A Handheld Wireless Multi-Parameter Health Care Monitoring Device

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed:

4. DESCRIPTION:

Field of the invention:

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of health care monitoring, and more particularly relates to a multi-functional compact and handheld device that enables the user to capture and measure multiple health parameters using respective in-built sensors. The handheld device further incorporates with an enhanced touch screen display which disables or de-activates other applications or sensors when one function is in process.

Background of the invention:

[0002] Portable computing systems are an emerging category of devices. These devices enable users to perform a plurality of tasks. For instance, users may virtually interact and transfer the measurements to other devices using Bluetooth, cloud, server, Wi-Fi, etc. It also records and/or observe information such as images and sounds to control other computing systems. And in some instances, the device measures multiple health parameters, state, and performance of an individual's body.

[0003] Conventionally, measurement of vital parameters is a standard process and has been performed by medical professionals using various devices and equipment. This has been used in intensive care units, dispensaries, hospitals and so on. The portable devices are large in size and cannot be carried to the homes of patients for measuring and monitoring the health status. At the same time, devices of such nature cannot be used at home as it needs professional knowledge and huge cost.

[0004] Conventional multiple parameter monitoring devices which are in use comprises of typically large display that provide continuous monitoring of the patient. In addition to this, devices are meant to be handled only by trained healthcare personnel. But, the user has difficulty in using the device as the selection of the function initiates the start or stop of a test and the user may have the dilemma of what value is to be taken as the patient's measured value for any test is not displayed in a single screen. [0005] In updated technology, multi-parameter handheld device enables the user to capture and measure multiple health parameters i.e., Temperature, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Oxygen Saturation and Pulse Oximetry, Electrocardiogram using sensor ports by taking sensor inputs. It has a touch screen display through which selection and display of measurements are made. The device is connected to the cloud and the measurement data is transferred to other devices through application. However, the integration of plurality of sensors to the device to measure multiple health parameters separately through probes/cables is costly and not compact in design.

[0006] In view of the above observations, there is a need for a multi-functional handheld device which enables the user to capture and measure multiple health parameters using respective in built sensors. There is a need for a compact and handheld medical device i.e., easily hand carried weighing less than conventional devices. There is a need for a handheld device with an enhanced touch screen display which disables or de-activates other applications or sensors when one function is in process. Such a handheld device must have the ability to display an ECG graph in the 12-lead form.

Objectives of the invention:

[0007] The primary objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device that enables the user to capture and measure multiple health parameters using respective in-built sensors.

[0008] Another objective of the invention is to provide a multi-functional compact and handheld medical device i.e., easily hand carried weighing less than 500-700 grams.

[0009] Further objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device in which measurements can be done in digital form i.e., they can be easily transferred over any network to other devices.

[0010] The other objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device which helps in time of emergency as multiple measurements are integrated.

[0011] Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device which can be operated and controlled using both manually using a touch screen display or remotely from an application over wireless interface like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and thereof.

[0012] Yet another objective is to enable a doctor or appropriate healthcare giver to remotely assess and manage the health of the patient.

[0013] Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device which is used by any individual and can be operated and at remote locations without electricity.

[0014] Another objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device with an enhanced touch screen display which disables or de-activates other applications or sensors when one function is in process. [0015] Further objective of the invention is to provide a colour display with background brightness, so that measurement can be done even during nights or darkness thereby enabling the health worker to read the measured values without any difficulty.

[0016] The other objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device that displays ECG graph in the 12-lead form.

[0017] Another objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device which can be operated using both manually using a display or remotely over wireless interface like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and thereof.

[0018] Further objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device which has a mechanism to detect and accommodate either 3 lead ECG or 12 lead ECG cables and appropriately process for the same.

[0019] The other objective of the invention is to provide a handheld device which has a grip design that enables easy holding of device while using it for the stethoscope functionality.

Summary of the Invention:

[0020] The disclosure proposes a handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device. The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0021] In order to overcome the above deficiencies of the prior art, the present disclosure is to solve the technical problem to provide a multi-functional compact and portable handheld device that enables the user to capture and measure multiple health parameters using respective in-built sensors. The handheld device further incorporates with an enhanced touch screen display which disables or de-activates other applications or sensors when one function is in process.

[0022] According to an aspect, the disclosure proposes a handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device. The handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device further comprises an enclosure means which is configured to incorporate a plurality of means and wherein said plurality of means further comprises of a parameter input means, plurality of sensing means, a power means, a processing means, a display means, a wireless communication means and plurality of connecting means.

