled wirelessly or through
wires (including, any of the wireless or wired connections
described in this disclosure). User Interface 208 can include a
display, such as LCDs, LED displays, LED LCD displays, IPSs,
cathode ray tubes, plasma displays, HD panels, 4K displays, retina
displays, organic LED displays, touchscreens, surfaces, canvases,
and/or any displays, televisions, monitors, panels, and/or devices
known in the art for visual presentation.
[0116] Signal Processor 211 can be configured to process any data
of Host Monitoring Device 200, including, as a non-limiting
example, data stored in Data Storage 209 and/or managed by Data
Manager 210. Signal Processor 211 can perform any analysis of data
presented in this disclosure, as well as other analyses and/or
processes. By way of illustrative example, Signal Processor 211 can
determine patterns in analyte measurements, such as patterns in
glucose level and other data (e.g., communications, Processed Data,
Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or other data mentioned in
this disclosure). Advantageously, the analysis of such patterns can
allow predictive communications that can assist a Host and/or
Remote Monitor(s) regarding Host care. By way of another
illustrative example, Signal Processor 211 can analyze patterns in
data from remote monitoring device(s) and/or other device(s). Where
such data is based on characteristics (e.g., temporary or
permanent) of a Remote Monitor, Signal Processor 211 can analyze
patterns that can allow optimized communications that can
accommodate Host and/or Remote Monitor interaction based on
conditions of the Remote Monitor and/or Host.
[0117] Power Supply 203 can include one or more batteries,
including, lithium, lithium ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal
hydride, nickel-hydrogen, carbon-zinc, silver-oxide, zinc-carbon,
zinc-air, mercury oxide, alkaline, or any other type of battery
known in the art. Certain batteries can be rechargeable, such as
wirelessly (e.g., by a resonant circuit and/or a resonant tank
circuit) and/or by plugging into an external power source. Power
Supply 203 can also be any supplier of energy, including wall
sockets and electronic devices that convert solar, wind, water,
nuclear, hydrogen, gasoline, natural gas, fossil fuels, mechanical
energy, steam, and/or any power source into electricity.
[0118] Operating System 213 can be configured to manage Memory 202,
Controller 201, Power Supply 203, modules in Operative Modules 204,
and/or any software, hardware and/or features of Host Monitoring
Device 200. For example, Operating System 213 can include device
drivers to manage hardware resources for Host Monitoring Device
200.
[0119] As previously mentioned, any of the aforementioned
components of Host Monitoring Device 200 can be instantiated in
software and/or hardware. For example, a module can be a piece of
hardware or can be a module of code run on a computer.
[0120] Similarly, FIG. 3 illustrates a functional block diagram of
an example remote monitoring device. Remote Monitoring Device 300
can include Controller 301, Memory 302, Power Supply 303, and/or
Operative Modules 304, each of which can be operatively and/or
communicatively coupled to each other and each other's components
and/or subcomponents. Controller 301 can control the various
operations performed by Remote Monitoring Device 300. Like-labeled
components of Remote Monitoring Device 300 can have analogous
and/or substantially similar functionality as those of Host
Monitoring Device 200, described with respect to FIG. 2. Some
components will be re-described here. It should be noted that, in
some implementations, host monitoring devices (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200) can also serve as remote monitoring devices
(e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 300) and vice versa. In some
implementations, Remote Monitoring Device 300 can be configured to
perform the example processes, methods, and/or systems, and/or
substantially similarly processes, methods, and/or systems,
illustrated in FIG. 1B.
[0121] Controller 301 can be operatively and/or communicatively
coupled to Memory 302, which can include, volatile, non-volatile,
ROM, and/or RAM, and can provide instructions and data to
Controller 301. A portion of Memory 302 can also include NVRAM.
Controller 301 can perform logical and arithmetic operations based
on program instructions stored within Memory 302. Controller 301
can include one or more processors (e.g., microprocessors) and
other peripherals. The instructions in Memory 302 can be executable
to implement the methods described herein. Operative Modules 304
can be coupled to Controller 301 to perform the various operations
described in this disclosure. One or more, or none, of the modules
in Operative Modules 304 can be included in some implementations.
Throughout this disclosure, reference will be made to various
controllers and/or processors. In some implementations, a single
controller (e.g., Controller 301) can serve as the various
controllers and/or processors described. In other implementations,
different controllers and/or processors can be used. Controller 301
can send and receive signals, such as power signals, control
signals, sensor signals, interrogatory signals, status signals,
data signals, electrical signals and/or any other desirable
signals, including discrete and analog signals. Controller 301 can
coordinate and/or manage Operative Modules 304, and/or set timings
(e.g., synchronously or asynchronously), turn on/off, control power
budgets, receive/send network instructions and/or updates, update
firmware, send interrogatory signals, receive and/or send statuses,
and/or perform any operations for running features of Remote
Monitoring Device 300.
[0122] Operative Modules 304 can include various modules that
perform functions for Remote Monitoring Device 300. For example,
such modules of Operative Modules 304 can include Sensors 305, Data
Storage 309, Locator 306, Communicator 307, User Interface 308,
Information Manager 310, and/or Signal Processor 311.
[0123] In some implementations, Sensors 305 can include apparatuses
that can detect characteristics within and/or around a Remote
Monitor. Sensors 305 can be internal to Remote Monitoring Device
300 or external, and/or have components that are partially internal
and/or partially external. By way of illustrative example, sensors
can include thermometers, analyte sensors (e.g., glucose sensors
and/or continuous glucose monitoring sensors), health rate
monitors, activity trackers, pulse oximeters, wearables (e.g.,
smart watches, smart rings, workout monitors, electrocardiographs,
bioimpedence sensors, breathing monitors, sleep monitors, posture
monitors, habit detectors, temperature trackers, fabrics embedded
with sensors, moisture detectors, etc.), medical devices,
accelerometers, gyroscopes, speedometers, pedometers, blood
pressure readers, pump data for administration of other drugs, drug
sensors (e.g., breathalyzers and sensors configured to measure
intoxication or presence of drugs), movement sensors, respirators,
and/or any sensors desirable. Data and/or commands to/from Sensors
305 can be sent using Communication 307.
[0124] In some implementations, Locator 306 can identify the
location of Remote Monitoring Device 300 and/or a Remote Monitor
who is associated with Remote Monitoring Device 300. For example,
Locator 306 can include GPS, RFID, GLONASS, and/or any system that
can identify location. In some implementations, Locator 306 can be
positioned within a chassis of Remote Monitoring Device 300. In
other implementations, Locator 306 can be positioned on a Remote
Monitor, not within a chassis of Remote Monitoring Device 300.
Moreover, Locator 306 can include, or be communicatively coupled
to, transmitters and/or receivers that can emit signals that can be
used to triangulate and/or otherwise derive the position of Remote
Monitoring Device 300. A controller, such as Controller 301, can
perform such algorithms to calculate location based on emitted
signals from Locator 306.
[0125] In some implementations, Communicator 307 can
communicatively couple Remote Monitoring Device 300, and/or any
components therein (e.g., Operative Modules 304), to a network,
computer, mobile device (e.g., tablets, cellphones, smartphones,
e-readers, phablets, and the like), short-range receiver,
long-range receiver, watch, remote, antenna, wearables (e.g., smart
watches, smart rings, workout monitors, electrocardiographs,
bioimpedence sensors, breathing monitors, sleep monitors, posture
monitors, habit detectors, temperature trackers, fabrics embedded
with sensors, moisture detectors, etc.), medical devices, set-top
boxes, internet streaming devices, gaming consoles, smart
appliances, any device with access to the internet and/or any
network protocol, computers and/or any device desirable.
Communicator 307 can include transmitters, receivers, transceivers,
etc. Communicator 307 can be configured to send/receive over wired
and/or wireless connections, such as any wired and/or wireless
connection described in this disclosure.
[0126] Communicator 307 can be configured to send and receive
signals including numbers, letters, alphanumeric characters, and/or
symbols. In some cases, signals can be encrypted, using algorithms
such as 128-bit or 256-bit keys and/or other encryption algorithms
complying with standards such as the AES, RSA, DES, Triple DES, and
the like. Communicator 307 can be configured to send and receive
statuses, commands, and other data/information. For example,
Communicator 307 can transmit statuses, commands, and/or
data/information from Sensors 305, Data Storage 309, Locator 306,
Communicator 307, User Interface 308, Information Manager 310,
Signal Processer 311, and/or Operating Systems 313. In some
implementations, Communicator 307 can operate on a MANET
substantially similar to Communicator 207.
[0127] Data Storage 309 can be configured to temporarily and/or
permanently store (e.g., record) data. Data Storage 309 can include
storage devices that can store data using different mediums, such
as electrical (e.g., semiconductors, floating-gate transistors,
hard disks, flash memory, RAM, ROM, enterprise storage, cloud,
distributive storage devices, etc.), optical storage (e.g.,
photographic, microform, holographic, optical disk, magneto-optical
drives, 3D optical data storage, holographic data storage),
chemicals (e.g., organics, proteins, synapses, receptors, chemical
concentrations, etc.), thermodynamics (e.g., phase change
materials, heat storage devices, etc.), photochemicals (e.g.,
films, etc.), mechanical (e.g., switches), magnetic storage (e.g.,
magnetic tape, wire, etc.), etc. Data Storage 309 can be configured
to store any data desired, such as the data described with respect
to FIGS. 1A-B and Data Storage 309. Advantageously, in certain
implementations, Data Storage 309 can include data related to a
Remote Monitor associated with Remote Monitoring Device 300 and/or
other Remote Monitors. For example, data stored in Data Storage 309
can include classifications (e.g., hierarchical or lateral)
regarding the relative role of Remote Monitors with respect to each
other and with respect to a Host. Such data can be used by Remote
Monitoring Device 300, Host Monitoring Device 200, and/or any other
device to determine which remote monitoring device (e.g., which
remote monitoring device associated with which Remote Monitor)
should receive data first, second, third, etc., and which Remote
Monitors are in position to effectively and/or efficiently assist
and/or otherwise interact with a Host.
[0128] Data Manager 310 can be configured to analyze and/or manage
data in Data Storage 309, Memory 302, and/or any component of
Remote Monitoring Device 300 (e.g., Controller 301, Power Supply
303, and/or modules in Operative Modules 304). Operations that Data
Manager 310 can use on such data include, but are not limited to,
compression, decompression, sorting, categorizing, directing,
optimizing, defragging, deleting, secure erasing, securing,
manipulating, identifying, copying, pasting, write protecting
(e.g., temporary write protection or permanent write protection),
backing up, authenticating, etc. Advantageously, Data Manager 310
can identify the types and/or severity (e.g., the importance of) of
notifications and alerts received by Remote Monitoring Device 300.
In some cases, such identification can allow Remote Monitors to
sort the information they receive, and determine the kinds and/or
amounts of information that they desire to see. Data Manager 310
can have predetermined (e.g., programmed or user-defined) rules for
allowing certain kinds and types of information to be shown (e.g.,
displayed using User Interface 308) to a Remote Monitor. Similarly,
Data Manager 310 can also be configured to manage what data is
shared by Remote Monitoring Device 300 to others, such as host
monitoring devices and other devices. Data Manager 310 can also
perform error monitoring, error correction, and/or data validation,
including identifying and/or fixing transmission-related errors,
data formatting, device-related error codes, invalid data,
duplicate data points, and/or other processes on the data.
[0129] User Interface 308 can be configured for a user (e.g., a
Remote Monitor and, in some cases, a Host) to communicate with
Remote Monitoring Device 300. For example, User Interfaces 308 can
include touch panels, buttons, keypads/keyboards, ports (e.g., USB,
DVI, Display Port, E-Sata, Firewire, PS/2, Serial, VGA, SCSI, audio
port, HDMI, PCMCIA ports, memory card ports (e.g., SD and miniSD),
and/or ports for computer-readable medium), mouse, rollerballs,
consoles, vibrators, audio transducers, and/or any interface for a
user to input and/or receive data and/or commands, whether coupled
wirelessly and/or through wires (including, any of the wireless
and/or wired connections described in this disclosure). User
Interface 308 can include a display, such as LCDs, LED displays,
LED LCD displays, IPSs, cathode ray tubes, plasma displays, HD
panels, 4K displays, retina displays, organic LED displays,
touchscreens, surfaces, canvases, and/or any displays, televisions,
monitors, panels, and/or devices known in the art for visual
presentation.
[0130] Signal Processor 311 can be configured to process any data
of Remote Monitoring Device 300, including, as a non-limiting
example, any data stored in Data Storage 309 and/or managed by Data
Manager 310. Signal Processor 311 can perform any analysis of data
presented in this disclosure, as well as other analyses and/or
processes. By way of illustrative example, Signal Processor 311 can
determine patterns in analyte measurements, such as patterns in
glucose level and other data (e.g., communications, Processed Data,
Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or other data mentioned in
this disclosure). Advantageously, the analysis of such patterns can
allow predictive notifications that can assist a Host and/or Remote
Monitor(s) regarding Host care. By way of another illustrative
example, Signal Processor 311 can analyze patterns in data and/or
information from host monitoring device(s) and/or other device(s).
Where such data and/or information is based on characteristics
(e.g., temporary or permanent) of a Remote Monitor, Signal
Processor 311 can analyze patterns that can allow optimized
communications that can accommodate Host and/or Remote Monitor
interactions based on conditions and/or data of the Remote Monitor
and/or Host.
[0131] Power Supply 303 can include any of the sources described
with respect to Power Supply 203. Operating System 313 can be
configured to manage Memory 302, Controller 301, Power Supply 303,
modules in Operative Modules 304, and/or any software, hardware
and/or features of Remote Monitoring Device 300. For example,
Operating System 313 can include device drivers to manage hardware
resources for Host Monitoring Device 300.
[0132] As previously mentioned, any of the aforementioned
components of Remote Monitoring Device 300 can be instantiated in
software and/or hardware. For example, a module can be a piece of
hardware or can be a module of code run on a computer.
[0133] FIG. 4 illustrates a diagram of an example host monitoring
device communicatively coupled to remote monitoring devices.
Monitoring System 400 can include Host Monitoring Device 402 and
Remote Monitoring Device 404. For example, Host Monitoring Device
402 can be configured substantially similar to Host Monitoring
Device 200 and/or perform processes substantially similar to
Process 100. Similarly, Remote Monitoring Device 404 can be
configured substantially similar to Remote Monitoring Device 300
and/or perform processes substantially similar to Process 150. In
some implementations, Host Monitoring Device 402 can be
communicatively coupled to Remote Monitoring Device 404. Host
Monitoring Device 402 can be associated with a Host, and Remote
Monitoring Device 404 can be associated with a Remote Monitor. Host
Monitoring Device 402 and Remote Monitoring Device 404 can be
configured to send and receive communications (e.g., messages,
notifications, alerts, interrogative signals, status signals,
synchronization signals, timer signals, data, information, etc.)
from each other.
[0134] In some implementations, Monitoring System 400 can also
include Remote Monitoring Device 406, which can also be configured
substantially similar to Remote Monitoring Device 300 and/or
perform processes substantially similar to Process 150. Remote
Monitoring Device 406 can be communicatively coupled to both Host
Monitoring Device 402 and Remote Monitoring Device 404, where Host
Monitoring Device 402 and Remote Monitoring Devices 404, 406 can be
configured to send and/or receive communications (e.g., messages,
notifications, alerts, interrogative signals, status signals,
synchronization signals, timer signals, data, information, etc.)
from each other.
[0135] FIG. 5 illustrates an example extended system having a
plurality of host monitoring devices and remote monitoring devices
communicatively coupled through a network. Monitoring System 500
can include one or more of Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, and/or Network(s) 510. For example, Host
Monitoring Devices 502A can be configured substantially similar to
Host Monitoring Device 200 and/or perform processes substantially
similar to Process 100. Similarly, Remote Monitoring Device 508A-N
can be configured substantially similar to Remote Monitoring Device
300 and/or perform processes substantially similar to Process
150.
[0136] In some example implementations, Remote Monitoring Device
508A can receive communications for a single host monitoring
system, such as Host Monitoring Device 502A, or a plurality of host
monitoring systems, such as Host Monitoring Systems 502A-N.
Furthermore, data can be generated by Secure Server 504 and then be
sent to the one or more of Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N and/or
Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N. Secure Server 504 can be a server
that can be configured to perform Processes 100, 150, and/or other
processes.
[0137] In some implementations, Network(s) 510 can include a
collection of hardware, software, services, and/or resources that
can be invoked to instantiate a virtual machine, process, or other
resource for a limited or defined duration, or an unlimited or
undefined duration. Network(s) 510 can be communicatively or
operatively coupled to a plurality of devices, systems, and/or
servers, including devices and servers. In some implementations,
Network(s) can include systems such as notification service, Short
Message Service ("SMS"), wireless personal area networks ("WPANs"),
wireless local area network ("WLAN"), wireless mesh networks,
wireless metropolitan area networks, wireless wide area networks,
global area networks, space networks, cellular networks (e.g., 2G,
4G, Long Term Evolution ("LTE"), 5G), mobile networks, local area
network ("LAN"), star networks, ring networks, bus networks, and/or
any other network. Network(s) 510 can include Secure Server 504 and
Workstation 506.
[0138] In some implementations, there can be situations where it is
desirable temporarily or permanently to coordinate care for Hosts.
For example, Caretakers can be temporarily taking care of a
plurality of Hosts in close proximity, and the care of one or more
Host can be aided by data from other Hosts. In some cases, a
plurality of host monitoring devices (e.g., Host Monitoring Devices
502A-N) can be in the same monitoring system and/or communicate
with one another. For example, a host monitoring device, remote
monitoring device, and/or secure server can take into account the
location of other host monitoring devices in proximity to a
particular host monitoring device. Such other host monitoring
devices can be used to gather more information that could provide
context to a particular host monitoring device. By way of
illustrative example, in the case where Host Monitoring Device 502A
and Host Monitoring Device 502B are in the vicinity (e.g., within
20 meters or any determined area) of each other. Host Monitoring
Device 502A may not indicate that its Host is eating, but Host
Monitoring Device 502B may show that its Host is eating. Host
Monitoring Device 502B can send a communication to Host Monitoring
Device 502A, Secure Server 504, and/or Remote Monitoring Devices
508A-N. In this scenario Host Monitoring Device 502A, Secure Server
504, and/or Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N could find that there
is an increased likelihood that the Host of Host Monitoring Device
502A is going to eat and/or can be impacted by a physical response
due to the smell and/or sight of food, which could increase insulin
levels and/or lower glucose levels of the Host of Host Monitoring
Device 502A. Host Monitoring Device 502A can receive data based on
the communication from Host Monitoring Device 502B. In some
implementations, Host Monitoring Device 502A can then send
communications (e.g., to Host Monitoring Devices 502B-N, Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, and/or Secure Server 504) indicating
that there could be an event such as lowered glucose levels. In
some implementations, Host Monitoring Device may, instead or in
addition, enter data into a log indicating that Host Monitoring
Device 502B indicated its Host was eating in the vicinity of Host
Monitoring Device 502A.
[0139] One or more Remote Monitors can monitor the health of a
plurality of Hosts. In an illustrative example, one or a few nurses
in a school or a school district may be in charge of monitoring
health and well-being of hundreds or thousands of students, where a
percentage of the students may be diabetic patients. In some
embodiments, a school nurse can be Remote Monitor and can remotely
monitor multiple diabetic students from a remote monitoring device.
This can also allow ease and speed of communication between the
school nurse and teachers of diabetic students. The locator feature
of host remote monitoring devices of diabetic students can allow
the school nurse, teachers or school administrators to timely find
an unresponsive child on school premises or during field trips. In
some embodiments, the student patient (student Host(s)) can use a
dedicated host monitoring device at school and leave the device at
school outside school hours. The dedicated host monitoring device
can pair with the student Host's transmitter when the student is at
school and in range. The school nurse's remote monitoring device
can monitor the student Host's sensor and other data as described
herein with respect to Remote Monitor. Once school is over, the
student Host patient can leave the dedicated school device in
classroom or on school premises. Once the student Host arrives at
home, and is in range with a remote monitoring device typically
used by Remote Monitor(s) in the home such as the student Host's
parents, the student Host's transmitter can then pair with such
home remote monitoring devices. In some embodiments, the student
Host's transmitter can be configured to be allowed to link to
multiple devices.
[0140] In some embodiments, the classifications associated with a
student Host's Remote Monitor(s) can be altered based on detecting
the student Host's location and/or time of day. For example, upon
detection that the student Host is at school, the school nurse
remote monitoring device can be elevated to a higher priority
classification and other remote monitoring devices, such as those
in the student Host's home, can be relegated to a lower priority
classification. Conversely, upon detecting that the student Host is
at home, the remote monitoring device of the school nurse can be
relegated to a lower priority classification and other the Remote
Monitor(s), e.g., including the Remote Monitor(s) of the student
Host's home, can be elevated to a higher priority classification.
In some embodiments, one or more remote monitors may enjoy a
permanent classification as to never miss any alarms or
notifications.
[0141] As described, a school nurse could have a plurality of
students with host monitoring devices that he/she is monitoring,
e.g., as a Remote Monitor. For example, a first student could have
Host Monitoring Device 502A and a second student could have Host
Monitoring Device 502B. Information gathered from Host Monitoring
Device 502B could have an impact on the health of the first student
with Host Monitoring Device 502A. For example, emotional stress of
the second student with Host Monitoring Device 502B could be
measured using any device described in this disclosure, such as a
heart rate monitor, smart watch, blood pressure monitor, etc. That
measured data could be used as Actionable Data for the first
student, where the stress of the second student could be indicative
that the stress of the first student will increase. Accordingly,
Host Monitoring Device 502B can send communications indicative of
the emotional stress of the second student to one or more of Host
Monitoring Device 502A, Secure Server 504, and/or Remote Monitoring
Devices 508A-N. Host Monitoring Device 502A can receive data based
on the communication from Host Monitoring Device 502B. In some
implementations, Host Monitoring Device 502A can then send
communications (e.g., to Host Monitoring Devices 502B-N, Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, and/or Secure Server 504) indicating
that its Host could be under stress. In some implementations, Host
Monitoring Device may, instead or in addition, enter data into a
log indicating that Host Monitoring Device 502B indicated its Host
was stressed in the vicinity of Host Monitoring Device 502A. For
example, such contextual data sharing can empower the first student
to positively intervene on behalf of the second student exhibiting
the increased stress, as well as be self-aware on how the second
student's emotional condition might affect him/herself. Also, for
example, the contextual data benefits the school nurse to be aware
and vigilant for how the stress situation of the second student
might affect the other Hosts that he/she is remotely
monitoring.
[0142] Embodiments described herein may be used to create a support
or education community of patients and health care providers.
Disposable CGMs can be provided to diabetic patients in community
events, for example, a diabetes camp, where health care
professionals can educate the interested members of the public and
their loved ones on the available technologies described herein and
offer a hands-on chance for reviewing the benefits thereof.
[0143] As another non-limiting example, in some cases the Host
having Host Monitoring Device 502A may not have other devices that
can measure data that can put that Host's analyte measurements into
context (e.g., Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data, System
Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or
other data mentioned in this disclosure). In some cases, Host
Monitoring Device 502A can collect data from other host monitoring
devices in its proximity to obtain such data. For example, the Host
of Host Monitoring Device 502A has no other devices and the Host of
Host Monitoring Device 502B has one or more other devices, such as
a thermometer that can measure ambient temperature. Host Monitoring
Device 502B can send communications indicative of the data measured
by the thermometer to Host Monitoring Device 502A, Secure Server
504, and/or Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N. Host Monitoring
Device 502A can receive data based on the communications from Host
Monitoring Device 502B. In some implementations, Host Monitoring
Device 502A can then send communications (e.g., to Host Monitoring
Devices 502B-N, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N, and/or Secure
Server 504) indicating the temperature of the environment of the
Host. In some implementations, Host Monitoring Device may, instead
or in addition, enter data into a log indicating the temperature
measured by Host Monitoring Device 502B in the vicinity of Host
Monitoring Device 502A. In this illustrative example, a remote
monitoring device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 508A-N) in the
proximity of Host Monitoring Device 502A can be used instead or in
addition to Host Monitoring Device 502B.
[0144] As another non-limiting example, where a Host associated
with a first host monitoring device needs assistance, and his/her
Remote Monitors are not available or responsive, having the ability
to communicate with a second host monitoring device in the vicinity
can give a greater likelihood of assistance because the Host
associated with the second host monitoring device could be a
diabetic with similar experiences. Accordingly, Host Monitoring
Devices 502A-N can be operatively coupled to each other directly
and/or through Network(s) 510.
[0145] In some implementations, Workstation 506 can be an access
point such as devices, systems, and/or servers, including, but not
limited to, computers, mobile devices, tablets, smart phones, cell
phones, personal digital assistants, phablets, e-readers, smart
watches, set-top boxes, internet streaming devices, gaming
consoles, smart appliances, and/or any device with access to the
internet and/or any network protocol. Workstation 506 can be used
to access, read, generate, write, receive, and/or otherwise
manipulate data and/or information accessible through Network(s)
510. Workstation 506 also can be used to perform system
maintenance, updates, and/or optimizations.
