Medical information device and system and method of use
View Patent ↗A medical information device ( 1 ) and two dimensional bar code ( 2 ) for storing an individual's emergency medical information on and/or providing remote access to the medical information. The medical information device may be updated by an individual over the Internet by sending updated information to a central location that updates the information in a central database. The medical information device is capable of storing medical information directly therein and/or of providing remote access to medical information stored in a central database. This is accomplished by using a two-dimensional barcode 2 , such as a Quick Response Code (“QR code”) ( 3 ) or other matrix barcode, that is capable of storing text and/or URL information that may be opened by an electronic device or other imaging device, such as a smart phone.
1. A method for using a medical information device for storing medical information and providing medical information to first responders and medical personnel comprising the steps of:
a. the individual providing a service provider with his or her contact information;
b. the service provider reviewing the contact information and rendering a decision on whether to allow the individual to have an account;
c. an individual creating an account with a service provider over the internet;
d. the individual's medical information being provided to the service provider to be saved in a central database; the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code; and
e. the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code that is personalized to the individual's account.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising steps of:
the service provider deciding to allow the individual to have an account; and
the service provider creating an account and providing the individual with a username and password.
3. The method of claim 1 further comprising steps of:
a first responder scanning the two dimensional bar code using an electronic device and obtaining the individual's medical information.
4. The method of claim 3 further comprising a step of:
the first responder translating the medical information to a foreign language using the electronic device.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an identification card.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an adhesive backed material.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a bracelet.
8. The method of claim 1 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a key chain.
9. A system for using a medical information device for storing medical information and providing medical information to first responders and medical personnel comprising:
the individual providing a service provider with his or her contact information;
the service provider reviewing the contact information and rendering a decision on whether to allow the individual to have an account;
an individual creating an account with a service provider over the internet;
the individual obtaining a medical information device;
the individual's medical information being provided to the service provider to be saved in a central database; the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code; and
the individual obtaining a two dimensional bar code that is personalized to the individual's account.
10. The system of claim 9 further comprising:
the service provider deciding to allow the individual to have an account; and
the service provider creating an account and providing the individual with a username and password.
11. The system of claim 9 further comprising:
a first responder scanning the two dimensional bar code using an electronic device and obtaining the individual's medical information.
12. The system of claim 11 further comprising:
the first responder translating the medical information to a foreign language using the electronic device.
13. The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an identification card.
14. The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on an adhesive backed material.
15. The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a bracelet.
16. The system of claim 9 wherein:
said two dimensional bar code is located on a key chain.