[0023] The enclosure means may be a box or the like made up of material that includes plastic and other materials with higher strength thereof. The enclosure means may include an elongated type structure comprising of said display means positioned on top angled portion of the elongated means at one end, stethoscope is placed on the other end of said elongated means and the rest of measuring parameter ports are connected to circumferential periphery of said elongated means. The handheld device also has a grip design that enables easy holding of device while using it for the stethoscope functionality. [0024] The parameter input means is configured to initiate an individual to measure different health parameters. The plurality of sensing means is configured to measure the different health parameters. In specific, plurality of sensing means measures different health parameters that may include temperature, blood pressure, blood Glucose, oxygen saturation, and pulse oximetry, auscultation, electrocardiogram and thereof. The plurality of sensing means may be a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a glucose sensor, a pulse rate sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor and thereof. The plurality of sensing means works on an algorithm to sense human interaction and starts the measurement as per the program logic.

[0025] The power means is configured to supply power to activate components and associated circuits incorporated in the device. The processing means is configured to aid in processing the measured health parameters by the plurality of sensing means. The processing means may include a Main Controller Unit (MCU) which aids in communicating with all the plurality of sensing means and activates the associated circuit when each of the functions is selected from the display means.

[0026] The wireless communication means is configured to communicate, collect, initiate the tests remotely and transfer the processed health parameters information to remotely accessible storage like cloud servers, email or so. The Main Controller Unit (MCU) processes the health information as per the calculations specific to the measurement defined by the algorithm and communicates the same to the display means. The Main Controller Unit (MCU) has an additional memory which is available for saving of data internally on the device and transfer processed health parameters information. The wireless communication means may include Bluetooth, 2G network systems, Wi-Fi and thereof.

[0027] The display means is configured with a single application activation feature that deactivates unused functions in the device. The display means may include a touch screen display that aids in displaying all the processed health parameter information to an individual on a single screen. The display means works on a capacitive touch control mechanism and by single application activation feature which is controlled by Main Controller Unit (MCU) that disables or de-activates other functions or sensors when one function is in process or when the device is being charged. The touch screen display may include a colour display that allocates the display area for each of the measurement parameters that indicate different functions to be controlled from the panel and identifies plurality of parameters from the front panel in the form of icons that caters to the several parameters that can be measured by the device. The plurality of connecting means is configured to connect numerous medical devices to the device thereby enabling the individual to handle handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring devices with ease.

[0028] Further, objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from a study of the following portion of the specification, the claims, and the attached drawings.

Detailed description of drawings:

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention, and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram model of components present in a proposed handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0032] FIG. 2B illustrates a front view of a handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0033] FIG. 2C illustrates a side view of a handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0034] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary block diagram model of a Main Controller Unit (MCU) in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0035] FIG. 4 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of a touch screen display with single application activation feature.

[0036] FIG. 5 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of a touch function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0037] FIG. 6 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of adjusting volume of stethoscope head in accordance to an embodiment of the invention. [0038] FIG. 7 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of adjusting calibration codes of glucose strip in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0039] FIG. 8 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of a stethoscope function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0040] FIG. 9 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of a glucose function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0041] FIG. 10 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of a spo2 function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0042] FIG. 11 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of an ECG function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0043] FIG. 12 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of a battery monitor function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0044] FIG. 13A shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of a BPM function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0045] FIG. 13B shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of inflate and deflate functions in accordance to an embodiment of the invention.

[0046] FIG. 14 shows a flow diagram depicting an embodiment of working of a thermo function in accordance to an embodiment of the invention. Detailed invention disclosure:

[0047] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps.

[0048] The present disclosure has been made with a view towards solving the problem with the prior art described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a multi functional compact and handheld device that enables the user to capture and measure multiple health parameters using respective in-built sensors. The handheld device further incorporates with an enhanced touch screen display which disables or de-activates other applications or sensors when one function in process.

[0049] According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIG. 1 refers to a block diagram of components in a proposed handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device 100. The device which can be remotely controlled and operated through the wireless communication interface. The handheld device 100 further comprises an enclosure means 101.

[0050] The enclosure means 101 is configured to incorporate a plurality of means and wherein said plurality of means further comprises of a parameter input means 102, plurality of sensing means 103, a power means 104, a processing means 105, a display means 106, wireless communication means 107 and plurality of connecting means 108.