[0146] Secure Server 504 can be a depository and/or processor of
data from Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices
508A-N, Workstation 506, other devices (e.g., mobile devices (e.g.,
tablets, cellphones, smartphones, e-readers, phablets, and the
like), wearables (e.g., smart watches, smart rings, workout
monitors, electrocardiographs, bioimpedence sensors, breathing
monitors, sleep monitors, posture monitors, habit detectors,
temperature trackers, fabrics embedded with sensors, moisture
detectors, etc.), set-top boxes, internet streaming devices, gaming
consoles, smart appliances, any device with access to the internet
and/or any network protocol, computers (e.g., laptops, desktops,
personal computers, etc.), medical devices, heart rate monitors,
activity trackers, pulse oximeters, accelerometers, gyroscopes,
speedometers, pedometers, blood pressure readers, pump data for
administration of other drugs, drug sensors (e.g., breathalyzers
and sensors configured to measure intoxication or presence of
drugs), continuous glucose monitors, and/or any desirable device),
and/or any system connected to Network(s) 510 and/or Secure Server
504. Secure Server 504 can perform any function and/or operation
that could be performed by host monitoring devices or remote
monitoring devices (e.g., Process 100, Process 150, and/or any
other method or process described in this disclosure), as well as
other functions and operations. Likewise, any functionality herein
ascribed to Secure Server 504 can also be performed by a host
monitoring device or remote monitoring device. In some
implementations Secure Server 504 can be software and/or hardware
that requests and/or receives data from other devices or software.
Secure Server 504 can include modules and/or other servers,
including database servers, file servers, mail servers, print
servers, web servers, application servers, etc. For example, Secure
Server 504 can perform functions and/or operations substantially
similar to Data Storages 209, 309, Data Managers 210, 310, Signal
Processors 210, 310, and/or components of Operative Modules 204,
304. Secure Server 504 can also be communicatively and/or
operatively coupled to any operative modules described in this
disclosure, including, but not limited to, operative modules
substantially similar to Operative Modules 204, 304, such as
modules substantially similar to Locators 206, 306, Coordinators
212, 312, User Interfaces 208, 308, Communicators 207, 307, Sensors
205, 205, etc. Also, any of the functions and/or operations
described with respect to Secure Server 504 can be performed by
Data Storages 209, 309, Data Manager 210, 310, Signal Processors
210, 310, and/or components of Operative Modules 204, 304. In some
implementations, Secure Server 504 can be replaced, and/or its
functionality performed by, any other server, including an unsecure
server.
[0147] In some implementations, Secure Server 504 can also provide
a cloud-based data management framework that receives
patient-related data from various devices, such as a medical
device, a glucose meter, a continuous glucose monitor, a sensor
system, a receiver, and/or other devices (e.g., a device providing
food consumption, such as carbohydrates, consumed by a host or
Remote Monitor, medicament delivery data, time of day, temperature
sensors, exercise/activity sensors, and the like), including any
device described in this disclosure. Furthermore, in some
implementations, the cloud-based data management system can receive
data programmatically with little (or no) intervention on the part
of a user. The data received from devices, receivers, source
systems, and the like can be in a variety of formats and can be
structured or unstructured. For example, Secure Server 504 can
receive raw sensor data from sensors (e.g., Sensors 205, 305, and
sensors of other devices), which has been minimally processed or
analyzed, and the received data can then be formatted, processed
(e.g., analyzed), and/or stored in order to enable report
generation by Secure Server 504. In addition to sensor data, the
Secure Server 504 can also receive data from source systems, such
as health care management systems, patient management systems,
prescription management systems, electronic medical record systems,
personal health record systems, and the like. Secure Server 504 can
also receive any data described in this disclosure (e.g., analyte
measurements, communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data,
Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data,
Summary Data, and/or other data mentioned in this disclosure).
[0148] In some example implementations, Secure Server 504 can check
received data for transmission-related errors, data formatting,
device-related error codes, validity of the data, duplicate data
points, and/or other aspects of the data. Moreover, if out-of-range
data points or device errors are found, Secure Server 504 can
identify those data points by, for example, flagging those data
points, subsequently correcting the identified data points
programmatically or by a system administrator, and storing the
corrected data points. Moreover, Secure Server 504 can be
configured by a user, such as a clinician, doctor, and the like, to
perform additional data processing steps, such as correcting time
of day, correcting the date, and/or analyzing data by specific
cohorts, groups, and relationships (e.g., demographics, such as
age, city, state, gender, ethnicity, Type I diabetes, Type II
diabetes, age of diabetes diagnosis, lab results, prescription
drugs being used, self-reported conditions of a patient (e.g., Host
or Remote Monitor), diagnosed conditions of a patient (e.g., Host
or Remote Monitor), responses to questions posed to a patient
(e.g., Host or Remote Monitor), and/or any metadata representative
of a patient (e.g., Host or Remote Monitor). Once Secure Server 504
performs initial data processing (e.g., checks, cleaning, and
analysis), the processed and/or raw data can be stored at a
repository operatively and/or communicatively coupled to the Secure
Server 504, and/or stored within Secure Server 504 itself.
[0149] The processing at Secure Server 504 can also include
associating metadata with the data received from the devices (e.g.,
Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N,
other devices, and/or any device disclosed in this disclosure),
and/or sensors (e.g., Sensors 205, 305). Examples of metadata
include patient information, keys used to encrypt the data, patient
accelerometer data, location data (e.g., location of patient or
location of patient's clinic), time of day, date, type of device
used to generate associated sensor data, and the like. The patient
information can include the patient's age, weight, sex, home
address and/or any past health-related information, such as whether
the patient has been diagnosed as a Type I or Type II diabetic,
high-blood pressure, and/or as having any health condition. Secure
Server 504 can include encryption of data. For example, Secure
Server can use algorithms such as 128-bit or 256-bit keys and/or
other encryption algorithms complying with standards such as the
AES, RSA, DES, Triple DES, and the like.
[0150] The processing of Secure Server 504 can also include one or
more of the following: analysis, such as determining one or more
descriptive measurements; detecting or predicting events (e.g., a
hypoglycemic, a hyperglycemic, and/or any other feature detected in
the sensor data); applying pattern detectors to the received sensor
data; and, generating reports based on received data. The
descriptive measurements may include statistics (e.g., median,
inner, and outer quartile ranges, mean, sum, standard deviation,
and coefficients of variation). In some example implementations,
Secure Server 504 can also associate metadata with the data
received from the devices, sensors, source system, and/or
receivers; determine one or more descriptive measurements, such as
statistics (e.g., median, inner and outer quartile ranges, mean,
sum, n, and standard deviation); generate reports including
descriptive measurements; validate and/or verify the integrity of
the received data from the devices, sensors, source system, and/or
receivers; process received data based on metadata (e.g., to select
certain patients, devices, conditions, diabetic types, and the
like); and/or correlate received data from the devices, sensors,
source system, and/or receivers so that the data can be compared
and combined for processing including analysis. Moreover, the
results of any processing performed by Secure Server 504 can be
used to generate one or more reports, such as graphs, bar graphs,
static charts, charts, and the like. Furthermore, the reports and
other outputs generated by Secure Server 504 can be provided to
Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N,
Workstation 506, any other device described in this disclosure,
and/or any system connected to Network(s) 510 and/or Secure Server
504.
[0151] Secure Server 504 can be considered secure in the sense that
it can keep private, patient identifiable information and/or
restricts access to users registered and thus authorized to use
Secure Server 504. For example, and without limitation Secure
Server 504 can receive a request from a device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N,
Workstation 506, any other device described in this disclosure,
and/or any system connected to Network(s) 510 and/or Secure Server
504) to perform an action (e.g., provide data, store data,
analyze/process data, request a report, request configuration
information, request registration, and the like). Before Secure
Server 504 services the request, Secure Server 504 can process the
request to determine whether the request is authorized and
authenticated. For example, an authenticator and authorizer can
determine whether a sender of a request is authorized by having a
user provide a security credential (e.g., a user identifier, a
password, a stored security token, and/or a verification identifier
provided by text message, phone, or email) at a user interface
presented on a device (e.g., Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, Workstation 506, any other device
described in this disclosure, and/or any system connected to
Network(s) 510 and/or Secure Server 504). Secure Server 504 can
also consider the classification of the requester, if applicable.
If authorized, authenticator and authorizer can authenticate the
sender of the request to check whether a security credential
associated with the sender of the request indicates that the sender
is indeed permitted to access a specific resource at Secure Server
504 in order to perform the action, such as store (or upload) data
at a repository, perform analyze/process data, request report
generation, receive alerts, receive communications, and the
like.
[0152] In some example implementations, Secure Server 504 can
include a pattern detector to perform pattern detection on data,
such as sensor data representative of glucose data, analytes,
and/or other data (e.g., insulin pump data, carbohydrate
consumption data, and the like). The pattern detector can detect
the pattern and/or generate an output, which can be provided to a
report generator at Secure Server 504 for generating a
communication and/or display page to Host Monitoring Devices
502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N, Workstation 506, any
other device described in this disclosure, and/or any system
connected to Network(s) 510 and/or Secure Server 504.
[0153] Moreover, the pattern detector may detect patterns in data
retrospectively for a predetermined time defined by Monitoring
System 500 and/or a user. For example, the pattern detector can
receive input data from a repository coupled to Secure Server 504,
and the input data can include Sensor Data indicative of glucose
concentration data, analytes, and/or other data (e.g., insulin pump
data, carbohydrate consumption data, histograms and/or counts, data
from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM data), time of day, amount
of carbohydrates, other food related information, exercise,
awake/sleep timer intervals, medications ingested, and the like).
Moreover, the input data can include historical data obtained over
a timeframe, such as 8 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 7 days, 30 days,
and/or any other time period. For example, the input data may
include counts representative of monitored analyte detection levels
(e.g., glucose concentration levels) received and/or stored at
Monitoring System 500 over a period covering a four-week
timeframe.
[0154] To further illustrate the pattern detector, patterns can be
recognized based on one or more predefined triggers (also referred
to as criteria, rules, and filters). Furthermore, the one or more
predefined triggers may be variable and adjustable based user input
and/or programmatically based on one or more rules at Secure Server
504. And, some types of patterns may be selected, turned off and/or
on, and/or modified by a user, a user's physician, and/or a user's
guardian, although Monitoring System 500 can select, adjust, and/or
otherwise modify triggers programmatically as well.
[0155] Some non-limiting examples of the types of relationships in
the input data that can be considered a pattern are one or more of
the following: a glucose level that exceeds a target glucose range
(which may be defined by a user, a health care provider, Secure
Server 504, Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring
Devices 508A-N, any device described in this disclosure, and/or a
combination thereof); a glucose level that is below a target
glucose range; a rapid change in glucose level from a low to a high
(or vice versa); times of day when a low, a high, an at range, or
rapid glucose level event occurs; days when a low, a high, an at
range, and/or a rapid glucose level event occurs; a hyperglycemic
pattern; a hypoglycemic pattern; patterns associated with a time of
day or week; a weighted scoring for different patterns based on
frequency, a sequence, and a severity; a custom sensitivity of a
user; a transition from a hypoglycemic to hyperglycemic pattern; an
amount of time spent in a severe event; a combination of glucose
change and time information; and/or a pattern of high variability
of glucose data. Such pattern recognition can be performed on any
data described in this disclosure (e.g., analyte measurements,
communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data,
System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data,
and/or other data mentioned in this disclosure). Advantageously,
more data types can provide context and further information on the
health condition of the Host, as well as the Host's glucose level.
Further, a pattern may be based on a combination of previous
pattern data and a currently detected situation, whereby the
combined information generates a predictive alert.
[0156] Hypoglycemic patterns by time of day may be detected based
on events detected by Secure Server 504. For example, a pattern can
be identified in situations where the user has low glucose
concentrations around the same time in the day. Another type of
pattern, which may be identified, is a "rebound high" situation.
For example, a rebound high may be defined as a situation where a
user overcorrects a hypoglycemic event by overly increasing glucose
intake, thereby going into a hyperglycemic event. These events can
be detected based on one or more predefined triggers.
[0157] To further illustrate examples of the patterns, basic
patterns can be configured to allow a search for certain patterns
in the data, such as values within range, high coefficient of
variance, and the like. Each pattern can have one dimension, such
as within range, with a separate pattern looking specifically for
below range, another looking for low coefficient of variance, and
the like. Each pattern can be statistically based and/or use
standard descriptive statistics in the application of pattern
matching. Each pattern can be assigned scores for various rules
encoded with each pattern, such as is it positive, negative, how
important an insight is, and the like. Each pattern can also be
assigned a possible set of date ranges for which the pattern is
applicable. For example, counting the number of times a high
glucose value is followed by a low below range is a pattern that
just applies to the full range. However, looking at high levels of
variance can apply to a month, a week, a day, an intraday, every
other hour, hourly, and combinations thereof. Each pattern can be
assigned a minimally acceptable score before it can be considered
for display or generation of an alert and/or notification message
sent to one or more of Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N and/or Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N. Each pattern (and any associated
triggers/rules) may be processed for a set of data for a certain
timeframe, and if the pattern is applied and meets certain minimal
requirements, then the patterns are ranked according to
significance. As such, the ranked patterns can each correspond to
an alert and/or notification message sent to one or more of Host
Monitoring Devices 502A-N and/or Remote Monitoring Devices
508A-N.
[0158] Connections can be established between one or more Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, either directly or through Network(s)
510, to provide additional layers of oversight into the operations
of Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N and/or the care of Hosts
associated with Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N. The connections to
Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N can be established based on
invitations sent to Remote Monitoring Device 508A-N. These
invitations can be sent with the consent of the respective Host
Monitoring Devices 502A-N to be monitored and/or their associated
Host. For example, Host Monitoring Device 502A and/or Remote
Monitoring Device 508A can be requested to both accept invitations
or to enter a code (e.g., a password, shared secret, and the like)
in order to opt into Remote Monitoring System 500.
[0159] In some implementations, there can be various ways to send
data and/or communications between Secure Server 504 and Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, and/or
other devices. By way of illustrative example, Secure Server 504
can ping Remote Monitoring Device 508A (or any other Remote
Monitoring Device 508B-N or Host Monitoring Device 502A-N)
periodically (e.g., every 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 and/or
60 minutes, or at any interval desirable, including any time
between the aforementioned minutes). In some implementations, such
as when Remote Monitoring Device 508A is a mobile device that runs
a mobile application to monitor a Host, when the mobile application
is open, it can request data (e.g., EGV data and/or any data
described in this disclosure) from the server following the ping.
However, when the mobile application is closed, it might not
receive it in some cases. In such cases, there could be additional
delays in receiving information, and/or information may not even be
received, when the mobile application is later opened. To address
such a situation, and/or where it is desirable, Secure Server 504
can send data (e.g., EGV data and/or any data described in this
disclosure) in and/or with each ping. In this manner, whether
Remote Monitoring Device 508A is asleep (e.g., idle) or awake
(e.g., active), it can still receive current data.
[0160] In some implementations, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N,
Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, and/or other devices can receive
real-time event information as a stream. In such cases, Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, and/or
other devices can include a streaming component that can
continuously or substantially continuously receive data regarding a
Host.
[0161] In some implementations, the data generated by Secure Server
504 can be related to a page to be displayed at a user interface of
Host Monitoring Device 502A-N and/or Remote Monitoring Device
508A-N. This page can include textual and/or a graphical indication
of the status of the one or more Hosts being monitored, and/or
textual and/or a graphical indication of the status of one or more
Remote Monitors following a Host. Secure Server 504 can send the
actual page that can be displayed, and/or send data for one or more
of Host Monitoring Device 502A-N and/or Remote Monitoring Device
508A-N to generate such a page.
[0162] By way of illustrative example, a school nurse can have
Remote Monitoring Device 508A, which can display a page depicting
each of Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N that Remote Monitor 508A is
monitoring. Each Host Monitoring Device 502A-N can be associated
with a particular Host student who is associated with that host
monitoring device. FIG. 6 illustrates an example page that can be
displayed on a remote monitoring device in this example scenario.
Page 600 can be displayed on Remote Monitoring Device 508A, which
can be a smart phone and/or any remote monitoring device described
in this disclosure. Page 600 can have the status information for
each of the monitored students (e.g., Glucose Level 612A-C), the
most recent notification message from each of the monitored
students (e.g., Message 614A-C), an indication that the monitored
student is within limits (e.g., Graphical Indication 610A,C),
and/or an indication that the monitored student is not within
limits (e.g., Graphical Indication 610B), and the like. For
example, each student can be associated with a cell (e.g., a
defined space on the page), such as Cells 602A-C. As such, the
nurse can quickly view the user interface and see the status of
each of the students being monitored. Graphical Indications 610A-C
can be used to visually convey the overall status of each student
in each student's cell. For example, a so-called "smiley" face icon
can indicate the student's glucose levels (e.g., EGV) are within
limits and a so-called "sad" face icon can indicate that student's
glucose levels are of concern because they are above a threshold.
Moreover, in some example implementations, Page 600 can be
presented on a display (e.g., any display discussed in this
disclosure), so that a selection using a user interface (e.g., any
user interface described in this disclosure) of a cell, text, or
graphical indication can result in additional information being
displayed and/or provided to Remote Monitoring Device 508A.
Although the previous example refers to glucose levels (e.g., EGV)
and specific types of events, communications, and graphics, other
types of events, communications, and/or graphics discussed herein
may be used to convey the status of a Host.
[0163] In some implementations, selecting a cell of a monitored
student (e.g., Cells 602A-C) can cause the Remote Monitoring Device
508A to access the Secure Server 504 and then receive additional
data, such as one or more of current and prior glucose levels,
patient information, and the like, and update the display page or
transition to a new display page that displays information about
the selected student in more detail (e.g., displaying a trend graph
of the student's glucose level over the past three hours). Such
data can also be stored locally on Remote Monitoring Device 508A.
As another illustrative example, Page 600 can also be stored in
memory on a server (e.g., Secure Server 504) and/or displayed on a
display communicatively and/or operatively coupled to that
server.
[0164] As a non-limiting example, FIG. 7A illustrates an example
display showing additional data. When Cell 602A is selected, Page
700 can appear on Remote Monitoring Device 508A. In some cases,
Page 700 can also be stored in memory on a server (e.g., Secure
Server 504) and/or displayed on a display communicatively and/or
operatively coupled to that server.
[0165] In some implementations, Page 700 can display Glucose
Display 706 for Host 702. An image (e.g., picture, emoji, graphical
representation, avatar, etc.) of Person 702 can appear as Image
704. Time Bar 710 can illustrate, and allow selection of, different
windows of time for display in Display 714, which can display
different points of measurements at different points in time (e.g.,
historical data) such as Glucose Measurements 715, 716. Display 714
can have axes that chart relevant information. For example, the
y-axis can be glucose levels (e.g., EGV) in mg/dL, or other units,
and the x-axis can be time. In this way, Display 714 can display
historical data of a Host over time. Selected points in Display 714
can be displayed as Glucose Display 706. For example, Glucose
Measurement 715 is displayed as illustrated in Glucose Display 706.
Button 708, and similar buttons for navigation, can be used to
display in Glucose Display 706 different points in Display 714. By
hitting Button 708, later points can be displayed. By way of
non-limiting example, each time Button 708 is hit, Glucose Display
706 can display the next glucose measurement in time (e.g., to the
right). If Glucose Display 706 displays Glucose Measurement 715,
pushing and/or holding a number of times (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 5, 11,
and/or any other defined number) Button 708 can cause Glucose
Display 706 to display Glucose Measurement 716. In some cases, the
current glucose level can be displayed in Glucose Display 706.
[0166] Thresholds can be used for communications, in which the
thresholds can be used to identify glucose measurements that when
above or below those threshold, cause alerts, notifications,
messages and/or other communications to be sent to one or more
remote monitoring devices or other devices. These thresholds can be
user configured or auto-populated, and typically coincide with the
upper and lower bound of normal glucose levels. As a non-limiting
example, Upper Threshold 718 can be a predetermined threshold, in
which when glucose measurements (e.g., Glucose Measurement 716)
fall above Upper Threshold 718, the Host for which those glucose
measurements corresponds may have high glucose (e.g.,
hyperglycemia). In such a case, an alert, notification, message,
and/or other communications can be sent to remote monitoring
devices (e.g., Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N), and/or displayed
information on pages (e.g., Page 600) can be changed/updated (e.g.,
changing Graphical Indication 610A from a smiley face to a sad
face). Lower Threshold 720 can be a predetermined threshold, in
which when glucose measurements fall below Lower Threshold 720, the
Host for which those glucose measurements corresponds may have low
glucose (e.g., hypoglycemia). In such a case, an alert,
notification, and/or other communications can be sent to remote
monitoring devices (e.g., Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N), and
displayed information on pages (e.g., Page 600) can be
changed/updated (e.g., changing Graphical Indication 610A from a
smiley face to a sad face).
[0167] In some example implementations, pages (e.g., Page 600) can
be configured as a so-called "dashboard" including dynamic content.
For example, the icons for Hosts desiring the greatest care or
attention (e.g., the Hosts with glycemic levels that are extremely
high or low) can be arrange in the top row of page to allow the
remote monitor to quickly ascertain the state of riskier Hosts.
Although the previous arrangement described using the top row of
the page to segregate some of the so-called riskier Host patients
other segregation schemes can be used (e.g., different colors,
intensities, and/or locations on the page). Furthermore, pages can
be considered dynamic as Hosts desiring extra attention can change
over time causing the page to depict different icons for different
Hosts in the top row of the page, and/or any other indication. In
some cases, some Hosts can be anonymous to some viewers (e.g.,
Hosts or Remote Monitors), where some or all of the identifying
information of a Remote Monitor (e.g., name, serial number, etc.)
can be not listed.
[0168] In some implementations, Remote Monitoring Device 508A-N can
receive communications from Host Monitoring Device 502A-N. Such
communications can, in addition to or in the alternative, be
received and/or stored on Secure Server 504. FIGS. 7B-C illustrate
example communications. Example Communication 722 can be presented
on example Remote Monitoring Device 720, which can be substantially
similar to any remote monitoring device described in this
disclosure (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 300). In some cases,
Communication 722 can be received by a server (e.g., a server
substantially similar to Secure Server 504), where Communication
722 is stored in memory on the server and/or displayed on a display
operatively and/or communicatively coupled to the server. In some
implementations, Remote Monitoring Device 720 and/or the server can
include a touch screen as a user interface, where the touch screen
is configured to display communications and graphics, and also
configured to receive user (e.g., a Remote Monitor) inputs (e.g.,
responses). Notification 722 can appear as a window for user
interaction when Remote Monitoring Device 720 and/or a server
receive Notification 722. For example, a user interaction can
include a Remote Monitor pressing a button on Remote Monitoring
Device 300, touching the screen of Remote Monitoring Device 300
over an area associated with a portion of Notification 722, and/or
activating (e.g., executing, opening, and the like) an application
(e.g., program, mobile application, graphical user interface, user
interface, etc.) at Remote Monitoring Device 720. In some
implementations, Notification 722 can appear when another
application (e.g., program, mobile application, graphical user
interface, user interface, etc.) at Remote Monitoring Device 720 is
actively being used. In such a scenario, Notification 722 can
appear as a pop-up, tray symbol, audible signal, visual signal
(e.g., light flash, turned-on light, brightened screen, etc.),
vibration, and/or any other way of indicating that a notification
has been received. There, a user interaction and/or response can
include touching the screen over the area associated with a portion
of Notification 722 to acknowledge receipt of Notification 722
before the user is allowed to resume the other application,
although the user action can also preempt the other application and
make the remote monitoring application the active application being
viewed at Remote Monitoring Device 720. Moreover, the decision of
whether to preempt the other application and/or resume the other
application can be predetermined based on the severity level of the
event, so that relatively more severe events can preempt the other
application, while less severe events may not. In some
implementations, Notification 722 can include time and/or location
stamps for the Host, and/or time and/or location stamps for Remote
Monitors.
[0169] FIG. 7C illustrates an example notification that may not
request user interaction. Notification 732 can be presented on
example Remote Monitoring Device 730, which can be substantially
similar to any remote monitoring device described in this
disclosure (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 300). In some cases,
Communication 732 can be received by a server (e.g., a server
substantially similar to Secure Server 504), where Communication
732 is stored in memory on the server and/or displayed on a display
operatively and/or communicatively coupled to the server.
