Abstract: A secure medical device system (30; 30?) includes a computer processing device (42) that includes a processor, memory in communication with the processor, an interface enabling communication between the processor and a diagnostic test unit (40; 40?), a first wireless access point (48A), computer-readable instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor providing a locally-served web site (46) that is browser accessible over the first wireless access point, and a second wireless access point (48B) operable concurrently with and independent from the first wireless access point. The locally-served web site is adapted to receive control instructions over the first wireless access point and to generate command signals transmittable over the interface to the diagnostic test unit, and the second wireless access point enables communication between the processor and an external network (36).

Abstract: A secure medical device system (30; 30?) includes a computer processing device (42) that includes a processor, memory in communication with the processor, an interface enabling communication between the processor and a diagnostic test unit (40; 40?), a first wireless access point (48A), computer-readable instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor providing a locally-served web site (46) that is browser accessible over the first wireless access point, and a second wireless access point (48B) operable concurrently with and independent from the first wireless access point. The locally-served web site is adapted to receive control instructions over the first wireless access point and to generate command signals transmittable over the interface to the diagnostic test unit, and the second wireless access point enables communication between the processor and an external network (36).

Abstract: A secure medical device system includes a computer processing device that includes a processor, memory in communication with the processor, an interface enabling communication between the processor and a diagnostic test unit, a first wireless access point, computer-readable instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor providing a locally-served web site that is browser accessible over the first wireless access point, and a second wireless access point operable concurrently with and independent from the first wireless access point. The locally-served web site is adapted to receive control instructions over the first wireless access point and to generate command signals transmittable over the interface to the diagnostic test unit, and the second wireless access point enables communication between the processor and an external network.

Abstract: A secure medical device system includes a computer processing device that includes a processor, memory in communication with the processor, an interface enabling communication between the processor and a diagnostic test unit, a first wireless access point, computer-readable instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor providing a locally-served web site that is browser accessible over the first wireless access point, and a second wireless access point operable concurrently with and independent from the first wireless access point. The locally-served web site is adapted to receive control instructions over the first wireless access point and to generate command signals transmittable over the interface to the diagnostic test unit, and the second wireless access point enables communication between the processor and an external network.

Abstract: A secure medical device system (30; 30?) includes a computer processing device (42) that includes a processor, memory in communication with the processor, an interface enabling communication between the processor and a diagnostic test unit (40; 40?), a first wireless access point (48A), computer-readable instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor providing a locally-served web site (46) that is browser accessible over the first wireless access point, and a second wireless access point (48B) operable concurrently with and independent from the first wireless access point. The locally-served web site is adapted to receive control instructions over the first wireless access point and to generate command signals transmittable over the interface to the diagnostic test unit, and the second wireless access point enables communication between the processor and an external network (36).

Abstract: A method of analyzing a medical condition includes creating a wireless communication link between a base unit and a test device at a first location, initiating a test protocol utilizing the test device at the first location, remotely controlling the test protocol with the base unit, generating test data using the test device according to the test protocol, and transmitting the test data to a second location at a different site than the first location. The test data is indicative of performance of a physiological function.

Abstract: A system includes a test device at a test location, a recipient computer at a diagnosis center, and a server operatively connected to the test device and the recipient computer remote from the test location and diagnosis center at a different facility. The test device can generate test data. The recipient computer is configured to receive the patient data from the test device and display the test data to a medical specialist for entry of a diagnosis. The server can send a signal to the recipient computer after the test device produces test data, and further transmit input indicative of the diagnosis to the computer at the test location.

Abstract: A system includes a test device at a test location, a recipient computer at a diagnosis center, and a server operatively connected to the test device and the recipient computer remote from the test location and diagnosis center at a different facility. The test device can generate test data. The recipient computer is configured to receive the patient data from the test device and display the test data to a medical specialist for entry of a diagnosis. The server can send a signal to the recipient computer after the test device produces test data, and further transmit input indicative of the diagnosis to the computer at the test location.

Abstract: A system includes a test device at a test location, a recipient computer at a diagnosis center, and a server operatively connected to the test device and the recipient computer remote from the test location and diagnosis center at a different facility. The test device can generate test data. The recipient computer is configured to receive the patient data from the test device and display the test data to a medical specialist for entry of a diagnosis. The server can send a signal to the recipient computer after the test device produces test data, and further transmit input indicative of the diagnosis to the computer at the test location. The billing computer is configured to receive billing information from the test device and recipient computer, and transmit signals conveying information indicative of billing signals to a payer computer selected as a function of insurance information contained in the patient record.

Abstract: A system includes a test device at a test location, a recipient computer at a diagnosis center, and a server operatively connected to the test device and the recipient computer remote from the test location and diagnosis center at a different facility. The test device can generate test data. The recipient computer is configured to receive the patient data from the test device and display the test data to a medical specialist for entry of a diagnosis. The server can send a signal to the recipient computer after the test device produces test data, and further transmit input indicative of the diagnosis to the computer at the test location. The billing computer is configured to receive billing information from the test device and recipient computer, and transmit signals conveying information indicative of billing signals to a payer computer selected as a function of insurance information contained in the patient record.

Abstract: A system for testing and diagnosis of a medical condition includes a test device located at a test location and configured to perform a medical testing protocol for generating test data, and a recipient computer for receiving the patient data from the test device. The test device includes a computer and memory module for storing a patient record containing test data and a communications module for sending the patient record to a medical specialist. The test data comprises vascular test data. The recipient computer displays the test data to the medical specialist at a diagnosis center located remote from the test location. The recipient computer includes an input device configured to enter input indicative of a diagnosis by the medical specialist as a function of medical analysis of the test data. The input indicative of the diagnosis includes an electronic signature executed by the medical specialist.

Abstract: A system for testing and diagnosis of a medical condition includes a test device located at a test location and configured to perform a medical testing protocol for generating test data, and a recipient computer for receiving the patient data from the test device. The test device includes a computer and memory module for storing a patient record containing test data and a communications module for sending the patient record to a medical specialist. The test data comprises vascular test data. The recipient computer displays the test data to the medical specialist at a diagnosis center located remote from the test location. The recipient computer includes an input device configured to enter input indicative of a diagnosis by the medical specialist as a function of medical analysis of the test data. The input indicative of the diagnosis includes an electronic signature executed by the medical specialist.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently providing high-quality medical diagnostic service is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a computer-controlled diagnostic device is placed in a location, such as a primary care clinic, where the device can be the most timely used. The device is linked by a computer network to a computer accessible by an expert diagnostician, who is qualified to express diagnostic opinions based on his or her review of the test data from the test device. The linkage can be either direct, moderated by an intermediate computer, which distributes diagnostic tasks to a team of diagnosticians, facilitates remote control and troubleshooting of the test devices by qualified personnel and remote training of the end-users of the test device, and manages billing by the clinics, diagnosticians and the provider of the diagnostic service system. Timely testing of patients in an economical manner is thus achieved.