| 摘要 |
A system and method for obtaining controlled information delivery of many kinds from a test taker. In one aspect, the system and method provide a medical test device delivery, retrieval and data distribution system in a secure and efficient format. In this aspect, the method comprises: transmitting a data collector to an end user; collecting the data collector from the end user; and transmitting user data from the collector to authorized users. The step of transmitting may comprise shipping a medical test device to a patient, and may further comprise the sub-steps of accepting a request to ship a device from a requesting user; and communicating with a shipper directing shipment to the end user. In the aforementioned method, the user must be authorized to make the request for the shipment. The method may further comprise distributing the results of the test to the user via a combination of public and/or private networks. In a further aspect, the invention comprises a method for distributing a test device and providing test results to authorized users. In this aspect, the method may comprise the steps of collecting an order for a device; transmitting a test device to a user; retrieving the test device from the user subsequent to the user imputing data into the device; extracting test results from the test device; and transmitting test results to an authorized individual. In a further aspect, the collection step may be performed using an information server coupled to a public network and include the sub-step of verifying the end user as having authorized transmission of the data collector to the end user. |