Notification 732 can be presented as a message and/or alert that
appears in the user interface as an informational message that does
not prompt intervention on the part of the user. Furthermore, when
Notification 732 appears while another application is being used at
Remote Monitoring Device 730, Notification 732 may not prompt the
user (e.g., Remote Monitor) to acknowledge Notification 732, and/or
even activate a remote monitoring application (which may be idle or
inactive). In such cases, such lack of interruption can result in
the continued use of the other application by the user. In some
implementations, Notification 732 can include time and/or location
stamps for the Host, and/or time and/or location stamps for Remote
Monitors.
[0170] Other sorts of communications can be sent through
communication channels. In some cases, with present technologies,
Hosts and/or Remote Monitor(s) presently rely on outside
communication channels to communicate with each other regarding the
monitoring of a Host's health. Such outside communication channels
can include phones, emails, texts, etc. In certain situations,
using such outside communication channels may not only be
inconvenient, but can also be unreliable for a variety of reasons
outside the control of the health monitoring system. Such
unreliability can also be platform specific, where certain devices
have their own issues, compatibility problems, glitches, and/or
other problems in communication. Accordingly, communications
between Hosts and/or Remote Monitors (e.g., between a Host and a
Remote Monitor, a Host and a Host, and/or a Remote Monitor and a
Remote Monitor) and/or Secure Server 504 can include communications
sent through Monitoring System 500. In some implementations, such
communications can be sent in addition to or as an alternative to
outside communication channels. Such communications can include
user-entered data/messages and/or prepopulated data/messages that
can be sent between one or more of Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N,
Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N, Network(s) 510, Secure Server
504, Workstation 506, and/or other devices. For example, such
communications can appear as a pop-up and/or an inbox in software
(e.g., a computer program or mobile application) run on Host
Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N,
Network(s) 510, Secure Server 504, Workstation 506, and/or any
other system described in this disclosure. In cases where glucose
levels, Host and/or Remote Monitor data, and/or any process
discussed in this disclosure are run through a software application
on Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices
508A-N, Network(s) 510, Secure Server 504, Workstation 506, and/or
other devices, communications can be sent via that same software
application.
[0171] In some cases, such communications can be accumulated in one
or more logs. Such logs can include communications from one or more
persons (e.g., Hosts and/or Remote Monitors) and/or devices (e.g.,
Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N,
Network(s) 510, Secure Server 504, Workstation 506, and/or any
other system described in this disclosure). These messages can be
filtered and/or isolated for particular individuals or individual
devices, and/or co-populated by a plurality of individuals and/or
devices. In some cases, the contents of logs can be private to a
particular device (e.g., one of Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N,
Remote Monitoring Devices 508A-N, Network(s) 510, Secure Server
504, Workstation 506, and/or any other system described in this
disclosure), and/or can be shared across a plurality of devices
(e.g., a plurality of Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Remote
Monitoring Devices 508A-N, Network(s) 510, Secure Server 504,
Workstation 506, and/or any other system described in this
disclosure). As a non-limiting example, a Host using Host
Monitoring Device 502A can send a message (e.g., a communication)
to one or more Remote Monitors using Remote Monitoring Devices
508A-N. Such a message can say, "I'm following my treatment" or
other text. As another non-limiting example, a message (e.g.,
generated by a remote monitoring device, host monitoring device, or
server) can be stored on Secure Server 504. Secure Server 504 can
then send that message to another device, such as Remote Monitoring
Devices 508A-N, Host Monitoring Devices 502A-N, Workstation 506,
other servers, and/or other devices.
[0172] In some implementations, communications can be user-entered
and/or prepopulated. For example, prepopulated messages can be
based on patterns in analyte measurements and/or other data (e.g.,
communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health
Information, System Information, Treatment Information, User Data,
Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or other data mentioned in this
disclosure). By way of illustrative example, Host Monitoring Device
502A can anticipate a lower glucose reading. From Contextual Data,
such as an accelerometer and/or user-inputted data, Host Monitoring
Device 502A can recognize that the Host is exercising. A
prepopulated message may say to Remote Monitors, "I'm exercising,"
so that Remote Monitors know the context of the measurements. As
another non-limiting example, a Host can select a prepopulated
message out of a library of prepopulated messages. By way of
illustration, a Host may send a message saying "I'm going to hang
out with friends, but I'm being careful and have my insulin," to
provide reassurance to Remote Monitors before the Host partakes in
the activity. As another non-limiting example, prepopulated
messages can generally say in a message what a Host will or will
not do (e.g., treatment, activity, medicine, etc.).
[0173] A variety of communication tools can facilitate the flow of
information between a Host and Remote Monitor(s) and increase the
efficiency of conveying health information to positively affect the
Host's health. Various techniques, as described herein, can be
utilized to assist the Host and Remote Monitor(s) to better convey
information, reduce errors, reduce monitor or host fatigue, save
time and increase the passion and interest of all involved for
engaging with the remote monitoring system.
[0174] For example, a smart keyboard can be utilized as a feature
of the remote monitoring system. When interacting with the host
remote monitoring device, or automatically, the smart keyboard can
determine when a particular analyte condition (e.g., a low glucose
condition) occurred or is present and generate a message to that
effect. The messages can be kept short, friendly, colloquial and
concise to convey information efficiently and without distraction
(e.g., "Hey, I'm 60 and dropping"). On the Remote Monitor side, the
smart keyboard feature can suggest or generate relevant responses
of a similar character (e.g., "Did you treat?" or "How did you
treat?"). Host responses can be logged as events as described
herein. In some embodiments, the host monitoring device and the
remote monitor can include a virtual assistance feature, for
example in the form of a text bot. The virtual assistance can have
access to relevant data and may be situationally aware. The virtual
assistant can ask questions, offer decision support or suggestions
to the Host or Remote Monitor(s) based on the information gathered,
the underlying Host and/or Remote Monitor data and generate
appropriate messages to be logged or transmitted between the Host
and Remote Monitor(s).
[0175] In some cases, smart or dynamic sticker packs may be
supported in the remote monitoring devices (of Host or Remote
Monitors). Some Remote Monitors, as described herein, may utilize
SMS text messages and emoji for communications with the Host.
Sticker packs can utilize images to convey information more
efficiently than text alone. Additionally, sticker packs may be
interactive, allowing the Remote Monitors and Host to collaborate
in a visually pleasing medium for building a health management or
treatment strategy. In some embodiments, the remote monitoring
devices of the Host and Remote Monitors can offer diabetes sticker
packs for common issues and responses (e.g., low glucose, dropping
or rising glucose values, need for ingesting carbs, waiting a
predetermined time, emotional venting about the challenges of
living with diabetes). Dynamic sticker packs can also be
incorporated, for example via smart keyboards as described herein.
Dynamic stickers can convey dynamic information about glucose level
and its future trends. For example, one dynamic sticker can be a
circle and an arrow on the perimeter of the circle, where a current
glucose reading is displayed in the center of the circle and the
location of the arrow on the perimeter of the circle can indicate a
projection of a future direction of glucose values. Other dynamic
stickers can be visuals conveying insulin on board (JOB) value,
trend graphs or other visuals relevant to management of diabetes.
To further simplify and facilitate efficient communication between
the Host and Remote Monitors, relevant stickers or visuals based on
present conditions can be offered to the Host and Remote Monitors.
For example, when a low glucose value is detected, visuals or
stickers relevant to the low glucose condition (e.g., a visual
instructing consumption of carbs) can be presented in a convenient
fashion for the Remote Monitor to choose to include in its
communication with the Host. In a communication session, for
example, via SMS, the Host and Remote Monitor can utilize visuals,
dynamic visuals, stickers, text, emoji or other available
communication tools to collaboratively build a treatment
strategy.
[0176] In some embodiments, an application running on the remote
monitoring devices can support wearable smart devices such as smart
watches, smart glasses or similar devices to communicate rich
notifications, allowing the Host and/or the Remote Monitor to
quickly communicate without having to navigate or hunt for
information through complicated menus. Intuitive graphical design
interfaces can be used to deliver real-time or near real-time event
sharing between the Host and Remote Monitor using rich notification
techniques. For example, a dashboard view can provide quick glance
overview of key health parameters important to diabetes patients
(e.g., current glucose values, projected trends, charts, etc.).
Rich notification techniques can be used, for example via a slide
down menu on a smart wearable device (e.g., a smart watch), where
dynamic notifications, such as current location of the Host or
Remote Monitor, can be viewed. Frequently accessed menu options may
also be integrated within a slide down application menu on a smart
wearable device for efficient access. For example, the Remote
Monitor can choose between options such as acknowledging
notifications, calling the Host or texting the Host via the slide
down application menu. As described herein, prepopulated and
frequently used messages may be made available to the Host and
Remote Monitors to select without having to type or dictate these
messages (e.g., "Are you OK?" or "I took care of it.").
Prepopulated text messages or graphics facilitate easy and
efficient communication between all involved to better manage
diabetes or other health issues.
[0177] A feature of the disclosed remote monitoring systems
described herein is the real time or near real time sharing of Host
data with Remote Monitors. Accordingly, communications between the
Host and Remote Monitors can benefit from instant or near instant
sharing of messages including suggestions and/or encouragements.
For example, customized or personalized messages can be generated
and presented to the Host and Remote Monitors to encourage healthy
behavior and provide community and support as the Host and loved
ones deal with the challenges of managing diabetes or other health
conditions. The process can encourage other Remote Monitors (e.g.,
family members) who may be at risk to adopt healthy behavior and
understand the challenges. As described, the customized or
personalized messages may be short, friendly, colloquial and
concise (e.g., "Your numbers look great today! Thanks, Dad.").
Suboptimal results can also trigger alerts to Remote Monitors
(e.g., health coaches, family members, health care professionals,
etc.). In some embodiments, personalized dashboards maybe used to
track and hold the Host accountable. Undesirable trends can trigger
personalized "social" alerts, video calls, voice calls, text
messages, social media posts, etc. to influence Host's health
trends in a healthy direction.
[0178] FIG. 8 illustrates a graphical depiction of an example
system having a host monitoring device, a plurality of remote
monitoring devices, a server, and networks. Monitoring System 800
can include Host 809. Host 809 can have a plurality of devices. For
example, Host 809 can have Medicament Delivery Pump 802, which can
be configured to deliver a medicament such as insulin (e.g., a
glucagon pump). Host 809 can also have Glucose Meter 804 (e.g., a
blood finger stick meter), and/or any other device and/or sensor.
Host 809 can also have Host Monitoring Device 808, which can
include Sensor Electronics 812, Continuous Analyte Sensor 810,
and/or any component substantially similar to Host Monitoring
Device 200.
[0179] In some implementations, Host Monitoring Device 808 can
communicatively couple (e.g., wirelessly, wired, and/or the like)
with one or more devices, such as Receiver 811 and the like,
presenting (and/or alerting) information, such as sensor
information transmitted by Host Monitoring Device 808 for display
at Receiver 811. Receiver 811 can be a separate component or
integrated into Host Monitoring Device 808. Receiver 811 can
include one or more interfaces, such as machine-to-machine
interfaces and/or user interfaces. For example, such user
interfaces can include a variety of interfaces, such as any of the
interfaces described with respect to User Interface 208. The
components that include the user interface may provide controls to
interact with the user (e.g., the Host). One or more buttons can
allow, for example toggle, menu selection, option selection, status
selection, yes/no response to on-screen questions, a "turn off"
function (e.g., for an alert), a "snooze" function (e.g., for an
alert), a reset, and/or the like. A display (e.g., a LCD screen or
any other display described in this disclosure) can provide the
user with, for example, visual data output. An audio transducer
(e.g., a speaker) can provide audible signals in response to
triggering of certain alerts, such as present and/or predicted
hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic conditions. In some example
implementations, audible signals can be differentiated by tone,
volume, duty cycle, pattern, duration, and/or the like. In some
example implementations, the audible signal can be configured to be
silenced (e.g., snoozed or turned off) by pressing one or more
buttons of Receiver 811 and/or by signaling the Sensor Electronics
812 using a button or selection on Receiver 811. Receiver 811 can
be communicatively and/or operatively coupled to Gateway 819, which
can give network access to Receiver 811.
[0180] Medicament Delivery Pump 802, Glucose Meter 804, Host
Monitoring Device 808, Receiver 811, and/or Gateway 819 can each be
communicatively coupled to one or more networks, such as Networks
813, 814, 815. In some cases, there can be other modes of
communication, such as notification services (e.g., Notification
Service 816), which can be configured to transmit communications,
such as notifications, alerts and/or other communications described
in this disclosure. Capabilities of those other modes of
communications can also be incorporated into Networks 813, 814,
815.
[0181] In example implementations, Secure Server 817 (which can be
substantially similar to Secure Sever 504) can receive a
communication (e.g., notification and/or message) from Notification
Service 816, and/or otherwise (e.g., directly from Remote
Monitoring Device 818A-N and/or Host Monitoring Device 808) that a
remote monitoring device is out of service or otherwise
unreachable, in which case, Secure Server 817 can resend the
notification and/or message to a different remote monitoring
device. By way of illustrative example, suppose there are Remote
Monitoring Devices 818A-N. Remote Monitoring Device 818A had a
malfunction and was unreachable. Secure Server 817 could resend any
notification and/or message that was supposed to go to Remote
Monitoring Device 818A to Remote Monitoring Device 818B. Similarly,
where a device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 818A-N and/or Host
Monitoring Device 808) is unable and/or unavailable to send a
communication, Secure Server 817 can send such communication. For
example, Remote Monitoring Device 818A could request a previous
analyte measurement from Host Monitoring Device 808. However, in
this example, Host Monitoring Device 808 could be temporarily
unavailable (e.g., due to network and/or device issues). Secure
Server 817 could have stored in memory Host Monitoring Device 808's
previous analyte measurement and send it to Remote Monitoring
Device 818A.
[0182] Secure Server 817 can use a delay for resending
communications (e.g., notifications, alerts, messages, and/or any
other communication described in this disclosure). Such a delay can
be configured based on the severity and/or type of the event,
and/or Secure Sever 817 can also include rules defining a
predetermined quantity of unsuccessful resends (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, or more resends) before escalation to another remote
monitoring device, a secondary/backup monitor, an emergency medical
service, and the like. And, this predetermined quantity of
unsuccessful resends can also be configured at Secure Server 817 to
vary based on severity and/or type of the event and/or be user
configured.
[0183] In some implementations, as described in this disclosure,
additional information about a Remote Monitor can also be desirable
in order to provide better care for a Host and/or to enhance
relationships between Hosts and/or Remote Monitors. In some cases,
a Remote Monitor in one system can even be a Host him/her self in
the same system and/or another system. In some cases, the Remote
Monitor may not be a Host per se, but provide data from his/her
devices to a server, host monitoring device, and/or other devices.
These other devices can provide context and/or allow a monitoring
system to adaptively and/or contextually adjust communication
settings (e.g., frequency, type, kind, etc.) and/or classifications
based on such data from the Remote Monitor's devices.
[0184] Example Remote Monitor 859, who can be associated with one
or more of Remote Monitoring Devices 818A-N can also have devices
communicatively coupled to Remote Monitoring Devices 818A-N,
Networks 813, 814, 815, Secure Server 817, Notification Service
816, Medicament Delivery Pump 802, Glucose Meter 804, Host
Monitoring Device 808, and/or any device in Monitoring System 800.
For example, Remote Monitor 859 can have Medicament Delivery Pump
862, which can be configured to deliver a medicament such as
insulin (e.g., a glucagon pump). Remote Monitor 859 can also have
Glucose Meter 854 (e.g., a blood finger stick meter), and/or any
other device and/or sensor. Remote Monitor 859 can also have Device
858, which can include Sensor Electronics 852, Continuous Analyte
Sensor 850. Remote Monitor 859 can also have other devices, such as
health rate monitors, activity trackers, pulse oximeters, wearables
(e.g., smart watches, smart rings, workout monitors,
electrocardiographs, bioimpedence sensors, breathing monitors,
sleep monitors, posture monitors, habit detectors, temperature
trackers, fabrics embedded with sensors, moisture detectors, etc.),
accelerometers, gyroscopes, speedometers, pedometers, blood
pressure readers, pump data for administration of other drugs, drug
sensors (e.g., breathalyzers and sensors configured to measure
intoxication or presence of drugs), medical devices, and/or other
devices that measure a characteristic of the Remote Monitor and/or
is described in this disclosure.
[0185] FIG. 9 illustrates a diagram showing example signals
transmitted between a host monitoring device, network(s), and a
remote monitoring device. Example Monitoring System 900 includes
Host Monitoring Device 902, Network(s) 904, and Remote Monitoring
Device 906. In some implementations, Host Monitoring Device 902 can
be substantially similar to Host Monitoring Device 200 and/or any
host monitoring device mentioned in this disclosure, and/or can be
configured to perform processes similar to Process 100 and other
processes described in this disclosure. Similarly, in some
implementations, Remote Monitoring Device 906 can be substantially
similar to Remote Monitoring Device 300 and/or any remote
monitoring device mentioned in this disclosure, and/or can be
configured to perform processes similar to Process 150 and other
processes described in this disclosure. Communications (e.g., data,
information, messages, notifications, alerts, responses, signals,
etc.) can pass between Host Monitoring Device 902, Network(s) 904,
and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906. Host Monitoring Device 902
and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906 can use communicators (e.g.,
communicators substantially similar to Communicators 207, 307) for
such communications. Network(s) 904 can be substantially similar to
Network(s) 510 and/or any network(s) described in this disclosure,
and can also include a server (e.g., a server substantially similar
to Secure Server 504 and/or any other server described in this
disclosure) and/or a workstation (e.g., a workstation substantially
similar to Workstation 506 and/or any other workstation described
in this disclosure). Network(s) 904 can communicatively and/or
operatively couple to a server (e.g., a secure server substantially
similar to Secure Server 504) and/or a processor to process, relay,
and/or store data and/or information it receives and/or sends.
[0186] In some cases, it can be desirable that signals are not
immediately or substantially immediately (e.g., as quickly as the
signal can be processed and/or sent) passed from Host Monitoring
Device 902 to Remote Monitoring Device 906. For example, a Host
associated with Host Monitoring Device 902 can sometimes address
the subject of an alert to Remote Monitoring Device 906 relatively
quickly and/or inconsequentially without involving the Remote
Monitor associated with Remote Monitoring Device 906. By way of
illustrative example, Host Monitoring Device 902 could send an
alert that shows a low glucose level that could cause a Remote
Monitor associated with Remote Monitoring Device 906 unwarranted
concern and worry, and could suggest that the Host associated with
Host Monitoring Device 902 could need immediate assistance.
However, that Host may have already realized the issue and could
immediately eat something to raise his/her glucose in response,
making the low glucose level a non-issue. In such cases, it may be
desirable to delay or prevent alarming notifications from going to
Remote Monitoring Device 906 where such issues are already
addressed.
[0187] As another example, a Host may not want to cause disruption
or worry to Remote Monitors when an alert has been addressed and/or
treated by the Host. For example, some alert settings may be
programmed "conservatively," where an alert is more easily
triggered by a glucose concentration measurement not within, but
close to, upper or lower threshold glucose measurements, a duration
of measurements threshold, or by a defined combination of
measurement and duration. If the Host has addressed his/her
situation, he/she may want to shield the Remote Monitors from being
alerted to a situation under control/managed.
[0188] In some implementations, an intentional delay can be built
into signal transmission between Host Monitoring Device 902,
Network(s) 904, and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906. By way of
illustration, Network(s) 904 can have a built-in delay (e.g., a
delay stored in a server and/or other network hardware and/or
software) where after signals are received by Network(s) 904 from
Host Monitoring Device 902 and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906,
Network(s) 904 does not immediately (and/or substantially
immediately) send a corresponding communication. Rather, Network(s)
904 can delay a predetermined amount of time. Such predetermined
amount of time can be set by a Host through Host Monitoring Device
902, a Remote Monitor through Remote Monitoring Device 906, factory
programing, hardcoding, firmware and/or software, operators,
Network(s) 904, and/or any way of adjusting an operational
parameter. As non-limiting examples, such delays can be seconds
(e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or more seconds, or any amount
of time between the aforementioned seconds), minutes (e.g., 0, 1,
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or more minutes, or any amount of time
between the aforementioned minutes), or hours (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10,
15, 20, 25 or more hours, or any amount of time between the
aforementioned hours). In some cases, different delays can be used
for different events. In those cases, enough time can be given for
a reasonable Host to respond. This amount of time can take into
account context (e.g., Contextual data), patterns in Host or Remote
Monitor behavior, time of day, and/or other factors. For example,
after receiving from Host Monitoring Device 902 a low glucose
measurement and an alert of such around lunch time, Network(s) 904
can delay 30 minutes to see if Host's glucose increases (e.g., by
eating something). If no increase has occurred, Network(s) 904 can
forward on a notification telling Remote Monitoring Device 906 that
Host Monitoring Device 902 has a low glucose measurement and may
need assistance. If an increase has occurred, Network(s) 904 can
forward on the data, but not give an alert or say that the Host may
need assistance.
[0189] As another non-limiting example, a Host can have a glucose
level spike after dinner every day that reduces within an hour of
the spike without consequence. By recognizing the daily pattern of
that spike, Network(s) 904 can delay sending any notifications that
would alert a Remote Monitor of the spike until more than an hour
has passed and the glucose level has not reduced as it typically
would.
[0190] In some implementations, the delay can be event-triggered
instead of based on time. For example, Host Monitoring Device 902,
Network(s) 904, and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906 can wait for a
certain number of measurements with a determined characteristic
(e.g., above or below a threshold) before sending a communication.
By way of illustrative example, Host Monitoring Device 902 could
have an analyte measurement below a lower threshold of analyte
measurements. A communication based on this low measurement may not
be sent immediately and/or substantially immediately. Instead, a
Host Monitoring Device 902 can wait until five (5) (or any
determined number of measurements) analyte measurements below the
lower threshold have been measured, and if that event occurs, then
send the communication. A similar process can be performed by a
Remote Monitoring Device and/or Network(s) 904.
[0191] In some implementations, Network(s) 904, Host Monitoring
Device 902 and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906 can have
substantially similar delays. For example, Remote Monitoring Device
906 can delay sending a communication at the front end. Similarly,
Remote Monitoring Device 906 can delay displaying a received
communication at the back end. Network(s) 904, including a server,
can hold onto communications before relaying them to Remote
Monitoring Device 906 and/or Host Monitoring Device 902.
[0192] For example, the delay can be threshold-based where a host
monitoring device (e.g., a host monitoring device substantially
similar to the Host Monitoring Device 902, 502 or other) generates
an alert for the Host when the Host's analyte level is determined
to exceed a first threshold (e.g., a moderate threshold to generate
an alert to the Host) but not a second threshold (e.g., an extreme
threshold indicative of a dangerous analyte level). In such
instances, for example, a server (e.g., a secure server
substantially similar to Secure Server 504) may receive the alert
from the Host Monitoring Device and/or may generate the alert based
on the analyte data received by the server from the host monitoring
device. The server will delay providing notifications to the remote
monitoring devices pertaining to Host's analyte level exceeding the
first threshold, for a predetermined amount of time. This may allow
the Host to take action regarding his/her analyte level and can
alleviate the need for having to provide the notification to the
remote monitoring device(s). In such instances, the server can
monitor the Host's response to the alert by monitoring the Host's
analyte level after the alert. For example, if the Host's analyte
level returns to a level that does not exceed the first threshold,
then the server can close the alert and not generate any
notifications to the remote monitoring device(s). If, for example,
the Host's analyte level does not return to a level that does not
exceed the first threshold (e.g., remains exceeding the first
threshold), then the server can provide the notifications to the
remote monitoring device(s) based on the notification rules
associated with the respective remote monitoring device(s). In some
implementations, for example, the server can send a communication
to the Host to remind the Host to take an action associated with
the analyte level or to prompt a response from the Host to
acknowledge he/she is aware of the alert and/or is taking action to
remedy the analyte level exceeding the first threshold. In such
instances, for example, if the Host responds and confirms that
action has been taken, then the server can continue the delay
(e.g., within the predetermined period and/or provide an extension
period of delay) and monitor the Host's monitoring the Host's
analyte level to make sure it returns to a level not exceeding the
threshold. If the analyte level does not return to a level not
exceeding the threshold in the predetermined time period or
extension period, the server can send a follow up communication
(e.g., reminder or prompt for response) to the host monitoring
device, and/or the server can remove the delay and reinitiate the
process to notify the appropriate remote monitoring device(s). In
this example, the system can keep non-urgent alerts private to the
Host, which can avoid unnecessarily disturbing the Remote
Monitors.
[0193] Host Monitoring Device 902 can generate Signal 908 and send
Signal 908 (e.g., via a communicator such as Communicator 207) to
Network(s) 904, which may also receive Signal 908 via a
communicator substantially similar to Communicators 207, 307.
