MEDICAL DATA COLLECTION APPARATUS
A physiological data collection device obtains physiological data from a subject interface on a subject. The physiological data collection device includes a data connector such as a USB connector for connecting directly to a computer. When the physiological data collection device is connected to the computer, the physiological data is uploaded to a remote data processing center for computer-based analysis and review by a medical professional. A report can be provided to the subject based on the analysis and review. When the subject interface is physically connected to the physiological data collection device, the data connector is prevented from being connected to an external device such as the computer.
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28 . An ECG monitoring system comprising:
a portable ECG data collection unit; and
a lead-wire set comprising an electrode lead having a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a lead socket for connecting to an ECG electrode, the second end terminating in a data connector configured to connect, mechanically and electrically, to the ECG data collection unit;
wherein the data connector comprises an engagement mechanism for coupling to the ECG data collection unit, the engagement mechanism being configured to support the weight of the ECG data collection unit.
29 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 28 , wherein the engagement mechanism is configured to connect reversibly to the ECG data collection unit.
30 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 29 , wherein the engagement mechanism comprises a clip.
31 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 30 , wherein the ECG data collection unit comprises a clip receptacle configured to mate with the clip.
32 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 31 , wherein the engagement mechanism comprises a tab which, when pressed, disengages the clip from the ECG data collection device.
33 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 32 , wherein the data connector includes electrical contacts configured to electrically connect to the ECG data collection unit.
34 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 33 , wherein the ECG data collection unit includes a male connector, and wherein the data connector of the lead-wire set includes a receptacle for receiving the male connector.
35 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 34 , wherein the ECG data collection unit comprises a battery.
36 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 35 , wherein the battery is sized to power the ECG data collection unit for a predefined time period.
37 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 36 , wherein the predefined time period is 14 days.
38 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 37 , wherein the ECG data collection unit comprises a computer-readable memory sized to retain ECG data collected over the predefined time period.
39 . The ECG monitoring system of claim 38 , wherein the lead-wire set further comprises a lanyard connected to the data connector.
40 . A lead-wire set comprising:
an electrode lead having a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a lead socket for connecting to an ECG electrode, the second end terminating in a data connector configured to connect, mechanically and electrically, to a data collection unit;
wherein the data connector comprises an engagement mechanism for coupling to the ECG data collection unit, the engagement mechanism being configured to support the weight of the data collection unit.
41 . The lead-wire set of claim 40 , wherein the engagement mechanism is configured to connect reversibly to the ECG data collection unit.
42 . The lead-wire set of claim 41 , wherein the engagement mechanism comprises a clip.
43 . The lead-wire set of claim 42 , wherein the ECG data collection unit comprises a clip receptacle configured to mate with the clip.
44 . The lead-wire set of claim 43 , wherein the engagement mechanism comprises a tab which, when pressed, disengages the clip from the ECG data collection unit.
45 . The lead-wire set of claim 44 , wherein the data connector includes electrical contacts configured to electrically connect to the ECG data collection unit.
46 . The lead-wire set of claim 45 , wherein the data connector of the lead-wire set includes a receptacle for receiving the male connector.
47 . The lead-wire set of claim 46 , wherein the lead-wire set further comprises a lanyard connected to the data connector.