PULSE MONITORING

摘要

The present invention relates generally to pulse monitoring and, more particularly, to a device, system, method, and program product for monitoring a user's pulse. In one embodiment, the invention provides a pulse monitoring device comprising: a device for detecting a pulse of an individual; and a transmission device for transmitting data related to the detected pulse.

主权项

1. A pulse monitoring system comprising:
a monitoring device for monitoring a pulse of an individual, the device being operable to detect a pulse and transmit data related to the detected pulse; a communication device operable to receive data from the monitoring device and initiate a communication; and a program product which, when executed, is operable to carry out a method comprising:
receiving data related to the detected pulse;analyzing the data related to the detected pulse and determining either or both of a heart rate or a heart beat regularity;determining whether the data are indicative of a heart rate or heart beat outside a predetermined parameter; andin the case that the data are indicative of a heart rate or heart beat being outside a predetermined parameter, initiating at least one of the following events: an alert to the individual, a communication, a transmission of data, or a storing of data.