Signal 908 can include data based on data from analyte sensor(s)
and/or other device(s). For example, analyte sensor(s) can include
glucose levels measured by a CGM and/or other sensor(s). The
analyte sensor(s) and/or other device(s) can generate data
including, Contextual Data (e.g., time/amount/type of medicament
(e.g., insulin, sulfonylureas, biguanids, meglitinides,
thiazolidinediones, DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors,
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, and/or other
drugs or treatments) taken, time/amount/type of food (e.g.,
carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fat, fruits, vegetables, candy,
dessert, sugars, calories, quantities, preparations, etc.)
ingested, time/amount/type of exercise or activity undertaken
(e.g., running, walking, sports, weight lifting, sitting, sleeping,
idle, resting, etc.), level of stress felt (e.g., acute, episodic
acute, emotional, chronic, high stress, medium stress, low stress,
no stress, anxiety, panic attack, etc.), environment (e.g.,
weather, humidity, pressure, temperature, etc.) and/or location,
time of day, and/or any other Contextual Data), Processed Data,
Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data,
Summary Data, and/or any data described in this disclosure, and/or
patterns and/or combinations of any of the aforementioned. Signal
908 can include such generated data, or data based on such
generated data. Network(s) 904 can receive Signal 908 and store,
relay, and/or process Signal 908.
[0194] Signal 910 can include data based on data from analyte
sensor(s) and/or other device(s), such as data based on Signal 908
received by Network(s) 904. Remote Monitoring Device 906 can
receive Signal 910 via a communicator.
[0195] In some cases, Signal 910, and other signals discussed with
reference to FIG. 9, can be adaptive and/or contextual, in which
certain events, measurements, and/or patterns of the foregoing
allow for signals to be sent. For example, signals can be sent in
response to measurements above or equal to a certain threshold,
measurements below or equal to a certain threshold, determined
amounts of oscillations, particular rates of change (e.g., fast
rising or fast falling measurements), outliers, stability over a
determined time (e.g., measurements falling within a defined
range), activities (e.g., working out, eating, homework, walking,
etc.), events (e.g., rock concert, movie, etc.), patterns in other
data (e.g., in response to measurements of heart rate, temperature,
acceleration, and/or any other data from any device described in
this disclosure), and the like.
[0196] Remote Monitoring Device 906 can send Signal 916, which can
include data based on data from Remote Monitoring Device 906. Such
data from Remote Monitoring Device 906 can include data about the
Remote Monitor including, but not limited to, data based on data
from analyte sensor(s) and/or other device(s). For example, analyte
sensor(s) can include glucose levels measured by a CGM and/or other
sensor(s). The analyte sensor(s) and/or other device(s) can
generate data including, Contextual Data (e.g., time/amount/type of
medicament (e.g., insulin, sulfonylureas, biguanids, meglitinides,
thiazolidinediones, DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors,
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, and/or other
drugs or treatments) taken, time/amount/type of food (e.g.,
carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fat, fruits, vegetables, candy,
dessert, sugars, calories, quantities, preparations, etc.)
ingested, time/amount/type of exercise or activity undertaken
(e.g., running, walking, sports, weight lifting, sitting, sleeping,
idle, resting, etc.), level of stress felt (e.g., acute, episodic
acute, emotional, chronic, high stress, medium stress, low stress,
no stress, anxiety, panic attack, etc.), environment (e.g.,
weather, humidity, pressure, temperature, etc.) and/or location,
time of day, and/or any other Contextual Data), Processed Data,
Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, Summary Data, Sensor
Data, and/or any data described in this disclosure, and/or patterns
and/or combinations of any of the aforementioned. Similarly,
Network(s) 904 can receive data based on data from each of the
respective other remote monitoring device(s). Accordingly
Network(s) 904 can receive Signal 908 and/or data from any other
remote monitoring device(s), and store, relay, and/or process
Signal 908 and/or data from any other remote monitoring
device(s).
[0197] Network(s) 904 can then send Signal 912 to Host Monitoring
Device 902. Signal 912 can include data based on data from remote
monitoring device(s), such as Remote Monitoring Device 906 and/or
any other remote monitoring device. Similarly, Network(s) 904 can
send Signal 914 to Remote Monitoring Device 906, where Signal 914
can include data based on data from other remote monitoring
device(s).
[0198] Hosts associated with Host Monitoring Device 902 and Remote
Monitors associated with Remote Monitoring Device 906 each can have
one or more other device(s) that can be communicatively coupled
(e.g., via communicators substantially similar to Communicators
207, 307) directly to Host Monitoring Device 902 and/or Remote
Monitoring Device 906, respectively, and/or coupled to Network(s)
904. In the case where those other device(s) are coupled to
Network(s) 904 (and/or may or may not be coupled to Host Monitoring
Device 902 and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906 directly), those
devices can send data to Network(s) 904, including, Contextual Data
(e.g., time/amount/type of medicament (e.g., insulin,
sulfonylureas, biguanids, meglitinides, thiazolidinediones, DPP-4
inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, bile
acid sequestrants, and/or other drugs or treatments) taken,
time/amount/type of food (e.g., carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fat,
fruits, vegetables, candy, dessert, sugars, calories, quantities,
preparations, etc.) ingested, time/amount/type of exercise or
activity undertaken (e.g., running, walking, sports, weight
lifting, sitting, sleeping, idle, resting, etc.), level of stress
felt (e.g., acute, episodic acute, emotional, chronic, high stress,
medium stress, low stress, no stress, anxiety, panic attack, etc.),
environment (e.g., weather, humidity, pressure, temperature, etc.)
and/or location, time of day, and/or other Contextual Data),
Processed Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in this
disclosure, and/or patterns and/or combinations of any of the
aforementioned. Network(s) 904 can receive such data from those
device(s) and/or store, relay, and/or process that data. Network(s)
904 can then send Signal 918 to Host Monitoring Device 902. Signal
918 can include data based on data from those other device(s).
Similarly, Network(s) 904 can send Signal 920 to Remote Monitoring
Device 906, where Signal 920 can include data based on data from
those other device(s).
[0199] As mentioned in this disclosure, in some implementations,
communications (e.g., notifications, messages, alerts, and/or any
communications described in this disclosure, including but not
limited to communications discussed with reference to FIG. 7B-C and
FIG. 14D) can be sent between one or more of Host Monitoring Device
902, Network(s) 904, and/or Remote Monitoring Device 906 using
communicators (e.g., communicators substantially similar to
Communicators 207, 307). Where such communications are between Host
Monitoring Device 902 and Remote Monitoring Device 906, such
communications can be sent directly between them and/or through
Network(s) 904. For example, Signal 922 can include communications
from Host Monitoring Device 902 sent to Network(s) 904. Network(s)
can receive, store, relay, and/or process Signal 922 and/or other
communications (e.g., from host monitoring devices and/or other
devices), and send Signal 924 to Remote Monitoring Device 906,
where Signal 924 is based on the communications received by
Network(s) 904. Similarly, Signal 928 can include communications
from Remote Monitoring Device 906 sent to Network(s) 904.
Network(s) 904 can receive, store, relay, and/or process Signal 928
and/or other communications (e.g., from remote monitoring devices
and/or other devices) and/or send Signal 926 to Host Monitoring
Device 902, where Signal 926 is based on the communications
received by Network(s) 904.
[0200] Based on the reception of communications, Host Monitoring
Device 902, Remote Monitoring Device 906, and/or other devices can
send responses to communications, such as messages,
acknowledgements, notifications, alerts, dismissals, feedback,
error messages, etc. For example, Host Monitoring Device 902 can
send Signal 930 to Network(s) 904, where Signal 930 is a response
to a communication received by Host Monitoring Device 902.
Network(s) 904 can receive, store, relay and/or process Signal 930
and/or other responses to communications (e.g., from host
monitoring devices and/or other devices), and send Signal 932 to
Remote Monitoring Device 906, where Signal 930 is based on the
responses to communications received by Network(s) 904. Similarly,
Signal 936 can include responses to communications from Remote
Monitoring Device 906 sent to Network(s) 904. Network(s) 904 can
receive, store, relay, and/or process Signal 936 and/or other
responses to communications (e.g., from remote monitoring devices
and/or other devices) and/or send Signal 934 to Host Monitoring
Device 902, where Signal 934 is based on the responses to
communications received by Network(s) 904.
[0201] FIG. 10 illustrates a predictive calculation based on
measured data of a Host. In some cases, a Remote Monitor and/or
Host can desire to not only know analyte measurements that have
already occurred, but also future projections and/or predictions of
analyte measurements. Such capability can allow Hosts and/or Remote
Monitors to prepare for the future and/or allow for present
planning of treatment. In the case of diabetes, a CGM can collect
data and a host monitoring device, remote monitoring, server,
and/or other device can perform a predictive calculation.
[0202] In some implementations a host monitoring device (e.g.,
substantially similar to Host Monitoring Device 200 and/or perform
processes substantially similar to Process 100), remote monitoring
device (substantially similar to Remote Monitoring Device 300
and/or perform processes substantially similar to Process 150),
servers (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or other device can display
a graph, such as Graph 1012 in Display 1014. Graph 1012 can include
discrete measurements that are displayed as points on Graph 1012,
such as Points 1008, 1010. In some implementations, the host
monitoring device, remote monitoring device, and/or other device
can display Graph 1012 as a continuous curve in which the
displaying device receives a continuous (e.g., analog) or
substantially continuous stream of points, and/or interpolates
between discrete points. Such interpolation can be performed by the
host monitoring device, remote monitoring device, server, and/or
other device.
[0203] In some implementations, points in Graph 1012 can be
selected for further information. For example, Point 1010 can be
selected to display its value (e.g., the EGV associated with Point
1010). That value can be displayed in Display 1020. Other
information can be displayed in the display as well. For example,
Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data,
Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data,
communications, and/or any data described in this disclosure can be
displayed in Display 1020 or elsewhere on the display of a remote
monitoring device, host monitoring device, and/or other device.
[0204] Display 1014 can include determined thresholds for Graph
1012. Such thresholds can be indicative of a measuring event that
will trigger an action. Such thresholds can be determined and/or
inputted by a Host, Remote Monitor, health practitioner, or others.
As a non-limiting example, where Graph 1012 includes glucose
measurements, and each point (e.g., Points 1008, 1010) is
indicative of a glucose concentration, thresholds can indicate the
values of measurements that trigger an alert, alarm, communication,
or other event. Lower Threshold 1018 can be a lower threshold in
which measurements at or below the determined value of the
threshold (e.g., glucose concentration) trigger the alert, alarm,
communication, and/or other event. Similarly, Upper Threshold 1016
can be an upper threshold where measurements at or above the
determined value of the threshold trigger the alert, alarm,
communication, and/or other event.
[0205] Display 1014 can show predictive measurements, such as
Predictive Points 1004, 1006. Such points can be extrapolated from
Graph 1012 using extrapolation that takes into account one or more
points (e.g., measurements of an analyte such as glucose
concentration) of Graph 1012. Such extrapolation techniques can
include linear extrapolation, polynomial extrapolation, conic
extrapolation, French curve extrapolation, forecasting, multigrid
methods, predictive intervals, regression analysis, Richardson
extrapolation, trend estimation, domain analysis, and/or any other
extrapolation technique known in the art. Such predictive
measurements can be shown in Display 1014 or calculated and
displayed as number values or otherwise.
[0206] In some implementations, additional outputs and/or
determinations can be displayed in Display 1014. For example, rate
of change, treatment suggestions, and/or future projections can be
displayed. Line 1002 is a non-limiting example of a rate of change
displayed in Display 1014. Line 1002 illustrates the rate of change
at Point 1008. Line 1002 can be used to predict future values, such
as Predictive Points 1004, 1006, which can be projected along Line
1002 as possible future measurements. Advantageously, in this
example, Line 1002 shows a downward trend in the Host's glucose
concentration. Using Line 1002 and/or Predictive Points 1004, 1006,
a Host and/or Remote Monitor viewing Display 1014 can anticipate
that the Host's glucose level will return to normal levels, and
also see the approximate time in which that may happen. In some
implementations, a curve can be fitted to Graph 1012, and
predictive points estimated by the curve. Example curve fitting
techniques include least squares and other known algorithms.
[0207] Additional signal processing can be performed on Graph 1012
as well. There can be additional, illuminating information that can
be extracted from analyte measurements such as glucose levels. For
example, such information can include the amount of oscillation in
measurements, the number of times thresholds are crossed,
comparisons to other curves, removal of outliers, and/or other
desired information. Such can be measured and/or displayed as
desired. Such signal processing can be performed using Fourier
Transform, convolution, correlation, auto correlation,
cross-correlation, covariance, etc. In some implementation, signal
processing can include outlier and/or malfunction detection. Such
can be detected and/or controlled through noise filters,
correlation, auto calibration, and/or other techniques.
[0208] In some cases, it can be desirable to get more information
about the context in which a measurement was taken. Such context
can allow a Host and/or Remote Monitor to better understand the
measurement and possible future treatments. In some
implementations, each point (e.g., Points 1008, 1010) can be
selectable to bring up an additional screen that gives more
information about the context of that point. In some cases, such
information can include data such as communications, Processed
Data, Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data,
User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in
this disclosure, as well as data based on the aforementioned.
[0209] FIG. 11 illustrates an example log that can be displayed for
a data point on the graph of FIG. 10. For example, selecting Point
1010 in FIG. 10 could cause the display to show Log 1100. By way of
illustrative example, Log 1100 can show details such as user
entered information (e.g., "Ate and got insulin bolus"),
temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen level, activities entered,
statuses/logs of other devices (e.g., medicament pump), locations,
information about Remote Monitors, and/or historical logs. In some
cases, additional information and/or data can be displayed by
selecting any of the aforementioned (e.g., selecting the words with
a touch on a touch screen, a mouse on a monitor, etc.). Such
additional information can include historical data, notes, details
about the measuring sensors (e.g., model, make, status, operational
parameters, settings (e.g., adjustable or non-adjustable)), and the
like. For example, historical logs can be more information about
the aforementioned or other data (e.g., analyte measurements,
communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data,
System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data,
and/or any data described in this disclosure, as well as data based
on the aforementioned) that can be used to provide more context of
a particular measurement. By selecting historical logs, an
additional screen can appear providing a log with information about
past measurements. In some implementations, Detail 1102 can be a
link that when selected can show additional information about
Remote Monitors. For example, an additional display can provide
details about a Host's Remote Monitors. Similarly, in some
implementations, Detail 1104 can be a link that when selected can
show additional historical data logs detailing data collected
(e.g., analyte measurements, communications, Processed Data,
Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in this
disclosure, as well as data based on the aforementioned). For
example, Detail 1104 can open a display that shows Retrospective
Data that chronicles activities of a Host entered (e.g., by a Host,
Remote Monitor, and/or other user) and/or automatically detected by
a host monitoring device and/or server.
[0210] By way of illustrative example, Log 1100 can be displayed on
the display of a host monitoring device (e.g., a host monitoring
device substantially similar to Host Monitoring Device 200 and/or
perform processes substantially similar to Process 100). In such a
case, Log 1100 can show information related to a Host using that
host monitoring device. As a result, Log 1100 can give Host
information about his/her own activities and therapies to put
measurements into context. For example, a Host may be viewing
Display 1014 as illustrated in FIG. 10 and/or desire more
information about a particular point.
[0211] By way of illustrative example, Log 1100 can be displayed on
the display of a remote monitoring device (e.g., a remote
monitoring device substantially similar to Remote Monitoring Device
300 and/or perform processes substantially similar to Process 150).
A Remote Monitor can view Log 1100 in order to give context to Host
information. For example, a Remote Monitor may be viewing Display
1014 as illustrated in FIG. 10 and desire more information about a
particular point.
[0212] As another non-limiting example, Log 1100 can be a log
stored (e.g., in memory and/or any other data storage described in
this disclosure) on a server (e.g., a secure server substantially
similar to Secure Server 504). Such a log can be viewed on a
display communicatively coupled to the server, and/or on remote
monitoring devices and/or host monitoring devices communicatively
coupled to the server.
[0213] FIG. 12 illustrates an example page showing information
about Remote Monitors. Page 1200 can be displayed on a host
monitoring device, remote monitoring device, and/or other device
described in this disclosure. In some implementations, Page 1200
can be stored on a server and/or displayed on a display operatively
and/or communicatively coupled to the server. Page 1200 can include
cells, such as Cells 1202, 1214, 1216, which can each correspond to
different Remote Monitors. Each cell can display information about
the Remote Monitors, including their names, statuses (e.g., Status
1204), messages they have sent (e.g., Message Display 1206),
classifications (e.g., Classifications 1210, 1218), and/or
graphical indications of their statuses (e.g., Graphical Indication
1208, which can indicate the overall status of a Remote Monitor).
In some implementations, a user can select the cells of Remote
Monitors to see more information about the Remote Monitors (e.g.,
communications, analyte measurements, Processed Data, Contextual
Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor
Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in this disclosure,
as well as data based on the aforementioned). Such information can
be pulled from a remote monitoring device, host monitoring device,
server, other device, and/or any other system described in this
disclosure. Advantageously, Page 1200 allows a viewer (e.g., Host
and/or Remote Monitor) to quickly view a user interface to see the
status and/or relationship of Remote Monitors. Although the example
illustrated in FIG. 12 refers to glucose levels and specific types
of messages and icons, other types of events, messages, and icons
discussed herein may be used to convey the status of a host.
[0214] In the case where a Host is viewing Page 1200 on a host
monitoring device, Page 1200 can give the Host information about
his/her Remote Monitor(s). Such information can be desirable in
order for the Host to see the status and/or relevant information
about each of his/her Remote Monitors. In the case where a Remote
Monitor is viewing Page 1200 on a remote monitoring device, Page
1200 can give the Remote Monitor information about other Remote
Monitors so that care for a Host can be coordinated. In some cases,
some Remote Monitors can be anonymous to some viewers (e.g., Hosts
or Remote Monitors), where some or all of the identifying
information of a Remote Monitor (e.g., name, serial number, etc.)
can be not listed. As another non-limiting example, Page 1200 can
be stored (e.g., in memory or any other data storage described in
this disclosure) on a server (e.g., a secure server substantially
similar to Secure Server 504). Such a page can be viewed on a
display communicatively coupled to the server or on remote
monitoring devices and/or host monitoring devices communicatively
coupled to the server.
[0215] In some cases, it can be desirable for a Host and/or Remote
Monitor to compare measurements to other data, such as historical
data measurements. In some cases, a display on a host monitoring
device, remote monitoring device, and/or other device can show such
historical data measurements as numbers, graphs, or otherwise. In
some cases, such historical data can be presented and/or overlaid
with current and/or recent measurements. In some cases, such
historical data can be displayed non-graphically, such as a table
of numbers, lists, logs, etc.
[0216] FIGS. 13A-D illustrate historical Host data overlays that
can be viewed with Host data. One or more overlays can be used to
serve as comparisons on how a Host behaved in similar, and/or
substantially similar, circumstances, and how the Host's analyte
measurements (e.g., glucose levels) reacted. Similarities can be
determined by comparisons. For example, historical data can be
stored in memory, analyzed, and/or displayed in a remote monitoring
device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device
(e.g., Host Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server
504), and/or any other device described in this disclosure. By way
of illustrative example, Displays 1314, 1324, 1334, 1344 can be
displayed on a remote monitoring device so that a Remote Monitor
can view and/or analyze measurements of a Host in which the Remote
Monitor is interested. As another non-limiting example, a Host may
view Displays 1314, 1324, 1334, 1344 on a host monitoring device in
order to view and/or analyze his/her own measurements. As another
non-limiting example, Displays 1314, 1324, 1334, 1344 and/or the
data/information contained within can be stored in memory on a
server, and/or displayed on a display communicatively and/or
operatively coupled to that server. In some cases, that server can
transmit Displays 1314, 1324, 1334, 1344 to a host monitoring
device, remote monitoring device, and/or any device described in
this disclosure.
[0217] Comparison methods between current and/or recent
measurements to that historical data can be used. Such comparison
methods can include, without limitation correlation,
cross-correlation, pattern recognition, curve fitting, statistical
analysis, and/or other techniques for comparison. In some cases,
one or more parameters of the measurements can be compared to
historical data, such as zero crossing, averages, variances,
residuals, standard deviations, maximums, minimums, range, mode,
rate of change, etc. Other statistical methods can also be
performed, including p-tests, t-tests, Chi Square, etc.
[0218] In some cases, a Host and/or Remote Monitor can select
measurements in overlays and/or historical data sets and be able to
see the context in which those measurements were taken (e.g., by
viewing a log such as Log 1100 illustrated in FIG. 11 and/or any
other way of displaying any data discussed in this disclosure).
Such context can allow the Host and/or Remote Monitors to learn
from previous experiences and understand what treatments, or set of
circumstances, allowed for good outcomes or bad outcomes. In some
implementations, selections can be made on the display of, and/or
communicatively and/or operatively coupled to, a host monitoring
device, server, and/or remote monitoring device.
[0219] In some cases, it may be desirable for a Host and/or Remote
Monitor to see a comparable situation where the Host's analyte
measurements, such as glucose levels, had a similar pattern, and/or
to see what the outcome was. It should be understood that similar
displays, functionality, systems, and/or methods in FIGS. 13A-D can
also be applied to a Remote Monitor where analyte measurements of a
Remote Monitor are displayed. In the case of glucose levels, FIG.
13A illustrates an example comparative case where a Host had a
substantially similarly high glucose reading but ended up returning
to a normal range relatively quickly. Display 1314 includes Graph
1012, Point 1010, Upper Threshold 1016, and Lower Threshold 1018,
as were described with reference to FIG. 10. Graph 1312 includes
historical data with a similar pattern to Graph 1012, in which the
glucose levels of the historical data initially rise to a
substantially similar high point as Graph 1012, but then decreases
below Upper Threshold 1016 back into a normal range.
[0220] Graph 1312 can be identified by pattern recognition. By way
of illustrative example, a host monitoring device, remote
monitoring device, server, other device, and/or any device
discussed in this disclosure could look at one or more
factors/criteria such as the maximum, the minimum, the time, and
the rate of change (e.g., the slope or derivative), approximate
equation for the curve, and/or other similarities to identify Graph
1312 as being similar to Graph 1012. By way of illustrative
example, Point 1010 of Graph 1012 and Point 1310 of Graph 1312,
which are both maximums over the range of measurements, have
substantially similar values. Similarly, the rising slopes (e.g.,
the measurements as shown in Display 1314 of Graphs 1012, 1312
between Upper Threshold 1016 and Lower Threshold 1018) are
substantially similar. These graphs also appear around the same
time and over the same length of time. Based on one or more of
these factors, a host monitoring device, remote monitoring device,
server, other device, and/or any device described in this
disclosure can also look at other measurements in a database of
historical measurements to identify which measurement sets are
similar and could be of interest. In some cases, a scoring method
can be used to determine which measurement sets have the most
similarities, such as computing a percentage similarity of each
factor and computing an overall metric that is based on those
percentages (e.g., in some cases an average of the percentages can
be used). In some cases, a user can select criteria (e.g., maximum,
minimum, time, and rate of change, approximate equation for the
curve, and/or other factors) in which to search for comparable
data. For example, a user (e.g., Host and/or Remote Monitor) can
select options that allow it to look for a pattern where
measurements had a substantially similar high point. That user can
also search based on dates and times. In some cases, measurements
from a different point in time can be transposed and/or overlaid
onto a present graph (or the measurements can be viewed in a
non-graphical representation) to see similarities between those
measurements and recent measurements.
[0221] In some cases, a Host and/or Remote Monitor can desire to
view historical data measurements that had a poor outcome for the
Host. For example, a Host and/or Remote Monitor can be interested
in seeing a situation where the Host had a hyperglycemic reaction
as a point to compare recent measurements.
[0222] FIG. 13B illustrates a comparative case where the Host was
not able to control glucose levels and went into a hyperglycemic
state. Display 1324 shows Graph 1012 and Graph 1322. While Graph
1012 rises and then turns downward towards Point 1008, Graph 1322
continues to rise to Point 1328. In some cases, by comparing Graph
1322 and Graph 1012, and/or any logs and/or other data giving the
measurements of Graph 1322 and/or Graph 1012 context, a Host and/or
Remote Monitor can learn why the Host's glucose level kept going up
in Graph 1322 and what can be done to prevent the same thing from
happening.
[0223] FIG. 13C illustrates a comparative case where the Host was
able to keep glucose levels within the predefined range. Display
1334 again displays Graph 1012. Display 1334 also displays Graph
1332, which reflects a situation where the Host maintained his/her
glucose measurements between Upper Threshold 1016 and Lower
Threshold 1018. In some cases, by comparing Graph 1332 and Graph
1012, and any logs or other data giving the measurements of Graph
1332 and Graph 1012 context, a Host, Remote Monitor, and/or
processor (e.g., a processor of a host monitoring device, remote
monitoring device, and/or server using pattern recognition) can
learn why the Host's glucose level stayed within Upper Threshold
1016 and Lower Threshold 1018 in Graph 1332, and what can be done
to control glucose levels in the future.
[0224] FIG. 13D illustrates a curve of average values in similar
circumstances, where a confidence interval is also displayed. In
some cases, it may be desirable to view other kinds of statistics
and/or parameters for comparison. For example, a Host's average
glucose measurements at a determined time of day (and/or range of
times), during determined activities, in determined ranges, during
determined events (e.g., eating), and/or using any characteristics
desired can be viewed. Display 1344 again displays Graph 1012.
Display 1344 can also display Graph 1342, which can include average
glucose measurements of the Host in similar time periods. Other
statistics can also be displayed in addition or in the alternative
to averages, such as variances, standard deviations, confidence
intervals, maximums, minimums, range, mode, rate of change, etc.
Graph 1342 also includes confidence intervals. By way of
illustrative example, Graph 1342 includes Point 1346, which can be
an average over a determined period of time. Graph 1342 can also
display 95% percent confidence interval with Upper Bound 1348 and
Lower Bound 1350 around Point 1346, allowing for further
understanding of a Host's measurements.
[0225] Furthermore, in some implementations, a Host and/or Remote
Monitor may not be interested in recent measurements at all, and/or
desire to reflect on previous, historical occurrences. As such,
using similar comparisons and factors as described above, with
respect to any of FIGS. 13A-D, a remote monitoring device (e.g.,
Remote Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or
any other device described in this disclosure can view two or more
historical measurement sets.
[0226] In some cases, it may be desirable for Hosts and/or Remote
Monitors to be able to adaptively and contextually modify what
kinds of communications can be sent between Hosts and Remote
Monitors. By allowing such modification, monitoring systems can
enhance Host and Remote Monitor relationships and assist in
allowing the right amount and kinds of information (e.g., not too
much or too little) to transfer from a Host to each of his/her
Remote Monitors.
[0227] A remote monitoring device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device
300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host Monitoring Device 200),
server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or any other device described
in this disclosure can provide adaptive and/or contextual
communication of a Host based on a Host's activities, measurements,
and/or other data (e.g., analyte measurements, communications,
Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data,
Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, and/or any data described
in this disclosure). Similarly, such adaptive and/or contextual
communication can be based on a Remote Monitor's activities,
classification, and/or other data (e.g., analyte measurements,
communications, Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data,
System Data, Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, and/or any
data described in this disclosure), and/or patterns in such
data.
[0228] FIGS. 14A-D illustrate example interactions of different
classifications of Remote Monitors. While FIGS. 14A-D reference
Remote Monitors (e.g., Remote Monitors 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416) and
a Host, it should be understood that each Remote Monitor has a
remote monitoring device and each Host has a host monitoring
device. A remote monitoring device can be substantially similar to
Remote Monitoring Device 300 and/or perform processes substantially
similar to Process 150. A host monitoring device can be configured
substantially similar to the Host Monitoring Device 200 and/or can
perform processes substantially similar to Process 100. Such remote
monitoring devices and host monitoring device can send and/or
receive communications, determine classifications, and/or operate
based on classifications as will be described. Classifications can
be stored in memory in one or more of the host monitoring devices,
remote monitoring devices, servers, and/or other devices.
Similarly, classifications can be determined, for example, by a
processor of a host monitoring device, remote monitoring device,
server, and/or other devices. For example, a remote monitoring
device can determine its own classification and store it in memory.
The remote monitoring device can also store in memory the
classification of other remote monitoring devices. Advantageously,
this can allow the remote monitoring device to know how to
communicate (e.g., with notifications, alerts, messages, data,
and/or any other communications in this disclosure) with other
remote monitoring devices and/or its relative role as compared to
other remote monitoring devices in its monitoring system.
Similarly, a host monitoring device and/or a server (e.g., secure
server) can store in memory the classifications of one or more or
all of its Remote Monitors. Advantageously, for example, this can
allow the host monitoring device to know the relative relationship
the Host has with the Remote Monitors in its system, and/or send
communications based on classifications and permissions attributed
to Remote Monitors. Also, in some implementations, a server (e.g.,
a secure server) can store the classifications of the Remote
Monitors in order to direct communications to the relevant Remote
Monitors. In this way, the server can act as an intelligent central
hub(s) that can direct communication traffic in the remote
monitoring system by, for example, storing, receiving and/or
sending.
[0229] In some embodiments, each classification is associated with
a set of permissions, which can determine what data a remote
monitoring device corresponding to a classification is authorized
to access. The set of permissions can be pre-selected and/or
modifiable by Host for each remote monitoring device.
[0230] FIG. 14A illustrates that, in some cases, monitoring systems
can have classifications that create a hierarchical structure where
communications from a Host first go to higher classified Remote
Monitors before passing to lower classified Remote Monitors. In
some embodiments, the lower classified Remote Monitors can have
greater restrictions to the permissible data that they can access
compared to the higher classified Remote Monitors. In some cases,
the lower classified Remote Monitors can have more restrictive
notification rules compared with higher classified Remote Monitors.
Having such classifications can allow some Remote Monitors not to
be inundated with information that they do not desire to see and/or
would not be helpful for them to see. Also, as described herein,
Remote Monitors may not desire to see alerts when they have already
been addressed.
[0231] In some cases, Remote Monitors can be assigned
classifications based on one or more of the following: proximity
between a host device and a remote monitoring device, a
characteristic of the user of the remote monitoring device
communicated to a secure server managing the remote monitoring
system, a relationship between the user of the remote monitoring
device and Host, and/or a behavior of a remote monitoring
device.
[0232] For example, in the case where Remote Monitors 1410, 1412,
1414, 1416 are all Caretakers of a Host. Remote Monitors 1410,
1412, 1414, 1416 can be divided into Primary Classification 1404,
Secondary Classification 1406, and Tertiary Classification 1408 of
the Caretaker classification. As illustrated, Remote Monitor 1410
is in Primary Classification 1404. Remote Monitors 1412, 1414 are
in Secondary Classification 1406. And Remote Monitor 1416 is in
Tertiary Classification 1408. In some cases Primary Classification
1404, Secondary Classification 1406, and Tertiary Classification
1408 can define relative roles with respect to Remote Monitors and
the Host. More classifications can be made to further define roles
(e.g., quaternary, quinary, senary, and so forth, or any other name
or designation desired). For example, Remote Monitors in Primary
Classification 1404 can be the persons directly taking care of a
Host. By way of illustrative example, where a Host is a child,
Caretakers in Primary Classification 1404 can be the child's parent
in close proximity. Such Caretaker Remote Monitors in Primary
Classification 1404 can be the ones presently and/or actively
taking care of the child. The Host child can also have other
Caretakers. For example, Caretaker Remote Monitors in Secondary
Classification 1406 can be the child's other parent or grandparent
who are not in close proximity. These Caretaker Remote Monitors in
Secondary Classification 1406 can have an interest in the Host
(e.g., when Host is a child) and would take care of the Host in
his/her presence, but are presently away. These Caretaker Remote
Monitors in Secondary Classification 1406 can be interested in what
is happening with Host, but may not be in a position to assist Host
unless the Caretaker in Primary Classification 1404 did not or was
unable to respond to an emergency. Accordingly, these Caretaker
Remote Monitors in Secondary Classification 1406 may not need all
the communications. Accordingly, Remote Monitors of Secondary
Classification 1406 may have more restrictive notification rules
compared with Remote Monitors of the Primary Classification 1404.
Similarly, Caretaker Remote Monitors in Tertiary Classification can
be even further removed, such as an aunt or uncle who have an
interest in the child Host, but would desire to step in if
Caretaker Remote Monitors in Primary Classification 1404 and
Secondary Classification 1406 did not or were unable, or if there
was an emergency.
[0233] In some embodiments, Remote Monitors can be assigned to one
or more classifications generated and managed at a server as
described herein. The classifications may include varying
notification rules. The server can receive the location of a remote
monitoring device and modify the classification of a remote
monitoring device based on a predefined proximity from a host
device. In some embodiments, the modification of classification may
include relegating a remote monitor from a higher
privilege/priority classification to a lower privilege/priority
classification based on proximity.
[0234] In some embodiments, the classification may be relegated
from a higher privilege/priority classification to a lower
privilege/priority classification based on status or availability
of the user of a remote monitoring device.
[0235] Other roles of classifications can be defined as desired by
Hosts, Remote Monitors, Administrators, practitioners, operators,
etc. Primary Classification 1404, Secondary Classification 1406,
Tertiary 1408, and any other classification can apply to other
roles, and not just Caretakers. For example, substantially similar
hierarchies can be applied to Social Associates, Strangers,
Watchers, Assigned Remote Monitors, Universal Remote Monitors,
and/or any other Remote Monitor described in this disclosure.
[0236] As a result of the hierarchy, not all communications from a
Host's host monitoring device, such as Communication 1402, may go
to remote monitoring devices of all Remote Monitors (e.g., Remote
Monitors 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416). For example, a remote monitoring
device may not send all communications to the remote monitoring
devices in its remote monitoring system. As another non-limiting
example, a host monitoring device can send a communication to a
server, and the server may not direct the communication to all
remote monitoring devices in the monitoring system.
[0237] By way of illustrative example, Communication 1402 can first
go to a remote monitoring device of Remote Monitor 1410 in Primary
Classification 1404. In the case where the contents of
Communication 1402 can be addressed by Remote Monitor 1410,
Communication 1402 may not go to remote monitoring devices of
Remote Monitors (Remote Monitors 1412, 1414, 1416) or may be
altered before being sent.
[0238] For example, Communication 1402 can be an alert message,
stating that Host's glucose level is low. Communication 1402 can be
sent to a remote monitoring device of Remote Monitor 1410 in
Primary Classification 1404. The Remote Monitor 1410 can address
the alert by making sure Host eats an appropriate food. As a result
of Remote Monitor's actions, it may not be desirable to further
alert Remote Monitors 1412, 1414, 1416 and/or send the same alert
to their remote monitoring devices.
[0239] In some implementations a remote monitoring device (e.g.,
Remote Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or
other devices described in this disclosure can have a delay before
transmitting alerts or notifications (e.g., 30 minutes or other
desirable delay as described herein). If the reason for which
Communication 1402 is to be sent has been addressed, the alert may
not be sent to remote monitoring devices of one or more of Remote
Monitors 1412, 1414, 1416. For example, no alert may be sent at
all, or a lower level alert and/or notification stating the issue
and/or that the issue has been addressed can be sent. Whether or
not an issue has been addressed can be determined from Host input
(e.g., Host indicating a meal has been taken), analyte
measurements, Processed Data, communications from Host or Remote
Monitor, Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data,
User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or other data as
described herein.
[0240] In some implementations, Remote Monitor 1410, after
receiving Communication 1402 with a remote monitoring device, can
prevent Communication 1402 from being sent to one or more of Remote
Monitors 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416 (e.g., at their remote monitoring
devices) by acknowledging Communication 1402, sending a message,
and/or any other form of communication indicative of Remote Monitor
1410 seeing Communication 1402 and/or addressing the situation. In
some cases, such acknowledgment, sending a message, and/or any
other form of communication can be in the form of a response
inputted by the Remote Monitor on a user interface that displays
Communication 1402. In such cases, a host monitoring device may not
send Communication 1402 to one or more of Remote Monitors 1410,
1412, 1414, 1416. In other situations, Remote Monitor 1410 can
select a response to Communication 1402 that sends Communication
1402 to one or more of Remote Monitors 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416. For
example, there could be a response that allows Remote Monitor 1410
to select one or more Remote Monitors 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416 to
receive the message. As another non-limiting example, Remote
Monitor 1410 can send an ignore or "I'm busy" response (e.g., by
selecting an option in a pulldown menu and/or hitting an on-screen
button in a display). Communication 1402 can then cascade (e.g., be
sent) to the remote monitoring devices of the next classification
in the hierarchy, which can be Remote Monitors in Secondary
Classification 1406 in this case.
[0241] In some cases, where Remote Monitor 1410 has not addressed a
situation, has not acknowledged Communication 1402, and/or a delay
has expired, Communication 1402 can be sent in whole or in part to
other Remote Monitors. A host monitoring device, server, and/or
other device described in this disclosure can perform such sending.
By way of illustration, in the example hierarchical structure
illustrated in FIG. 14A, Communication 1402 may then be sent (e.g.,
from a host monitoring device) to Remote Monitors 1412, 1414
because they are in the next classification in the hierarchy,
Secondary Classification 1406.
[0242] In some implementations, the same process just described can
filter down throughout the classifications. For example, remote
monitoring devices of Remote Monitors 1412, 1414 in Secondary
Classification 1406 can receive a communication (e.g.,
Communication 1402 or a communication based on Communication 1402
after Remote Monitor 1410 has seen it). If one or more of Remote
Monitors 1412, 1414 address a situation within a delay period, then
the same alert may not be sent to remote monitoring devices of
Remote Monitors in Tertiary Classification 1408, such as Remote
Monitor 1416. In some implementations, one or more Remote Monitors
1412, 1414, after receiving the communication, can prevent that
communication from being sent to Remote Monitor 1416 by
acknowledging that communication, sending a message, and/or any
other form of communication indicative of one or more of Remote
Monitors 1412, 1414 seeing the communication and/or addressing the
situation. In some cases, such acknowledgment, sending a message,
and/or any other form of communication can be in the form of a
response inputted by the Remote Monitor on a user interface that
displays the communication. In some cases, where Remote Monitors
1412, 1414 have not addressed a situation, have not acknowledged
the communication, and/or a delay has expired, the communication
(e.g., Communication 1402 and/or a communication based on
Communication 1402 after Remote Monitor 1410 has seen it) can be
sent in whole or in part to remote monitoring devices of Remote
Monitors in Tertiary Classification 1408. A host monitoring device,
server, and/or any other device described in this disclosure can
perform such sending. The aforementioned pattern can continue for
more classifications. It should be noted that in some
implementations, one or more classifications may not contain a
Remote Monitor. In such a case, messages can be sent to Remote
Monitors based on their relative classifications, not their
absolute. For example, if there are no Remote Monitors in Primary
Classification 1404, Communication 1402 can first be sent to Remote
Monitors in Secondary Classification 1406 and so forth. In some
cases, a processor (e.g., a processor of a host monitoring device,
remote monitoring device, server, and/or any other device described
in this disclosure) can assign classifications so that
classifications are filled from primary on down with no empty
classifications.
[0243] In some implementations, it can be desirable for Remote
Monitors to change classifications dynamically in order to account
for Remote Monitor and/or Host conditions and Remote Monitor's
ability to assist a Host.
[0244] FIG. 14B illustrates that classifications can be dynamic,
where the classification of a Remote Monitor can be based on Host
and/or Remote Monitor preferences and/or data acquired on a Remote
Monitor. For example, Remote Monitor 1410 was illustrated as part
of the Primary Classification in FIG. 14A, but is shown as in
Tertiary Classification 1408 in FIG. 14B. Similarly, Remote Monitor
1412 was previously in Secondary Classification 1406, but is now
illustrated in Primary Classification 1404. Such changes can
dynamically occur based on factors such as location of the Remote
Monitor and/or Host, data about the Host and/or Remote Monitor
(e.g., analyte measurements, communications, Processed Data,
Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in this
disclosure), preferences (e.g., preferences and/or desires of
Hosts, Remote Monitors, practitioners, and/or any other person),
frequency and/or quality of communication responses, and/or any
other factor or criteria desirable. These dynamic changes can be
analyzed and/or processed a remote monitoring device (e.g., Remote
Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and other
devices. In some cases, changes in classifications can be made
automatically. In some cases, changes in classifications may first
be detected, and then prompted on a remote monitoring device and/or
host monitoring device. If such change in classification is
approved by the user of the prompted remote monitoring device
and/or host monitoring device (e.g., by a Host and/or Remote
Monitor responding and/or clicking an approve button), then the
change can be made. If such change in classification is declined by
the user of the prompted remote monitoring device and/or host
monitoring device (e.g., by a Host and/or Remote Monitor responding
and/or clicking a decline button), then the change may not be made.
Changes in classifications can be made in memory of a host
monitoring device, remote monitoring device, server, and/or any
other device described in this disclosure.
[0245] For example, a Remote Monitor can change classifications
based on location, such as proximity of Remote Monitors and/or
Hosts. Remote Monitor 1410 could have been in Primary
Classification 1404 when Remote Monitor 1410 was in close proximity
(e.g., between 0 and 1,045 square meters and/or within a suitable
range to see, hear, and/or otherwise take care of a Host and/or the
closest Remote Monitor to the Host). However, when Remote Monitor
1410 is not in close proximity, Remote Monitor 1410 may be a
different classification, such as Tertiary Classification 1408.
Other factors can be considered in addition or in the alternative
to proximity. As another non-limiting example, the availability of
a Remote Monitor can be taken into account in determining
classification. Data (e.g., analyte measurements, communications,
Processed Data, Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data,
Treatment Data, User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any
data described in this disclosure) can be indicative of
availability. For example, where a Remote Monitor is wearing a GCM,
if the Remote Monitor has a hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic condition
(or otherwise determined glucose conditions that are not
desirable), then that Remote Monitor may not be in a position to be
available to assist a Host. Other health-related factors indicative
of a Remote Monitor's availability include, high/low heart rate,
high/low temperatures, sleep (e.g., as determined by a sleep
monitor or accelerometer), high levels of anxiety, high/low blood
pressure, high/low ratings on a worry scale, etc.
[0246] Dynamic changes of Remote Monitor classification can happen
by consideration of the aforementioned factors by a remote
monitoring device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 300), host
monitoring device (e.g., Host Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g.,
Secure Server 504), and/or any other device described in this
disclosure. In some cases, changes can be user-inputted, such as by
a Host and/or Remote Monitor assigning Remote Monitors to
classifications.
[0247] FIG. 14C illustrates an example where Remote Monitors (e.g.,
using remote monitoring devices), can communicate with each other
and/or exchange data and/or information. In some cases,
communications from a Host can be relayed between Remote Monitors
at their remote monitoring devices. In some cases, each remote
monitoring device can store in memory its classification and the
classifications of one or more remote monitoring devices in its
monitoring system. Advantageously, such storage can allow each
remote monitoring device to determine what communications to send
to other remote monitoring device, and/or what communications to
display. In some implementations, a server (e.g., Secure Server
504) can store the classifications and/or synchronize (e.g., send
updates) to the remote monitoring devices so that they have updated
information on the classifications of other remote monitoring
devices in their monitoring system.
[0248] By way of illustrative example, Communication 1464 can be
sent to Remote Monitor 1410, who for illustrative purposes, can be
in Primary Classification 1404. As described with reference to FIG.
14A, Remote Monitor 1410 can take actions such as addressing the
contents of Communication 1464 (e.g., addressing the issue of which
Communication 1464 is about), acknowledging Communication 1464,
sending a message, and/or any other form of communication. In such
cases, acknowledgments, sending of messages, and/or any other form
of communications can be in the form of a response inputted by the
Remote Monitor on a user interface. Where such action is taken,
Communication 1464 may not be relayed to Remote Monitors 1412,
1414, 1416. Instead, no communication can be sent, or another
communication (e.g., an alert, notification, message, or other
communication) can be generated by Remote Monitor 1410 (e.g., using
a remote monitoring) to send to other Remote Monitors, such as
Remote Monitors 1412, 1414 in Secondary Classification 1406. Such
other communication can be based on the classes of one or more of
Remote Monitor 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416, Communication 1464, the
actions taken by Remote Monitor 1410, responses by Remote Monitor
1410, and/or other data and/or information. For example, where
Remote Monitor 1410 took actions that address the content of
Communication 1464 (e.g., where Communication 1464 was an alert
stating low glucose and Remote Monitor 1410 feeding Host),
communications to Remote Monitors 1412, 1414 can be notifications
that say Host's glucose was low and Remote Monitor 1410 addressed
it. Such notification can be displayed on a user interface of the
remote monitoring devices of Remote Monitors 1412, 1414. In the
case where Remote Monitor 1410 does not take actions to address
Communication 1464 and/or a delay has expired, Communication 1464
may automatically pass to one or more of Remote Monitors 1412,
1414, 1416. A similar interaction can occur between Remote Monitors
1412, 1414, where unaddressed communications pass to Remote
Monitors 1416, or where the communications are addressed, no
communication is sent or another communication is sent from remote
monitoring devices of Remote Monitors 1412, 1414. Such other
communication can be based on the classes of one or more of Remote
Monitor 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416, Communication 1464, responses to
communications, the communication received by Remote Monitors 1412,
1414, the actions taken by Remote Monitors 1412, 1414, and/or other
data and/or information.
[0249] In other situations, Remote Monitors can select to send
Communication 1464 or other communications to one or more other
Remote Monitors. For example, there can be a response to
Communication 1464 and/or other communications that allows Remote
Monitor 1410 to select one or more other Remote Monitors to receive
the message. In some cases, a Remote Monitor can send an ignore or
"I'm busy" response, and the communication can cascade (e.g., be
sent) to the next classification in the hierarchy and/or other
classifications. In some cases, permissible communications can
cascade to other Remote Monitors who would not have otherwise
received that information.
[0250] Furthermore, each of Remote Monitors 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416
can communicate with one another using communication channels
between their remote monitoring devices, such as Channel 1462. Such
communication can enable a higher level of coordination and care of
a Host from Remote Monitors. For example, Remote Monitors 1412,
1414, 1416 can communicate with Remote Monitor 1410, who can be in
Primary Classification 1404, to give Remote Monitor 1410 feedback,
requests, directions, data, etc. Moreover, Remote Monitor 1410 can
give Remote Monitors 1412, 1414, 1416 updates, information,
requests, feedback, directions, data etc. In some implementations,
Communication 1402, which can be sent from a host monitoring
device, can also be sent to one or more of Remote Monitors 1412,
1414, 1416.
[0251] In addition, or in the alternative, in some implementations,
the same communication can be sent and/or relayed to a plurality of
Remote Monitors. However, the remote monitoring devices of the
plurality of Remote Monitors can have different displays in
response to the communication based on the classification of the
receiving Remote Monitor. For example, a remote monitoring device
of a Remote Monitor in Primary Classification 1404 can receive a
communication and display substantially all of the communication
including a data measurement and an alert, whereas a remote
monitoring device of a Remote Monitor in Secondary Classification
1406 may only display a data measurement.
[0252] FIG. 14D illustrates an example discussion chain between
Remote Monitors, in which the Remote Monitors can share information
about a Host and/or any other information the Remote Monitors want
to share and/or discuss. Discussion chains (e.g., logs) can be
restricted or open based on individual Remote Monitors,
classifications of Remote Monitors, urgency, proximity of the Host
and/or Remote Monitors, etc. Remote Monitors can be identified
(e.g., by name, remote monitoring device serial number, nickname,
classification, etc.) or anonymous. Discussion 1470 shows a
plurality of Remote Monitors discussing a Hosts' glucose
measurements. Each Remote Monitor can see the other's messages,
which can allow them to coordinate care. However, in some
implementations, only some Remote Monitors may see some messages,
and only other Remote Monitors may see other messages. Discussion
1470 can be displayed on a remote monitoring device (e.g., Remote
Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or
any other device described in this disclosure. Advantageously, a
remote monitoring device can view Discussion 1470 to see what its
Remote Monitors are discussing and/or other Remote Monitors are
discussing. Similarly, a host monitoring device can view Discussion
1470 in order to see what its Remote Monitors are discussing. A
server can store Discussion 1470 in memory and/or display
Discussion 1470 on a display communicatively and/or operatively
coupled to the server. In some implementations, the server can
coordinate and/or compile the communications into Discussion
1470.
[0253] In some implementations, the monitoring system can include a
server and a plurality of remote monitoring devices. The plurality
of remote monitoring devices can each have a classification. Each
of the plurality of remote monitoring devices can be configured to
send communications to the server. The server can be configured to
create a log (e.g., Discussion 1470) containing a subset of the
communications between the plurality of remote monitoring devices
and the server. The creation of the log can be based on the
classification of the communicating remote monitoring device. The
server can then send the log to the remote monitoring devices whose
communications are included in the log. In some implementations,
the server can also send the log to a host monitoring device. In
some implementations, the communications from one or more remote
monitoring devices can be restricted out of the log.
[0254] FIG. 15 illustrates an example classification of Remote
Monitors where different classifications of Remote Monitors receive
different amounts and/or different kinds of data. Whereas FIG.
14A-C showed hierarchical stratification of classes, FIG. 15
illustrates lateral stratification. Classifications can have both
hierarchical (or vertical) and lateral stratification (e.g.,
Watchers, Caretakers, Social Associates, etc. can have Primary,
Secondary, Tertiary, etc. classifications). In lateral
stratification, the different classes (e.g., Caretakers, Social
Associates, Strangers, Watchers, Assigned Remote Monitors,
Universal Remote Monitors, etc.) receive different kinds and
different amounts of data. Such classifications can also be stored
in memory and/or determined by a remote monitoring device, host
monitoring device, server, and/or any other device described in
this disclosure.
[0255] In some embodiments, the server may provide a message
informative of an event associated with the analyte state of a Host
to a Remote Monitor having a higher privilege/priority
classification. If the Remote Monitor fails to provide an
acknowledgement response to the message, within a predetermined
time period, the server can relegate the Remote Monitor's
classification to a different, for example, a lower
privilege/priority classification. In some embodiments, the server
may send a plurality of messages informative of an event associated
with the analyte state of Host. The relegating can occur after a
predetermined number of instances of lack of acknowledgement from
Remote Monitor.
[0256] In addition, the server may elevate the classification of
the Remote Monitor to a different classification, for example, from
a lower privilege/priority to a higher one based on receipt of
acknowledgement response from the Remote Monitor, within a
predetermined period of time. In some embodiments, when a plurality
of messages informative of Host state has been sent, the elevating
can occur after receipt of a predetermined number of instances of
acknowledgement responses.
[0257] In some cases, the server can provide an alert informative
of an event associated with the analyte state of the host to a
first remote monitoring device in a first classification, based on
the notification rules associated with the first classification.
The server can receive a response from the first remote monitoring
device indicative of inability or unavailability of a Remote
Monitor to react to the alert. Alternatively, the sever may detect
a lack of response from the first remote monitoring device within a
predetermined time period after providing the alert. The server can
provide the alert to a second monitoring device. In some
embodiments, the server may send the alert to a second remote
monitoring device when the Remote Monitor associated with the first
remote monitoring device indicates an ability to react to the
alert. In some embodiments, the classification of the second remote
monitoring device can be elevated after receiving an
acknowledgement within a predetermined time after providing the
alert to the second monitoring device. In some embodiments, the
classification of a first remote monitoring device can be relegated
to a lower privilege/priority classification based on lack of
response or receiving of a message indicating inability or
unavailability of the Remote Monitor associated with the first
remote monitoring device.
[0258] In some embodiments, the notification rules associated with
a given classification may be overridden before providing an alert
to a second remote monitoring device, where the classification may
otherwise not allow for delivery or receipt of the alert. The
overriding may also occur based on the severity factor of the
information associated with the alert.
[0259] Remote Monitor 1510, who can be in Caregiver Classification
1504, can receive with a remote monitoring device Communication
1524. Communication 1524 can include notifications, messages,
and/or alerts regarding a Host's analyte measurements (e.g.,
glucose level) and/or data based on other data (e.g., Processed
Data, Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data,
User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in
this disclosure). A high degree of communication can be helpful to
Remote Monitor 1510 as a Caretaker.
[0260] Remote Monitor 1514 can be in Watcher Classification 1506.
As a Watcher, Remote Monitor 1514 may have less responsibility as
to the Host than a Caretaker, and may not desire as much
communications. As such Communication 1526 can contain less
information, and may not contain the detail that a Caretaker may
desire. Communications can also be sent to a remote monitoring
device of Remote Monitor 1514 less frequently.
[0261] Remote Monitors 1512, 1516 can be in Social Classification
1508. As Social Associates, Remote Monitors 1512, 1516 may have
little to no responsibility for the Host, and may not desire much
communication at all besides high-level data. As such Communication
1528 can contain even less information than Communication 1526, and
may not contain the detail that a Caretaker or Watcher may desire.
Communications can also be sent to remote monitoring devices of
Remote Monitors 1512, 1516 less frequently.
[0262] In some implementations, communications can be relayed
between Remote Monitors in different classifications (e.g.,
Caretaker Classification 1504, Watcher Classification 1506, and
Social Classification 1508) where a remote monitoring device of a
first Remote Monitor in a first class receives a communication, and
then sends a different communication to a remote monitoring device
of a second Remote Monitor in a second class. In some cases, the
different communication can include less data and/or information.
For example, if the first Remote Monitor is a Caretaker and the
second Remote Monitor is a Social Associate, the Social Associate
may desire less information than the Caretaker. Such different
communication can be based on the communication of the first class,
the classes of the first and second Remote Monitors, actions of the
first Remote Monitor, and/or any other criteria desired. By way of
illustrative example, Remote Monitor 1510 can receive at a remote
monitoring device Communication 1524, which can contain a low
glucose measurement and an alert. As a Caretaker, Remote Monitor
1510 can then feed the Host. Remote Monitor 1510's remote
monitoring device can then generate a communication to send to a
remote monitoring device of Remote Monitor 1514, who is in Watcher
Classification 1506, that says the Host's low glucose measurement
and that Remote Monitor 1510 fed the Host. Since Remote Monitor
1514 may desire less information than a Caretaker, Remote Monitor
1514 may receive less information, such as a log update and/or a
low priority notification. Had Remote Monitor 1514 been in
Caretaker Classification 1504, he/she may have received more
information, such as a message and/or a higher priority
notification.
[0263] In some embodiments, a first Remote Monitor in one
classification can send a request to elevate a second Remote
Monitor to a higher privilege/priority classification. In some
embodiment, the elevating occurs after the second Remote Monitor
has indicated acceptance of the higher privileges and duties
associated with the higher classification.
[0264] In some implementations, a communication can be sent and/or
relayed to a plurality of Remote Monitors. However, the remote
monitoring devices of the plurality of Remote Monitors can have
different displays in response to the communication based on the
classification of the receiving Remote Monitor. For example, a
Caretaker can receive a communication and display substantially all
of the communication including a data measurement and an alert,
whereas a remote monitoring device of a Social Associate may only
display a data measurement.
[0265] In some cases, it can be desirable to have a way to assign a
classification to each Remote Monitor. In some implementations, a
user interface can allow a Host and/or Remote Monitor to assign a
classification to a Remote Monitor, and/or allow a Host and/or
Remote Monitor to customize the communications and/or other data
received by a particular Remote Monitor. The notification rules can
define circumstances to send a message to a respective remote
monitoring device informative of an event associated with the
analyte state of the Host. The notification rules can be modifiable
by the authorized remote monitoring devices within the scope of a
set of permissions to the data associated with the respective
remote monitoring device.
[0266] In some embodiments, the permissible data can include (i)
retrospective sensor data, (ii) real time sensor data, and (iii) a
trend in the rate of change of the analyte state of the host, as
well as other types of data described herein.
[0267] FIGS. 16A-D illustrate an example display allowing the
selection of a classification for a Remote Monitor and
configuration of other settings. The display can be displayed on a
host monitoring device that is followed by remote monitoring
devices. In some cases, the contents of the display can be stored
on a server (e.g., Secure Server 504). In some implementations, the
classification of Remote Monitor can be selected and preferences
automatically filled in. In addition or in the alternative, for
each individual Remote Monitor, a Host, Remote Monitor,
Administrator (e.g., adult caretaker of a child host, such as a
parent/guardian or health care provider), and/or other user can
define the frequency of communications, rights, and/or privileges
of that Remote Monitor.
[0268] In some cases, it may be desirable to be able to quickly
configure any Remote Monitor, including newly added Remote
Monitors. Pull-down Menu 1602 can be used to select from the group
of predefined classifications/classes, and/or any classification
described in this disclosure (e.g., Caretakers, Social Associates,
Strangers, Watchers, Assigned Remote Monitors, Universal Remote
Monitors, and/or any other role, and/or their hierarchical
classification, including Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and the
like). The Pull-down Menu 1602 can also be used to define any
user-defined class as desired. If such is selected, the frequency
of communications, rights, and/or privileges of a Remote Monitor
can be predefined in one or more sets of permissions and/or in one
or more sets of notification rules. In some cases, a particular
Remote Monitor can be restricted in the classifications/classes
that he/she can choose. In a non-limiting example, a Remote Monitor
may be presented with the display of FIG. 16A on his/her remote
monitoring device, and/or wish to be a Primary Caretaker. However,
if the Host and/or an Administrator has restricted that Remote
Monitor from being a Primary Caretaker, then the Caretaker may only
be presented with available choices based on the restriction, such
as "Secondary Caretaker" and/or "Tertiary Caretaker" or the like,
on the Pull-down Menu 1602.
[0269] In some cases, a Remote Monitor, Host, and/or other user may
desire to define (e.g., customize) the settings for a particular
individual. Returning to FIG. 16A, as a non-limiting example, such
Remote Monitor, Host, Administrator, and/or other user can use a
user interface to define such settings. For example, Cell 1604 can
define how the Remote Monitor receives Urgent Low Alerts (e.g.,
urgent alerts when a Host's glucose level is low). Such Urgent Low
Alerts can be toggled on/off using Slide 1606. The Remote Monitor,
Host, and/or other user can set Threshold 1608, in which, when
glucose measurements of the Host with a host monitoring device are
less than or equal to Threshold 1608, an alert can occur. Alert
Type 1610 can be used to set how an alert occurs, such as a sound,
vibration, flashing light, etc.
[0270] Similarly, Cell 1612 can define how the Remote Monitor
receives Low Alerts (e.g., alerts when a Host's glucose level is
low). Such Low Alerts can be toggled on/off using Slide 1614. The
Remote Monitor, Host, and/or other user can set Threshold 1616, in
which, when glucose measurements of the Host with a host monitoring
device (e.g., a host monitoring device that can be substantially
similar to Host Monitoring Device 300 and/or any other device
described in this disclosure) are less than or equal to Threshold
1616, an alert can occur. Other thresholds can be set, such as
Threshold 1618, which can give a duration of measurements (e.g.,
greater than or equal to Threshold 1618) that can set off a Low
Alert. Threshold 1620 can be used to set an amount of snooze before
re-alerting.
[0271] Similarly, Cell 1622 can define how the Remote Monitor
receives High Alerts (e.g., alerts when a Host's glucose level is
high). Such High Alerts can be toggled on/off using Slide 1624. The
Remote Monitor, Host, and/or other user can set Threshold 1626, in
which, when glucose measurements of the Host with a host monitoring
device are greater than or equal to Threshold 1626, an alert can
occur. Other thresholds can be set, such as Threshold 1628, which
can give a duration of measurements (e.g., greater than or equal to
Threshold 1628) that can set off a High Alert. Threshold 1630 can
be used to set an amount of snooze before re-alerting. Alert Type
1632 can be used to set how an alert occurs, such as a sound,
vibration, flashing light, etc.
[0272] Similarly, Cell 1634 can define how the Remote Monitor
receives alerts when no data has been transmitted. Such No Data
Alerts can be toggled on/off using Slide 1636. The Remote Monitor,
Host, and/or other user can set Threshold 1638, in which, if no
data has been received for a duration greater than or equal to
Threshold 1638, an alert is sent. Alert Type 1640 can be used to
set how an alert occurs, such as a sound, vibration, flashing
light, etc. Other types of alerts can be set as desired.
[0273] Other rights, privileges, and/or other settings can be also
configured for the Remote Monitor. FIG. 16B illustrates more
options. Cell 1652 can be used to set the wait for response (e.g.,
delay) for a Remote Monitor. Cell 1654 can be used to set whether
the Remote Monitor's remote monitoring device status (e.g., whether
or not it is functioning properly by looking at System Data) will
be taken into account in communicating. Cell 1656 can set whether a
Remote Monitor's health characteristics (e.g., based on analyte
measurements or other data, including communications, Processed
Data, Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data,
User Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in
this disclosure) will be taken into account for communications, and
any thresholds to consider when considering whether or not to
communicate to a Remote Monitor. For example, a Remote Monitor may
not receive communications if his/her glucose measurements falls
outside of a defined range (e.g., defined by minimum and maximum
values), his/her heart rate is greater than or equal to a defined
threshold, and/or his/her blood pressure is over a defined
threshold. A Host and/or Remote Monitor can similarly set
parameters for other health characteristics in which a Remote
Monitor will and/or will not get communications. In some
embodiments, the classification of Remote Monitor may be modified
from a high to low or vice versa, based on that Remote Monitor's
health characteristics relative to other Remote Monitors.
[0274] FIG. 16C illustrates more options. Other rights and/or
privileges can be set for a Remote Monitor, such as Cell 1682,
which can allow or disallow a Remote Monitor from viewing logs
(e.g., Log 1100) associated with glucose measurements. Such may be
desirable because certain types of Remote Monitors (e.g.,
Caretakers) may be highly active and desire to have access to more
information, such as insulin intake, activity, location of the
Host, location of the Remote Monitors, and other data. Examples of
other data can include: analyte measurements, Processed Data,
Contextual Data, Health Data, System Data, Treatment Data, User
Data, Sensor Data, Summary Data, and/or any data described in this
disclosure). The Host and/or Remote Monitor can toggle the viewing
of each on/off for each Remote Monitor.
[0275] Another non-limiting example is Cell 1684, which allows a
Remote Monitor, Host, and/or other user to toggle on/off Remote
Control. In some implementations, a remote monitoring device can
control a Host's treatment. Such control can include calibrating
the host monitoring device or other devices (e.g., insulin
administration using a medicament delivery pump). In some cases,
for maintaining security, other authorizations (e.g., in addition
or in the alternative to toggling on) can be used to allow the
remote control of the remote monitoring device. For example, a
Remote Monitor may need to authenticate himself or herself using a
thumbprint, biometric sensor, password, passcode, authentication
key, private/public passcode combination, etc. before the Remote
Monitor can take remote control. As another non-limiting example, a
Remote Monitor can be given control only in situations where he/she
is in close proximity to the Host, where proximity (e.g., within
1000 square meters or other determined ranges) can be determined
based on locators of the host monitoring device and remote
monitoring device. In some implementations, authentication can
occur when another remote monitoring device, the host monitoring
device, and/or another device (e.g., any device described in this
disclosure) verifies and/or approves the remote control. For
example, a communication can go to another remote monitoring device
and that Remote Monitor can approve the remote control. In some
cases, the approval communication may be sent in select cases, such
as if the Remote Monitor taking remote control wants to do
something that is atypical or not something the programming of a
host monitoring device and/or device would normally do (e.g., not
following a bolus calculator recommendation).
[0276] In some cases, it may also be desirable for a Host to take
remote control of a remote monitoring device. Such control can
include calibrating the remote monitoring device or other devices
(e.g., insulin administration using a medicament delivery pump).
Similar authentication and/or security can be built into such
remote control as was described for remote control of a host
monitoring device.
[0277] In some implementations, remote control can include
approval. For example, a Host may desire to perform an action
(e.g., administer insulin and/or other mendicants). The Host can
indicate (e.g., using a message, selecting from a pulldown menu,
hitting a button, etc.) that he/she is going to perform such
action, and/or such can be automatically detected by the host
monitoring device based on various received data as described
herein. A host monitoring device can send a communication to the
remote monitoring device requesting approval for an intended
action. For example, a child may want to administer insulin. The
host monitoring device can detect that the child's insulin levels
are low and that child is trying to administer insulin. The host
monitoring device can send a message and/or notification to the
remote monitoring device indicating that the child would like to
administer insulin. The child's parent using the remote monitoring
device, who may also be classified as Primary Caretaker, can then
approve or disapprove the administration using the remote
monitoring device. For example, the message and/or notification can
come with options (e.g., buttons, pulldown menu, check boxes,
etc.), including "Approve" or "Disapprove," that the parent can
select on a user interface.
[0278] In some cases, a Remote Monitor, Host, and/or other user can
customize settings for a classification, which can then be
selected. For example, the alerts settings for a classification can
be set, and then that classification with those settings can be
assigned to a Remote Monitor using Pull-down Menu 1602. In some
implementations, different classifications and/or Remote Monitors
can be notified differently based on the urgency of a Host's
condition.
[0279] In some implementations, setting the frequency of
communications, rights, and/or privileges of Remote Monitors can be
restricted, in which only some users have an ability to adjust
those settings. For example, a Host (e.g., adult host) and/or an
Administrator (e.g., adult caretaker of a child host, a
parent/guardian or health care provider) can be provided complete
control over the communications, rights, and/or privileges to be
shared with his/her Remote Monitor(s). Advantageously, an
Administrator can control in some cases when the Host is not
competent to adequately manage the system (e.g., when Host is too
young, too old, too busy, lacks the awareness and/or ability, has
mental challenges, is injured, is diseased, etc.). Whether a Host
and/or Administrator controls, such controls can be set on a user
interface of a display of the host monitoring device (e.g., such as
the example shown in FIG. 12). As a result, other users (e.g.,
users who are not the Host and/or an Administrator) may not be able
to control at least some aspects and/or functionalities of
communications, rights, and/or privileges for themselves and/or
other users. In some implementations, various controls can be
placed on customizable settings. For example, for the
aforementioned other users (e.g., users who are not the Host and/or
Administrator), settings may not be configurable, may be limited in
valid values, and/or may have only selectable options from a
predetermined list of options. In some cases, a Host and/or
Administrator can override any customizations made by a Remote
Monitor and/or otherwise.
[0280] FIG. 16D illustrates an example display where customizations
may be restricted by a Host, Administrator, and/or any other user
with control to restrict. Display 1686 can be displayed on a remote
monitoring device that can be substantially similar to Remote
Monitoring Device 300 and/or any other device described in this
disclosure. Display 1686 can also be displayed on a host monitoring
device and/or any other device described in this disclosure.
Contents of Display 1686 can be stored on a server (e.g., Secure
Server 504). For example, when Display 1686 is displayed on a
remote monitoring device and/or viewed by a Remote Monitor, Cell
1688 can illustrate an example where settings cannot be changed by
the Remote Monitor. The Remote Monitor using Display 1686 cannot
modify options in Cell 1688 (e.g., Remote Monitor cannot toggle
on/off Urgent Low Alerts and/or set the glucose thresholds). Cell
1690 illustrates restricted options of a Remote Monitor from a
selection of predetermined options. For example, Pulldown Menu 1692
can display predetermined options from which the Remote Monitor can
select values to populate the field. Cell 1694 shows an example
where the Remote Monitor can have some ability to customize, but
such ability is restricted. For example, the Remote Monitor can
enter a value into Threshold 1696. However, the value entered as
Threshold 1696 has an upper limitation, where the Remote Monitor
cannot enter a value above the upper limitation. For example,
Restriction 1698 indicates that the maximum is 65 minutes.
[0281] FIGS. 17A-D illustrate example customizable features of a
Remote Monitor classification definition. FIG. 17A illustrates
communications settings that can be set for an example Remote
Monitor classification/class. Such settings can be predefined or
customized by a Remote Monitor, Host, and/or other user. Settings
1700 can allow communications to be set for an example Primary
Remote Monitor class. Any other classification described in this
disclosure can similarly be configured. For example, alert settings
can be set using Cells 1704, 1712, 1722, 1734 which can be
substantially similar to Cells 1604, 1612, 1622, 1634,
respectively. Cells 1752, 1754, 1756, 1782, 1784 can be
substantially similar to Cells 1652, 1654, 1656, 1682, 1684 as
well. These settings, ones made, can affect all Remote Monitors of
a classification. In some cases, individual remote monitoring
devices can have little or no ability to modify their own settings
(and/or the settings of any other remote monitoring device and/or
other devices described in this disclosure). In such cases, the
settings for each individual remote monitoring device can be
established by class definition settings and/or by individual
settings made by the Host and/or Administrator. In some
implementations, remote monitoring devices may have at least some
freedom to adjust one or more settings in their communications,
rights, and/or privileges, and/or the communications, rights,
and/or privileges of other remote monitoring devices and/or other
devices described in this disclosure.
[0282] In some implementations, the predefined settings of remote
monitors can be initially set based on how active Remote Monitors
are in predefined classes. For example, Primary Caretakers (in
their respective classifications) generally, can get more alerts
and/or information than other Remote Monitors. Moderately active
Remote Monitors, such as Tertiary Caretakers, may desire fewer
alerts and/or information. Low active Remote Monitors, such as
Social Associates, may desire even fewer alerts and/or
information.
[0283] As previously described, a Host and/or Administrator can
restrict the ability of some users (e.g., Remote Monitors and/or
other users desired to be restricted) to customize settings. By way
of illustrative example, a Host using a host monitoring device can
restrict one or more settings. For example, referring to FIG. 17A
there can be restrict buttons, such as Restrict Button 1736, that
the Host can select when viewing Settings 1700. Restrict Button
1736 can present a Host with various options to restrict how a
Remote Monitor can configure a setting in his/her remote monitoring
device. FIG. 17D illustrates an example interface that could pop up
to allow the Host to configure how a Remote Monitor can be
restricted. The interface can be displayed on a host monitoring
device. In some implementations, the interface can be stored in
memory on a server (e.g., Secure Server 504) and/or displayed on a
display communicatively and/or operatively coupled to the server.
Cell 1786 can display the cell that is to be configured for the
Remote Monitor (e.g., to view on the Remote Monitor's remote
monitoring device), which in this illustration is the Urgent Low
Alert cell. Cell 1788 can present the option of toggling on/off a
Remote Monitor's ability to toggle on/off the Urgent Low Alerts on
his/her remote monitoring device. Cell 1790 can allow the Host to
toggle on/off limits to threshold that a Remote Monitor can enter
into his/her Urgent Low Alert cell as viewed on his/her remote
monitoring device, in which the threshold can indicate the glucose
measurement below which an Urgent Low Alert is sent to the Remote
Monitor's remote monitoring device. Cell 1792 can allow the Host to
disable a Remote Monitor's ability to enter a threshold at all,
and/or lock the threshold value to the Host's determined value.
Cell 1794 can allow the Host to set a maximum value for the
threshold that the Remote Monitor can enter. Cell 1796 can allow
the Host to set a minimum value for the threshold that the Remote
Monitor can enter. In some cases, the Host can set a range of
values for the threshold (e.g., upper thresholds or lower
thresholds) where a Remote Monitor can adjust the threshold within
the range to trigger communications. In some implementations,
thresholds can be set for other characteristics, such as any
category of data described herein. Cell 1798 can allow a Host to
define options for a Remote Monitor to choose from when setting the
threshold for Urgent Low Alerts (e.g., via a pulldown menu and/or
by prompting Remote Monitor).
[0284] FIG. 18A illustrates an example where a Host communicates
with a Universal Remote Monitor in close proximity for assistance.
In some implementations, upon determining an inability of Remote
Monitors to react to an alert informative of a dangerous event
associated with the analyte state of Host, a server, handling the
remote monitor operations, can assign a Universal Remote Monitor in
close proximity to Host for obtaining assistance. For example, Host
1802 can have a host monitoring device that is followed by remote
monitoring devices as described herein. A first remote monitoring
device can be associated with Remote Monitor 1806, and a second
remote monitoring device can be associated with Remote Monitor
1804. At a time when Host 1802 desires assistance, Remote Monitor
1806 may be unavailable or unable to assist. In some cases, Remote
Monitor 1806 may not receive communications from Host 1802's host
monitoring device. In some cases, Remote Monitor 1806 can send a
response indicating it is unavailable. Remote Monitor 1804 may be
available and can send and/or receive communications via Channel
1808. However, Remote Monitor 1804 may be too far away to provide
timely assistance. In such a case, Host 1802's host monitoring
device can search for a Universal Remote Monitor within Area 1810,
which can be a predefined area (e.g., 1000 square feet) and/or a
predefined distance, typically (and/or contextually) defined with a
proximity close enough to timely help Host 1802. For example, for a
severe hyperglycemic response, the proximity may be within a few
feet. As another non-limiting example, for a low, but not
critically low, glucose reading, the proximity may be within a five
minute travel distance (e.g., by car, bike, walking, running,
etc.). In some cases, proximity can be as close as the closest
Universal Remote Monitor. In Area 1810, Universal Remote Monitor
1812 can be in a position to assist. In some cases, notifying
Universal Remote Monitor 1812 can be reserved for high priority
emergencies.
[0285] In some embodiments, a server handling remote monitoring
operations (e.g., Secure Server 504), can receive location
information of the Host-designated remote monitoring devices and
Host's device. The server can determine the ability or inability of
each of Host-designated selected remote monitoring devices to react
to an alert informative of a dangerous event associated with the
analyte state of the Host based on a proximity of a Host-designated
remote monitoring device to the Host's device within a
predetermined distance. The predetermined distance can be set or
derived as described above. Upon determining an inability of all of
Host-designated remote monitoring devices to react to an alert, the
server can assign a universal remote monitoring device not among
Host-designated remote monitoring devices. The server, as part of
the assigning process can generate a set of notifications rules
pertaining to circumstances to send a message to the universal
remote monitoring device informative of the dangerous event
associated with the analyte state of the Host.
[0286] By way of illustrative example, Host 1802 can be attending a
new school across the country from his/her Remote Monitors (e.g.,
Remote Monitors 1804, 1806). Host 1802's glucose level could drop
to a low value, as measured by a host monitoring device. Universal
Remote Monitor 1812 could be another student who also attends the
school and is in close proximity within Area 1810. In this
situation, Universal Remote Monitor 1812 could receive a
communication (e.g., an alert) to help. In some cases, Universal
Remote Monitor 1812, and/or any other Universal Remote Monitor, may
need to pass a pre-approval process to become a Universal Remote
Monitor. Such pre-approval process can include a background check,
attending classes, and/or obtaining certain knowledge about helping
diabetics and/or persons with health conditions. In some cases, a
Universal Remote Monitor 1812 can become a Universal Remote Monitor
based on characteristics and/or expertise of Host 1802 and/or
Universal Remote Monitor 1812. For example, Universal Remote
Monitor 1812 could be a medical professional with expertise in
assisting diabetics. As another non-limiting example, Host 1802
could prefer a Universal Remote Monitor of the same gender as Host
1802. In some implementations, communications to Universal Remote
Monitor 1812 can be anonymous and/or limited. For example,
Universal Remote Monitor 1812 may only be able to see a defined
subset of data about Host 1802. Such subset of data can be based on
the kinds of data Universal Remote Monitor 1812 would use to help
Host 1802. In some cases, Hosts can be identified (e.g., by name,
remote monitoring device serial number, nickname, classification,
etc.) or be anonymous to Universal Remote Monitor 1812. As another
non-limiting example, a communication channel between Universal
Remote Monitor 1812 and one or more of Host 1802's Remote Monitors
(e.g., Remote Monitor 1804) could be opened so that Universal
Remote Monitor 1812 could communicate with one or more of those
Remote Monitors. Such communication can include the transmission of
data that can assist Universal Remote Monitor 1812 in helping Host
1802.
[0287] In some embodiments, as part of assigning a Universal Remote
Monitor, the server assigns authorization to the Universal Remote
Monitor for accessing Host's data. The scope of the authorization
can be determined based on what data may be of use to the Universal
Remote Monitor (and/or the characteristics or relationship between
the Universal Remote Monitor and Host). In some embodiments, the
authorization may be for a temporary time frame. In some
embodiments, Host 1802 may be prompted to accept or decline the
assignment of Universal Remote Monitor 1812. Host 1802 can also
determine the duration of the temporary time frame. In some
implementations, the server, handing the remote monitor operations
(e.g., Secure Sever 510), can revoke the assignment of Universal
Remote Monitor 1812 if a Host-designated Remote Monitor is detected
to be available and able to assist Host 1802. Revoking the
assignment can include removing authorization of access previously
granted to Universal Remote Monitor 1812. The data made available
to Universal Remote Monitor 1812 can include one or more of (i)
retrospective sensor data, (ii) real time sensor data, (iii) a
trend in the rate of change of the analyte state of Host 1802 or
other data as described herein. In some implementations, the
analyte state includes the glucose level.
[0288] Proximity can have other implications. Remote Monitors may
not only want to know (e.g., be alerted) when a Host has an
alert-worthy situation, but also may desire to know where the Host
is presently located so that the Remote Monitor can take direct
and/or indirect action to assist the Host. For example, a host
monitoring device can send location data of the Host: (1) when a
communication is generated (e.g., the recorded location data of the
host associated with the CGM data that triggered an alert), and/or
(2) after the communication is triggered (e.g., in case the Host is
on the move, or has changed locations since an alert). The location
data can be received by a remote monitoring device, server, and/or
any other device described in this disclosure. In some cases, a
Remote Monitor's classification (e.g., hierarchical or lateral) can
dynamically change based on proximity. Such changes can be user
customized (e.g., designated) or automatically changed based on
predefined class definitions. The changes can be stored in memory
and/or processed by a remote monitoring device, host monitoring
device, server, and/or any other device described in this
disclosure.
[0289] In some cases, proximity can cause a host monitoring device
to temporarily disable or enable alerts. FIG. 18B illustrates an
example where communications can be suppressed based on proximity.
By way of illustrative example, when Remote Monitor is able to
receive communications from a Host's host monitoring device and/or
other devices, one issue that can occur is duplicative
communication. When Remote Monitor is nearby a Host (e.g., in the
same room), communications may be triggered between Host and Remote
Monitor in such a way that the same underlying communication can
generate one or more simultaneous alarms, notifications or warnings
between two or more devices. Such duplicity can cause frustration,
irritation, and/or annoyance.
[0290] In some implementation, a remote monitoring device (e.g.,
Remote Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or
any other device described in this disclosure can detect
duplicative communications and delay and/or suppress communications
sent to one or more devices. In some cases, such detection can be
based on location, pattern of communications, and/or responses by
Remote Monitors and/or Hosts (e.g., repeated ignoring of
communications, any feedback indicative of over/under
communication, and/or user inputted changes to communication
settings). In some cases, only certain kinds of communications may
be suppressed. For example, a remote monitoring device, host
monitoring device, server, and/or any other device described in
this disclosure may suppress all alerts except urgent alerts.
[0291] For example, Host 1860 can be in Area 1870 with Remote
Monitors 1856, 1858 and may desire to suppress and/or delay
communications. As a result, remote monitoring devices of Remote
Monitors 1856, 1858 and/or the host monitoring device of Host 1860
can suppress Communication Channels 1866, 1864. Such suppression
can prevent communications from being sent and/or can turn off one
or more sounds, vibrations, flashes, and/or other indicators of
communication. In some implementations, this suppression can be
ordered from the host monitoring device. For example, the host
monitoring device of Host 1860 can detect that the remote
monitoring devices of Remote Monitors 1856, 1558 are within Area
1870 and not send communications to those remote monitoring
devices. In some implementations, suppression can occur by remote
monitoring devices. For example, remote monitoring devices of
Remote Monitor 1856 and/or 1858 may detect whether they are within
Area 1870, and decline to receive communications from the host
monitoring device of Host 1860 when in Area 1870. As another
example, remote monitoring devices of Remote Monitors 1856 and/or
1858 can receive communications from a host monitoring device of
Host 1860 when within Area 1870, but not display such
communications. In some implementations, suppression can be handled
by a server. The server can receive the locations of each host
monitoring device and/or remote monitoring device and not relay
messages from host monitoring devices to remote monitoring devices
when such remote monitoring devices are within Area 1870 of the
host monitoring device.
[0292] In some embodiments, the server handling the remote
monitoring operations (e.g., Secure Server 504), can process an
alert informative of a dangerous event associated with the analyte
state of Host 1860. The processed alert can be within a set of
notification rules associated with at least one of the authorized
remote monitoring devices (e.g., remote monitoring devices 1854,
1856 and 1858). The server can receive an instruction to suppress
sending the message associated with the alert one or more of the
authorized remote monitoring devices. The server then can suppress
the sending of the message one or more of the authorized remote
monitoring devices.
[0293] In some embodiments, the dangerous event includes the
analyte state of Host 1860 exceeding a predetermined analyte
concentration threshold or a predetermined rate of concentration
change threshold. In some implementations, processing the alert
includes receiving alert data from the host monitoring device of
Host 1869. The alert data can be generated at one or both of the
host monitoring device of Host 1860 or a sensor electronics device
in communication with the continuous analyte sensor of Host 1860.
In some implementations, the server can generate the alert by
processing the data to determine if the analyte state exceeds a
predetermined analyte concentration threshold or a predetermined
rate of concentration change threshold. In some implementations a
second predetermined analyte concentration threshold lower than the
predetermined analyte concentration threshold can be defined. A
second predetermined rate of concentration change threshold lower
than the predetermined rate of concentration change threshold can
also be defined. In the implementations defining these second
thresholds, prior to suppressing a message, the analyte data can be
processed to determine whether the analyte state exceeds these
second thresholds. If the analyte state has exceeded the second
thresholds, the instruction to suppress is overridden and the
message is sent to at least one of the authorized remote monitoring
devices after a predetermined delay.
[0294] Communications can be delayed, where the communications are
not sent and/or displayed until after a determined amount of time
(e.g., 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 minutes or any number of minutes
desirable including any number of minutes between any of the
aforementioned). In some cases, delays can be cued to events, such
as where communications are delayed from being sent or displayed
until a user wakes a device. As has been described in this
disclosure, delays can be handled by remote monitoring devices,
host monitoring devices, servers, and/or any other device in this
disclosure. In some implementations, when the communications are
delayed, the server can override an instruction to suppress the
communication. In some cases, there can be other Remote Monitors,
such as Remote Monitor 1854, who are not in Area 1870 and who have
communication channels such as Communication Channel 1862. Such
Remote Monitors may continue to have communications unimpeded.
[0295] Detection of whether Remote Monitors and Hosts are within a
defined proximity can be accomplished using locators (e.g.,
Locators 206, 306) in remote monitoring devices, host monitoring
devices, and/or any device in this disclosure. For example, GPS can
be used. As another non-limiting example, when a remote monitoring
device receives an alert, it can start a Bluetooth or iBeacons scan
for Host 1860's host monitoring device or other devices. If the
remote monitoring device detects the host monitoring device and/or
other devices (e.g., within 30 feet for a Bluetooth detection), the
remote monitoring device can examine the Received Signal Strength
Indicator ("RSSI") to determine how close (e.g., far, near, very
near) it is to the host monitoring device and/or other device. When
the remote monitoring device determines it is near or very near the
Host, the remote monitoring device can delay received
communications (e.g., alerts) for a determined amount of time
(e.g., one or two minutes) to give the Host a chance to respond. If
the Host does respond within the determined amount of time, then
the alert would not sound on the remote monitoring device.
[0296] In some cases, it may be desirable for a Remote Monitor to
receive more communications when in close proximity because the
Remote Monitor can be of more help when in close proximity. In such
cases, the aforementioned proximity detection can be used to
increase alerts. In some cases, proximity can be used in
conjunction with pattern recognition, such as any pattern
recognition described in this disclosure, to determine whether more
or fewer communications are desirable.
[0297] FIG. 19 illustrates an example situation where a Host can
preempt a communication before it is sent to a Remote Monitor. For
example, a Host may preempt a communication when the Host knows an
event will happen and/or is addressing the event. Communications,
such as alarms, typically lack the context for why they are
triggered. Many, if not most, alarms are not caused in emergency
situations because the context of the alarm (e.g., the situational
factors of the Host) is typically under the Host's control. For
example, a Host may have missed a meal and/or eaten later than
scheduled, undergone previously unplanned physical activity, and/or
been under unusual, excessive stress. Host may be aware of and/or
is capable of remedying these issues. For example, a Host can
ingest or take a prescribed medicine (e.g., bolus insulin), modify
behavior, eat extra snacks and/or meals to make-up for missed or
late meal, take additional rest to account for extra physical
activity, engage in relaxation (e.g., by doing yoga, meditation,
watching TV, etc.) to compensate for excessive stress. Yet, Host's
Remote Monitor(s) may not be aware of Host's awareness and/or
his/her actions to attend to the situation. Therefore, increasing
the amount of informational context associated with the alert would
be beneficial to both Remote Monitor(s) and Host. Remote Monitors
will be provided with peace of mind, knowing that Host is
responding appropriately to remedy the situation. In addition, Host
will be relieved of the responsibility or obligation to explain to
Remote Monitor(s) why the alert was triggered.
[0298] In some cases, if a Host and/or Remote Monitor sees that the
Host's glucose level is dropping and/or trending downwards, he/she
might want to send out alerts, notifications, and/or other
communications as soon as possible rather than wait until the
glucose level falls below a lower threshold (e.g., Lower Threshold
1918). Or, Host might want to send these alerts or notifications
before the glucose level rises above an upper threshold (e.g.,
Upper Threshold 1916). In some cases, Host can notify Remote
Monitors preemptively that a situation has been taken care of
and/or give other contextual information that can help Remote
Monitor understand future alerts, alarms, and/or communications
sent by the host monitoring device. In some cases, such
communications can include user populated and/or prepopulated
messages. Based on predicted values, historical communication
patterns, and/or other data described in this disclosure, a host
monitoring device can send prepopulated communications to Remote
Monitors' remote monitoring devices indicating that a Host will be
fine. In some implementations, a server (e.g., Secure Server 504)
can send the communications. The server can detect patterns in Host
data (e.g., whether Host is exercising, under stress, etc.) and
send prepopulated messages to remote monitoring devices.
[0299] As another non-limiting example, a Host and/or Remote
Monitor may want to send a communication early. For example, if
there are some future risks that a Host and/or Remote Monitor wants
to make known to other Remote Monitors, there can be a button that
a Host and/or Remote Monitor can press. In some implementations, a
Host and/or Remote Monitor can otherwise use a user interface to
send communications to one or more Remote Monitors. In some cases,
such communications can be prepopulated based on pattern
recognition. For example, a host monitoring device can, at Point
1908, recognize that a Host's glucose level will fall below Lower
Threshold 1918. Based on predicted values, historical communication
patterns, and/or other data described in this disclosure, a host
monitoring device can send prepopulated communications to Remote
Monitors' remote monitoring devices indicating that Host may need
assistance.
[0300] In some cases, it can also be desirable for a Host to
temporarily disable communications, increase delays, change
thresholds, etc. The Host may do so, for example, to avoid causing
concern to Remote Monitors when the situation is already going to
be taken care of by the Host and/or a Caretaker. The Host can also
temporarily disable communications for other reasons, such as not
wanting to show others an expected jump in glucose for privacy
reasons. As another example, certain events can cause expected
jumps in glucose values (e.g., health or stress events). By being
able to temporarily disable and/or limit communications, a Host may
avoid judgment from his/her Remote Monitors for predictable and/or
embarrassing high blood sugar levels. Temporarily disabling
communications can be performed by a host monitoring device, remote
monitoring device, server, and/or any other device described in
this disclosure. For example, a host monitoring device can
temporarily disable communications by temporarily not sending
communications. As another non-limiting example, a remote
monitoring device can temporarily disable communications by
temporarily not receiving communications and/or displaying
communications. As another non-limiting example, a server can
temporarily disable communications by temporarily not relaying
communications (e.g., between host monitoring devices and/or remote
monitoring devices) and/or by temporarily not displaying
communications on displays coupled to the server.
[0301] As an illustrative example, Display 1900 can be displayed on
a host monitoring device. Display 1900 can include Graph 1902,
which can include analyte measurements such as glucose levels
(e.g., EGV). Display 1900 can also include Upper Threshold 1916 and
Lower Threshold 1918. At Point 1908, a Host can notice that his/her
glucose levels are trending downwards and may believe that
measurements will fall below Lower Threshold 1918. This can cause
an alarm, notification, and/or other communications to be sent to
one or more remote monitoring devices. Not desiring for such
alarms, notifications, and/or other communications to be sent, the
Host can suppress those messages by selecting an option in the
display, such as Suppress Button 1922. In some implementations,
pulling up a different display/page can allow suppression (e.g.,
selecting Point 1908 and/or opening up a log can present an option
for suppression). When Suppress Button 1922 is selected,
measurements falling below Lower Threshold 1918 may not cause an
alarm, notification, and/or other communications to be sent from
the host monitoring device to remote monitoring devices. In some
implementations, such communications can be modified and/or
delayed.
[0302] In some cases, for safety reasons and/or otherwise, when a
Host suppresses a communication, a new threshold can be set, in
which, if the Host exceeds the new threshold in the case of a new
upper threshold, or goes below the new threshold in the case of a
new lower threshold, an alert, notification, and/or other
communication can be sent. Having such new threshold can protect a
Host against unexpected and/or unanticipated effects that can be
dangerous. For example, after glucose level surpassing Point 1908,
if Host hits Suppress Button 1922 to prevent alarms, notifications,
and/or other communications to be sent to remote monitoring
devices, a new lower threshold can be set, such as New Lower
Threshold 1920. If glucose values fall below New Lower Threshold
1920, alerts, notifications, and/or other communications can be
sent to remote monitoring devices. In some implementations,
determining whether a new upper threshold and/or a new lower
threshold should be set can include a predictive calculation as
described in this disclosure. When a future point is projected to
be below Lower Threshold 1918, a new lower threshold (e.g., New
Lower Threshold 1920) can be used. When a future point is projected
to be above Upper Threshold 1916, a new upper threshold can be
used.
[0303] In some cases, suppression may only last for a determined
number of measurements and/or a determined amount of time before
the suppression is turned off. For example, at Point 1908, a host
monitoring device may be configured to suppress only the next 10
(or whatever number desired) measurements before communications are
sent as usual. As another non-limiting example, communications may
only be suppressed for 5 minutes (or other desired time) before
being sent as usual. In some implementations, suppression can be
turned off using pattern recognition. For example, at Point 1908, a
user may suppress communications. Using any method described in
this disclosure, a host monitoring device may detect when the
Host's glucose levels go down and then rebound back up, and may
turn off suppression on the rebound.
[0304] As another non-limiting example, a host monitoring device
and/or remote monitoring device can increase or shorten a delay of
a communication to be sent to a Remote Monitor depending upon Host
and/or Remote Monitor action (e.g., treatment). The host monitoring
device and/or remote monitoring device can manage the increase or
shortening of a delay of a communication based on the type of
communication, specific data within the communication, and/or other
parameters to provide time to receive feedback from Host/Remote
Monitor about Host/Remote Monitor action (e.g., treatment). In some
cases, a host monitoring device and/or remote monitoring device can
increase delays if a Host and/or Remote Monitor manually logs that
a treatment has been performed. Similarly, that delay can be
decreased if the Host and/or Remote Monitors fails to acknowledge a
communication and/or condition, and/or fail to act upon them.
[0305] In some cases, instead of preemption disabling (e.g.,
suppressing) communications, other communications can be sent. For
example, instead of an alert, a notification can be sent saying the
Host's glucose measurement and/or that it is being taken care of.
As another non-limiting example, instead of an alert, an entry in a
log of glucose measurements can be made. In some implementations,
preemption can be handled from a remote monitoring device where
Remote Monitors preempt communications from being sent to one or
more Remote Monitors (including themselves).
[0306] In some implementations, suppression can be done
automatically through pattern recognition. A remote monitoring
device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device
(e.g., Host Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server
504), and/or any other device described in this disclosure can
recognize patterns in Host and/or Remote Monitor data in order to
identify correlations with suppressed communications. In this way,
communications can be preempted automatically when a pattern
reoccurs. For example, suppose a Host typically has a low glucose
reading around 11:30 AM before lunch. However, typically, the Host
eats lunch soon thereafter and the low glucose reading is not an
issue. A remote monitoring device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device
300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host Monitoring Device 200),
server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or any other device described
in this disclosure can suppress any alerts, notifications, and/or
communications, or modify those alerts, notifications and/or
communications, based on that pattern of behavior.
[0307] In some cases, Remote Monitors not only want to know (e.g.,
be alerted, notified, and/or communicated to) when a Host has an
alert-worthy situation, but Host's may also want to know if the
Remote Monitor is actively following the Host's condition. In some
circumstances, knowing when and/or how often Remote Monitors view a
Host's communications can allow Hosts, Remote Monitors, and/or
other users to better gauge how to set permissions and/or
communications settings for individual Remote Monitors based on
what communications were sent to a Remote Monitor's remote
monitoring device, and/or whether (and/or how) such communications
were acknowledged by the Remote Monitor. Furthermore, affirmation
that a Remote Monitor is viewing communications and/or data can
encourage Hosts to use features and/or continue certain activities
and/or treatments.
[0308] In some implementations, a remote monitoring device (e.g.,
Remote Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or
any other device described in this disclosure can track a Remote
Monitor's response behavior to communications, and/or provide
overall monitoring of Host's shared data. In some implementations,
a host monitoring device and/or remote monitoring device can
display a log/report showing the tracked behavior to the Hosts
and/or Remote Monitors. Such a log/report can also be stored in
memory on a server and/or displayed on a display communicatively
and/or operatively coupled to the server.
[0309] FIG. 20 illustrates an example Remote Monitor Response Log
showing how a Remote Monitor responded to communications. Remote
Monitor Response Log 2000 can be stored in memory and/or displayed
on a remote monitoring device (e.g., Remote Monitoring Device 300),
host monitoring device (e.g., Host Monitoring Device 200), and/or
any other device described in this disclosure. In some cases, a
server (e.g., Secure Server 504) can store Log 2000 in memory
and/or display Log 2000 on a display communicatively and/or
operatively coupled to the server. Remote Monitor Response Log 2000
can include entries such as Entry 2002. These entries can state a
communication received by a Remote Monitor and/or that Remote
Monitor's response. For example, Entry 2002 can state that Remote
Monitor received an alert stating the Host had a glucose reading of
205 mg/dL at school. Entry 2002 can also state what the Remote
Monitor did, which as illustrated, shows the Remote Monitor sent a
message in response. In some implementations, clicking on text such
as "sent message" can allow a viewer to see the text of the message
and/or other related data and logs.
[0310] Remote Monitor Reponses Log 2000 can allow a viewer to see
what kinds of communications a Remote Monitor received and/or the
Remote Monitor's responses to such messages. In some cases, this
can allow the viewer to manually examine the communications and/or
responses, and/or act accordingly. Such actions can include
changing the settings and/or permissions of the Remote Monitor
(e.g., adjusting frequency of communications, rights, and/or
privileges of a Remote Monitor, such as by using settings as
discussed with reference to FIGS. 16A-D and/or FIGS. 17A-D).
[0311] In some implementations, a remote monitoring device (e.g.,
Remote Monitoring Device 300), host monitoring device (e.g., Host
Monitoring Device 200), server (e.g., Secure Server 504), and/or
any other device described in this disclosure can perform pattern
recognition and/or adjust settings (e.g., frequency of
communications, rights, and/or privileges of a Remote Monitor)
and/or give automatic responses based on learned behavior from
historical Host/Remote Monitor actions. As an illustrative example,
a remote monitoring device can examine a Remote Monitor's
communication-response behavior and determine that a Remote Monitor
always sends messages after receiving a low alert. The remote
monitoring device can then create prepopulated messages and/or make
suggested responses for the Remote Monitor when the Remote Monitor
receives a low alert. As another example, when a Remote Monitor
always ignores low alerts, a host monitoring device can stop
sending that Remote Monitor's remote monitoring device low alerts.
In some cases, a Remote Monitor's classification can change based
on the Remote Monitor's responsiveness. As an illustrative example,
a Primary Caretaker who is unresponsive may be moved down to a
Secondary Caretaker. The recognition of unresponsiveness and/or
movement of the Primary Caretaker to Secondary Caretaker can be
performed by host monitoring devices, remote monitoring devices,
servers, and/or other devices. In some cases, when a Remote Monitor
is not responsive to certain communications, such communications
can be sent to another Remote Monitor.
[0312] In some cases, it may be desirable for a host monitoring
device and/or remote monitoring device to include the ability to
self-monitor its components. Such can allow malfunctions and/or
hardware/software problems to be detected before they interfere
with health monitoring.
[0313] In some implementations, such self-monitoring can be
accomplished by using components of host monitoring devices and/or
remote monitoring devices to monitor other components in that same
device. For example, a microphone can detect if the speaker is
functioning, an accelerometer can detect if the vibrator motor is
functioning, or an optical sensor can detect optical data to
monitor the display. Such self-monitoring can be included in System
Data. In some implementations, a test sequence can be run to test
one or more components of a host monitoring device and/or remote
monitoring device. Such test sequence can be initiated by the
respective host monitoring device and/or remote monitoring device,
and/or other host monitoring devices and/or remote monitoring
devices in the monitoring network. In some cases, a server can
initiate the test sequence on one or more of the host monitoring
devices and/or remote monitoring devices in the monitoring
system.
[0314] In some implementations, a remote monitoring device can
receive self-monitored data about a host monitoring device. The
remote monitoring device can receive the self-monitored data to
display to the Remote Monitor. This self-monitored data can give
the Remote Monitor peace of mind that the host monitoring device is
properly functioning, which may be indicative of whether the Host
is able to receive an alarm. If failures are found, diagnostics can
identify where the problem might be and determine whether the
failures are clinically risky. For example, if speakers of a host
monitoring device are not working, it could be clinically risky
because a Host may not receive communications such as alerts and
alarms. In some cases, communications regarding a failing or muted
host monitoring device may be escalated because Host may not be
able to see and/or hear clinically important alarms. Examples of
escalation can include: alerts to Remote Monitors escalating
faster, fewer delays, changes in kind of alert, alerting different
Remote Monitors and alerting Remote Monitors of a different
classification, alerting Universal Remote Monitors, etc.
[0315] In the case of remote monitoring device failure, for
example, as indicated by self-monitoring data, the Remote Monitor's
classification can be altered. For example, if the Remote Monitor
with a failing remote monitoring device was the Primary Caretaker,
a different Remote Monitor could become a Primary Caretaker, and
the Remote Monitor with the failing remote monitoring device could
be reclassified.
[0316] In some cases, the remote monitoring device, such as a
Remote Monitor's smartphone operating a remote monitoring software
application (e.g., "remote monitoring app"), may be set up and/or
used by the Remote Monitor with a low volume setting or a mute
option such that the respective Remote Monitor may miss alarms
and/or notifications about the Host's analyte state sent to the
remote monitoring device. Such settings can be detected and
overridden to reliably deliver such alarms and/or notifications to
Remote Monitor.
[0317] In some implementations, remote monitoring app can include a
method for overriding a low volume setting, mute or other
non-disturb mode set by the Remote Monitor on his/her remote
monitoring device. For users' mobile computing devices that include
appropriate vibration hardware to create a vibrate action (such as
smartphones) and do not disturb (DND) modes on their operating
systems, the remote monitoring app can be configured to override
the mute switch or DND modes set by the Remote Monitor on their
smartphone, such as phone calls, texts, notifications, or other
alerts, to reliably alert the Remote Monitor of the Host's analyte
condition in a manner that respects the Remote Monitor's desire to
be uninterrupted, and therefore reduce alert fatigue.
Illustratively, it is necessary that a Host reacts appropriately to
certain states or circumstances associated with the Host's medical
condition. Using the remote monitoring systems and methods in
accordance with the disclosed embodiments, a Remote Monitor can
supplement or augment the Host's management of his/her medical
condition by checking on the Host, particularly when the Host's
state is in alert. Therefore, it is important that the Remote
Monitor also receive the alarms pertaining to the Host's medical
condition (e.g., analyte levels and trend) to promptly and properly
react to their condition. However, Remote Monitors must balance
their responsibility as a remote monitor of a Host with the
numerous interruptions of life, which often occur on the same
remote monitoring device as the remote monitoring app, i.e., the
smartphone, tablet and/or smart wearable device. Thus, in some
embodiments, the remote monitoring app provides an intelligent
alert process to deliver the Host's analyte-related alerts when
Remote Monitor's remote monitoring device is set to mute, low
volume, and/or DND mode. For example, the intelligent alert process
is implemented automatically by the remote monitoring app, so that
setup by the Remote Monitor is not required.
Examples
[0318] In some embodiments of the present technology (example 1), a
method for remote monitoring of a subject's health data by
authorized monitors includes receiving, at a secure server, data
associated with an analyte state of a host that is provided by a
host device operable to receive sensor data generated by a
continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which one or more
remote monitoring devices are authorized by the secure server to
access permissible data of the received data stored on the secure
server based on a set of permissions pre-selected and modifiable by
the host for each remote monitoring device, in which the
permissions are associated with what data is available to a remote
monitoring device once authorized; generating, at the server, a
plurality of classifications including a first classification and a
second classification of the remote monitoring devices authorized
to access permissible data, in which a classification of the remote
monitoring devices designates a hierarchy to provide communications
based on notifications rules to inform an authorized remote
monitoring device about the host's analyte state; and assigning, at
the server, each of the remote monitoring devices to one of the
plurality of classifications, in which the second classification
includes one or both of (i) greater restrictions to the permissible
data than that of the first classification, and (ii) more
restrictive notification rules than the first classification.
[0319] Example 2 includes the method of example 1, in which
assignment of the remote monitoring device to the first and second
classifications is based on one or more of locations of the host
device and the remote monitoring devices, a characteristic of a
user of the remote monitoring device communicated to the server by
the user's remote monitoring device, a relationship between the
user of the remote monitoring device and the host, or a behavior of
a remote monitoring device.
[0320] Example 3 includes the method of example 1, in which
assignment of the remote monitoring device to the first and second
classifications is based at least in part on locations of the host
device and the remote monitoring devices.
[0321] Example 4 includes the method of examples 2 or 3, further
including receiving, at the server, the locations of the host
device and the remote monitoring devices; relegating, by the
server, a remote monitoring device from the first classification to
the second classification when the remote monitoring device exceeds
a predetermined proximity from the host device.
[0322] Example 5 includes the method of example 1, in which
assignment of the remote monitoring device to the first and second
classifications is based at least in part on one or more
characteristics of the users of the remote monitoring devices.
[0323] Example 6 includes the method of examples 2 or 5, in which
the characteristics include health data associated with the user of
the remote monitoring device collected by one or more of a
continuous glucose monitor, a heart rate monitor, or other health
monitoring device.
[0324] Example 7 includes the method of examples 2 or 5, in which
the characteristics include an activity status associated with the
user of the remote monitoring device including an available status,
a busy status, or a sleep status.
[0325] Example 8 includes the method of example 1, in which
assignment of the remote monitoring device to the first and second
classifications is based at least in part on a relationship of the
remote monitor user and the host.
[0326] Example 9 includes the method of examples 2 or 8, in which
the first classification includes the remote monitor user being a
primary caretaker of the host, and the second classification
includes the remote monitor user being one or more of a primary
caretaker, an assigned watcher of the host, a friend of the host,
or a family member of the host.
[0327] Example 10 includes the method of example 1, in which
assignment of the remote monitoring device to the first and second
classifications is based at least in part on a behavior of a remote
monitoring device.
[0328] Example 11 includes the method of example 2 or 10, further
including providing, by the server, a message informative of an
event associated with the analyte state of the host to a first
remote monitoring device assigned to the first classification; and
relegating, by the server, the first remote monitoring device from
the first classification to the second classification based at
least in part on a lack of acknowledgment by the first remote
monitoring device within a predetermined time period after the
providing the message.
[0329] Example 12 includes the method of example 11, in which the
providing includes providing a plurality of messages informative of
a plurality of respective events to the first monitoring device
over a duration of time, and the relegating is based on the lack of
acknowledgment of the first monitoring device to a predetermined
number of instances of the plurality of the provided messages.
[0330] Example 13 includes the method of examples 2 or 10, further
including providing, by the server, a message informative of an
event associated with the analyte state of the host to a first
remote monitoring device assigned to the second classification; and
elevating, by the server, the first remote monitoring device from
the second classification to the first classification based at
least in part on acknowledgment by the first remote monitoring
device within a predetermined time period after the providing the
message.
[0331] Example 14 includes the method of example 13, in which the
providing includes providing a plurality of messages informative of
a plurality of respective events to the first monitoring device
over a duration of time, and the elevating is based at least in
part on the acknowledgment of the first monitoring device to a
predetermined number of instances of the plurality of the provided
messages.
[0332] Example 15 includes the method of examples 1 or 2, in which
the plurality of classifications includes a third classification of
the remote monitoring devices authorized to access permissible
data, in which the third classification includes one or both of (i)
greater restrictions to the permissible data than that of the first
classification or the second classification or both, and (ii) more
restrictive notification rules than the first classification or the
second classification or both.
[0333] Example 16 includes the method of example 1, in which the
authorized remote monitoring devices include a first remote
monitoring device operated by a first remote monitor user and a
second remote monitoring device operated by a second remote monitor
user, in which the first remote monitoring device is assigned to
the first classification, and the second remote monitoring device
is assigned to the second classification.
[0334] Example 17 includes the method of example 16, in which the
first and second remote monitoring devices are in wireless
communication with each other.
[0335] Example 18 includes the method of examples 16 or 17, further
including receiving, at the server, a request from the first
monitoring device to elevate the second remote monitoring device to
the first classification; and elevating, by the server, the second
remote monitoring device from the second classification to the
first classification after acceptance of the request.
[0336] Example 19 includes the method of example 18, further
including prior to the elevating, accepting, by the server, the
request based on an established awareness by the second remote
monitoring device to accept privileges and duties associated with
the first classification.
[0337] Example 20 includes the method of example 16, further
including providing, by the server, an alert informative of an
event associated with the analyte state of the host to the first
remote monitoring device based on the notification rules associated
with the first classification; receiving, at the server, a response
from the first remote monitoring device indicative of inability to
react to the alert or a lack of response from the first remote
monitoring device within a predetermined time period after the
providing the alert; and responsive to the receiving the response
from the first remote monitoring device, providing, by the server,
the alert to the second remote monitoring device.
[0338] Example 21 includes the method of example 20, further
including receiving, at the server, a response from the second
remote monitoring device indicative of ability to react to the
alert.
[0339] Example 22 includes the method of example 21, further
including elevating, by the server, the second remote monitoring
device from the second classification to the first classification
based at least in part on acknowledgment by the second remote
monitoring device within the predetermined time duration after the
providing the alert.
[0340] Example 23 includes the method of example 20, further
including relegating, by the server, the first remote monitoring
device from the first classification to the second classification
based on the response indicative of inability or the lack of
response.
[0341] Example 24 includes the method of example 20, in which the
alert includes information outside of the notification rules
associated with the second classification; and the method further
includes, prior to the providing the alert to the second remote
monitoring device, overriding, by the server, the notification
rules associated with the second classification for the alert to be
provided to the second remote monitoring device based on a severity
factor of the information associated with the alert.
[0342] Example 25 includes the method of examples 1-24, in which
the analyte state includes glucose level.
[0343] Example 26 includes the method of examples 1-25, in which
the notification rules define circumstances to send a message to a
respective remote monitoring device informative of an event
associated with the analyte state of the host, and in which the
notification rules are modifiable by the authorized remote
monitoring devices within a scope of the set of permissions to the
data associated with the respective remote monitoring device.
[0344] Example 27 includes the method of examples 1-25, in which
the permissible data includes (i) retrospective sensor data, (ii)
real time sensor data, and (iii) a trend in the rate of change of
the analyte state of the host.
[0345] In some embodiments of the present technology (example 28),
a method for remote monitoring of a subject's health data by
authorized monitors includes receiving, at a secure server, data
associated with an analyte state of a host that is provided by a
host device operable to receive sensor data generated by a
continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which a plurality of
remote monitoring devices are authorized by the secure server to
access permissible data of the received data stored on the secure
server based on a set of permissions pre-selected and modifiable by
the host for each remote monitoring device, in which the
permissions are associated with what data is available to a remote
monitoring device once authorized; providing, by the server, an
alert informative of an event associated with the analyte state of
the host to selected remote monitoring devices based on
notification rules that define circumstances to send the alert to a
respective remote monitoring device, in which the notification
rules are modifiable by the authorized remote monitoring devices
within a scope of the set of permissions to the data associated
with the respective remote monitoring device; receiving, at the
server, a response from one or more of the selected remote
monitoring device; and processing, by the server, the received
response to determine the ability or inability of the selected
remote monitoring device corresponding to the received response to
react to the alert.
[0346] Example 29 includes the method of example 28, in which the
receiving includes a plurality of responses corresponding from a
plurality of the selected remote monitoring devices, in which the
received responses are indicative of at least one of the selected
remote monitoring devices having the ability to react to the
alert.
[0347] Example 30 includes the method of example 29, further
including providing, by the server, a message to the selected
remote monitors indicating that the at least one of the selected
remote monitoring devices has indicated the ability to react to the
alert.
[0348] Example 31 includes the method of example 30, in which the
providing the message includes providing a log of the received
responses by the selected remote monitors.
[0349] Example 32 includes the method of examples 28, 29, 30 or 31,
further including generating, at the server, a plurality of
classifications including a first classification and a second
classification of the remote monitoring devices authorized to
access permissible data, in which a classification of the remote
monitoring devices designates a hierarchy to provide communications
based on the notifications rules; and assigning, at the server,
each of the remote monitoring devices to one of the plurality of
classifications, in which the second classification includes one or
both of (i) greater restrictions to the permissible data than that
of the first classification, and (ii) more restrictive notification
rules than the first classification.
[0350] Example 33 includes the method of examples 28-32, in which
the permissible data includes (i) retrospective sensor data, (ii)
real time sensor data, and (iii) a trend in the rate of change of
the analyte state of the host.
[0351] Example 34 includes the method of examples 28-33, in which
the analyte state includes glucose level.
[0352] In some embodiments of the present technology (example 35),
a method for remote monitoring of a subject's health data by
authorized monitors includes receiving, at a secure server, data
associated with an analyte state of a host that is provided by a
host device operable to receive sensor data generated by a
continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which a plurality of
host-designated remote monitoring devices are authorized by the
secure server to access permissible data of the received data
stored on the secure server based on a set of permissions
pre-selected and modifiable by the host for each host-designated
remote monitoring device, in which the permissions are associated
with what data is available to a remote monitoring device once
authorized; receiving, by the server, location information of the
host-designated remote monitoring devices and the host device;
determining, by the server, the ability or inability of each of the
host-designated selected remote monitoring devices to react to an
alert informative of a dangerous event associated with the analyte
state of the host based on a proximity of a host-designated
selected remote monitoring device to the host device within a
predetermined distance; upon the determining the inability of all
of the host-designated selected remote monitoring devices to react
to an alert, assigning, by the server, a universal remote
monitoring device not among the host-designated selected remote
monitoring devices, in which the assigning includes generating a
set of notifications rules pertaining to circumstances to send a
message to the universal remote monitoring device informative of
the dangerous event associated with the analyte state of the
host.
[0353] Example 36 includes the method of example 35, in which the
assigning the universal remote monitoring device to at least some
of the data associated with the analyte state of the host includes
authorization to access the at least some of the data for a
temporary time frame.
[0354] Example 37 includes the method of examples 35 or 36, further
including providing, by the server, a communication to the host
device informative of assignment of the universal remote monitoring
device and prompting the host device to accept or decline the
assignment.
[0355] Example 38 includes the method of example 37, receiving, at
the server, a response communication by the host device with an
acceptance or declination of the assignment.
[0356] Example 39 includes the method of example 38, in which the
temporary time frame is determined by the host device.
[0357] Example 40 includes the method of example 35, further
including upon the determining the ability of at least one of the
host-designated selected remote monitoring devices to react to an
alert, revoking, by the server, assignment of the universal remote
monitoring device, in which the revoking includes removing access
of the universal remote monitoring device to at least some of the
data associated with the analyte state of the host.
[0358] Example 41 includes the method of examples 35-40, in which
the notification rules are within a scope of the set of permissions
to the data associated with the host-designated remote monitoring
devices.
[0359] Example 42 includes the method of examples 35-40, in which
the data includes one or more of (i) retrospective sensor data,
(ii) real time sensor data, or (iii) a trend in the rate of change
of the analyte state of the host.
[0360] Example 43 includes the method of example 35-42, in which
the analyte state includes glucose level.
[0361] In some embodiments of the present technology (example 44),
a method for remote monitoring of a subject's health data by
authorized monitors includes receiving, at a secure server, data
associated with an analyte state of a host that is provided by a
host device operable to receive sensor data generated by a
continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which one or more
remote monitoring devices are authorized by the secure server to
access permissible data of the received data stored on the secure
server based on a set of permissions pre-selected and modifiable by
the host for each remote monitoring device, in which the
permissions are associated with what data is available to a remote
monitoring device once authorized, and in which the one or more
remote monitoring devices are assigned notification rules that
define circumstances to send a message to a respective remote
monitoring device informative of an event associated with the
analyte state of the host, in which the notification rules are
modifiable by the authorized remote monitoring devices within a
scope of the set of permissions to the data associated with the
respective remote monitoring device; processing, by the server, an
alert informative of a dangerous event associated with the analyte
state of the host, in which the processed alert is within a set of
notification rules associated with at least one of the authorized
remote monitoring devices; receiving, by the server, an instruction
to suppress sending the message associated with the alert to the at
least one of the authorized remote monitoring devices; and
suppressing, by the server, the sending of the message to the at
least one of the authorized remote monitoring devices.
[0362] Example 45 includes the method of example 44, in which the
dangerous event includes the analyte state of the host exceeding a
predetermined analyte concentration threshold or a predetermined
rate of concentration change threshold.
[0363] Example 46 includes the method of example 44, in which the
processing the alert includes receiving alert data from the host
device, in which the alert data is generated at one or both of the
host device or a sensor electronics device in communication with
the continuous analyte sensor.
[0364] Example 47 includes the method of example 44, in which the
processing the alert includes generating, by the server, the alert
by processing the data to determine if the analyte state exceeds
the predetermined analyte concentration threshold or the
predetermined rate of concentration change threshold.
[0365] Example 48 includes the method of example 44, further
including sending the message associated with the alert to the at
least one of the authorized remote monitoring devices after a
predetermined delay.
[0366] Example 49 includes the method of example 48, in which the
sending the message includes overriding, by the server, the
received instruction to suppress.
[0367] Example 50 includes the method of example 44, further
including prior to the suppressing, processing the data to
determine if the analyte state exceeds a second predetermined
analyte concentration threshold lower than the predetermined
analyte concentration threshold or a second predetermined rate of
concentration change threshold lower than the predetermined rate of
concentration change threshold, in which, if the analyte state
exceeds the second predetermined analyte concentration threshold or
the second predetermined rate of concentration change threshold,
sending the message associated with the alert to the at least one
of the authorized remote monitoring devices after a predetermined
delay, in which the sending includes overriding the received
instruction to suppress.
[0368] Example 51 includes the method of examples 44-50, in which
the permissible data includes (i) retrospective sensor data, (ii)
real time sensor data, and (iii) a trend in the rate of change of
the analyte state of the host.
[0369] Example 52 includes the method of examples 44-51, in which
the analyte state includes glucose level.
[0370] In some embodiments of the present technology (example 53),
a method for remote monitoring of a subject's health data by
authorized monitors includes receiving, at a secure server, data
associated with an analyte state of a host that is provided by a
host device operable to receive sensor data generated by a
continuous analyte sensor worn by the host, in which one or more
remote monitoring devices are authorized by the secure server to
access permissible data of the received data stored on the secure
server based on a set of permissions pre-selected and modifiable by
the host for each remote monitoring device, in which the
permissions are associated with what data is available to a remote
monitoring device once authorized; providing, by the server, a
notification informative of an event associated with the analyte
state of the host to selected remote monitoring devices based on
notification rules that define circumstances to send the
notification to a respective remote monitoring device, in which the
notification rules are modifiable by the authorized remote
monitoring devices within a scope of the set of permissions to the
data associated with the respective remote monitoring device; and
providing, by the server, contextual information with the
notification, the contextual information including a time, an
amount, and/or a type of (i) a medicament taken by the host, (ii) a
food or drink ingested by the host, (iii) an exercise or activity
undertaken by the host, (iv) a level of stress experienced by the
host, or (v) an environmental condition experienced by the host, or
a combination of (i)-(vi) thereof.
[0371] Example 54 includes the method of example 53, in which the
exercise or activity undertaken by the host includes one or more of
running, walking, swimming, skiing or snowboarding, skateboarding,
biking, weight lifting, sitting, resting, or sleeping.
[0372] Example 55 includes the method of example 53, in which the
level of stress experienced by the host includes one or more of
acute or episodic acute stress, chronic stress, high stress, medium
stress, low stress, no stress, anxiety, emotional stress, or panic
attack.
[0373] Example 56 includes the method of example 53, in which the
environmental condition experienced by the host includes one or
more of weather, humidity, pressure, temperature, scenery,
location, or situation including at work, at school, or on break or
vacation.
[0374] Example 57 includes the method of example 53, in which the
notification includes an alert informative of a dangerous event
associated with the analyte state of the host.
[0375] Example 58 includes the method of example 53, further
including generating, at the server, a plurality of classifications
including a first classification and a second classification of the
remote monitoring devices authorized to access permissible data, in
which a classification of the remote monitoring devices designates
a hierarchy to provide communications based on the notifications
rules; and assigning, at the server, each of the remote monitoring
devices to one of the plurality of classifications, in which the
second classification includes one or both of (i) greater
restrictions to the permissible data than that of the first
classification, and (ii) more restrictive notification rules than
the first classification.
[0376] Example 59 includes the method of example 58, further
including prior to the providing contextual information with the
notification, determining, by the server, an assigned
classification of the respective remote monitoring device to
receive the notification; and if the respective remote monitoring
device is assigned to the first classification, then providing the
contextual information with the notification, and if the respective
remote monitoring device is assigned to the second classification,
then not providing the contextual information with the notification
or providing a limited amount of the contextual information with
the notification.
[0377] Example 60 includes the method of example 59, in which the
limited amount of the contextual information is based on a
predetermined categorization determined by the host device.
[0378] Example 61 includes the method of example 53, further
including receiving, at the server, a response from at least one of
the remote monitoring devices, in which the received response
includes contextual data of a remote monitor user operating the
respective remote monitoring device, the contextual data including
a time, an amount, and/or a type of (i) an activity undertaken by
the remote monitor user, (ii) a level of stress experienced by the
remote monitor user, or (iii) an environmental condition
experienced by the remote monitor user, or a combination of
(i)-(iii) thereof.
[0379] Example 62 includes the method of example 61, further
including processing, by the server, the received response to
determine the ability or inability of the at least one remote
monitoring device to react to an alert based on the contextual
data.
[0380] Example 63 includes the method of example 62, in which, when
the contextual data includes an activity, level of stress, or
environmental condition of the remote monitor user indicative of
the inability to react to an alert, the method further includes
providing, by the server, a communication to the host device
including at least some of the contextual data of the received
response.
[0381] Example 64 includes the method of example 62, in which, when
the contextual data includes an activity, level of stress, or
environmental condition of the remote monitor user indicative of
the inability to react to an alert, the method further includes
providing, by the server, a communication to other remote
monitoring devices indicating that the at least one remote
monitoring device is unable to react to alerts.
[0382] Example 65 includes the method of examples 53-64, in which
the permissible data includes (i) retrospective sensor data, (ii)
real time sensor data, and (iii) a trend in the rate of change of
the analyte state of the host.
[0383] Example 66 includes the method of examples 53-65, in which
the analyte state includes glucose level.
[0384] Example 67 includes a continuous analyte sensor system
including a continuous analyte sensor device worn by the host
including the continuous analyte sensor to detect signals
associated with an analyte of the host, and a sensor electronics
module to perform at least some processing of the signals to
generate sensor data and transmitting the sensor data to the host
device; a non-transitory computer program product at least
partially stored on the host device and including instructions
that, when executed by a processor of the host device, causes the
processor to perform at least some processing of the sensor data to
produce the data associated with the analyte state of the host; and
the secure server in communication with the host device to perform
the method of any of the aforementioned examples 1-66.
[0385] In some implementations, a computing system that has
components including a central processing unit ("CPU"),
input/output ("I/O") components, storage, and memory can be used to
execute the monitoring system, or specific components and/or
subcomponents of the monitoring system. The executable code modules
of the monitoring system can be stored in the memory of the
computing system and/or on other types of non-transitory
computer-readable storage media. In some implementations,
monitoring system can be configured differently than described
above.
[0386] Each of the processes, methods, and algorithms described in
the preceding sections can be embodied in, and fully or partially
automated by, code modules executed by one or more computers,
computer processors, or machines configured to execute computer
instructions. The code modules can be stored on any type of
non-transitory computer-readable medium or tangible computer
storage device, such as hard drives, solid state memory, optical
disc, and/or the like. The systems and modules can also be
transmitted as generated data signals (e.g., as part of a carrier
wave or other analog or digital propagated signal) on a variety of
computer-readable transmission mediums, including wireless-based
and wired/cable-based mediums, and can take a variety of forms
(e.g., as part of a single or multiplexed analog signal, or as
multiple discrete digital packets or frames). The processes and
algorithms can be implemented partially or wholly in
application-specific circuitry. The results of the disclosed
processes and process steps can be stored, persistently or
otherwise, in any type of non-transitory.
[0387] The various features and processes described above can be
used independently of one another, or can be combined in various
ways. All possible combinations and sub-combinations are intended
to fall within the scope of this disclosure. In addition, certain
method or process blocks can be omitted in some implementations.
The methods and processes described herein are also not limited to
any particular sequence, and the blocks or states relating thereto
can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For
example, described tasks or events can be performed in an order
other than that specifically disclosed, or multiple can be combined
in a single block or state. The example tasks or events can be
performed in serial, in parallel, or in some other manner. Tasks or
events can be added to or removed from the disclosed example
implementations. The example systems and components described
herein can be configured differently than described. For example,
elements can be added to, removed from, or rearranged compared to
the disclosed example implementations.
[0388] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others,
"can," "could," "might," "may," "e.g.," and the like, is not
generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps
are required for one or more implementations or that one or more
implementations necessarily include logic for deciding, with or
without author input or prompting, whether these features, elements
and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular
embodiment. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and the
like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended
fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts,
operations, and so forth. Also, the term "or" is used in its
inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used,
for example, to connect a list of elements, the term "or" means
one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language
such as the phrase "at least one of X, Y and Z," unless
specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the
context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. can
be either X, Y or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not
generally intended to imply that certain implementations require at
least one of X, at least one of Y and at least one of Z to each be
present. The terms "about" or "approximate" and the like are
synonymous and are used to indicate that the value modified by the
term has an understood range associated with it, where the range
can be .+-.20%, .+-.15%, .+-.10%, .+-.5%, or .+-.1%. The term
"substantially" is used to indicate that a result (e.g.,
measurement value) is close to a targeted value, where close can
mean, for example, the result is within 80% of the value, within
90% of the value, within 95% of the value, or within 99% of the
value. Also, as used herein "defined" can include "predefined"
and/or otherwise determined values, conditions, thresholds,
measurements, and the like.
[0389] While certain example implementations have been described,
these implementations have been presented by way of example only,
and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions disclosed
herein. Thus, nothing in the foregoing description is intended to
imply that any particular feature, characteristic, step, module, or
block is necessary or indispensable. Indeed, the methods and
systems described herein can be embodied in a variety of other
forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in
the form of the methods and systems described herein can be made
without departing from the spirit of the inventions disclosed
herein.
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