[0051] The enclosure means 101 may be a box or the like made up of material that includes plastic and other materials with higher strength thereof. The enclosure means 101 may include an elongated type structure comprising of said display means 106 positioned on top angled portion of the elongated means at one end, stethoscope is placed on the other end of said elongated means and the rest of measuring parameter ports are connected to circumferential periphery of said elongated means. [0052] The parameter input means 102 is configured to initiate an individual to measure different health parameters. The plurality of sensing means 103 is configured to monitor the different health parameters. The plurality of sensing means 103 monitors different health parameters that may include temperature, blood pressure, blood Glucose, oxygen saturation, and pulse oximetry, electrocardiogram and thereof. The plurality of sensing means 103 may be a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a glucose sensor, a pulse rate sensor and thereof. The plurality of sensing means 103 works on an algorithm to sense human interaction and starts the measurement as per the program logic. The power means 104 is configured to supply power to activate components and associated circuits incorporated in the device.

[0053] The processing means 105 is configured to aid in processing the monitored health parameters by the plurality of sensing means 103. The processing means 105 may include a Main Controller Unit (MCU) which communicates with all the plurality of sensing means 103 and activates the associated circuit when each of the functions is selected from the display means.

[0054] The wireless communication means 107 is configured to communicate, collect, initiate the tests remotely and transfer the processed health parameters information to remotely accessible storage like cloud servers, email or so. The Main Controller Unit (MCU) processes the health information as per the calculations specific to the measurement defined by the algorithm and communicates the same to the display means 106. The Main Controller Unit (MCU) has an additional memory which is available for saving of data internally on the device and transfer processed health parameters information. The wireless communication means 107 may include Bluetooth, 2G network systems, Wi-Fi and thereof.

[0055] The wireless communication means 107 communicates with an application which stores multiple patient or individual data for all the parameters even with no network connectivity and then transfer it to any connected server when the network is available. This capability of the wireless communication means 107 allows any health worker working in mass screening of patients or individuals to collect data for every patient and then upload the data at a later point of time to a server.

[0056] The display means 106 includes a touch screen that is configured to start/stop a selected plurality of sensing means 103 with a single touch activation feature that deactivates the other plurality of sensing means 103 in the device. The display means 106 helps in displaying all the processed health parameter information of an individual on a single screen. The display means 106 works on a capacitive touch control mechanism which is controlled by Main Controller Unit (MCU) that disables or de-activates other functions or sensors when one function is in process. The touch screen display may include a colour display that allocates the display area for each of the measurement parameters that indicate different functions to be controlled from the panel and identifies plurality of parameters from the front panel in the form of icons that caters to the several parameters that can be measured by the handheld monitoring device 100.

[0057] The plurality of connecting means 108 is configured to connect numerous medical devices/accessories to the device thereby enabling the individual to handle wireless multi parameter health care monitoring devices with ease.

[0058] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2A to 2C refers to different views (perspective, front and side) of a handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device 200.

[0059] The handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device 200 comprises of a Main Controller Unit (MCU). The handheld device 200 comprises of SP02 port 201, blood pressure cuff insert port 202, headphone jack 203, USB port 204, touch screen display 205, power switch 206, battery charging indication LED 207, LED torch 208, stethoscope head 209, thermometer 210, glucose strip port 211, and ECG port 212. [0060] The Main Controller Unit (MCU) further comprises of sensors and mechanics to test different health parameters like Temperature, SP02, Auscultation, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, and ECG. The ports for each of these functions are easily accessible and can be pointed to the corresponding parts of the body for measurement.

[0061] When the Main Controller Unit (MCU) is powered ON, then the touch screen display 205 is activated with the detailed menu containing plurality of the functions that the handheld device 200 can measure. In specific, the touch screen display 205 works on a capacitive touch control mechanism and by a single touch i.e., which can activate the selected function to start or stop.

[0062] For an instance, if the SP02 function is selected from touch screen display (TSD) 205, then the SP02 sensor gets activated and starts the measurement. The handheld device 200 senses the availability at the sensor port 201 and based on the detection, touch screen display (TSD) 205 displays the value or error as applicable. During this process, the touch screen display (TSD) 205 configured with single application activation feature that deactivates unused functions thus preventing multiple sensors from getting activated.

[0063] The touch screen display (TSD) 205 provides an option to increase or decrease the volume of the stethoscope head 209 functions when selected.

[0064] The handheld device 200 works as a regular Stethoscope and compatible to a regular headphone for listening to the heart and lung sound. The heart and lung sound heard through the headphone connected to the jacks 203 are also recorded and saved internally on the device 200 electronically. This file is saved as a wav file when transferred over the wireless communication means to the application. The application has the option to display the audio files as a graph as well as save it locally or on to remote servers so as to replay the audio files at a later point of time for further investigation if required. The sounds can be heard locally using any standard 3.5mm jack headphones 203.

[0065] The touch screen display (TSD) 205 aids in displaying the ECG graph on the screen when the ECG function is selected from ECG port 212. The touch screen display (TSD) 205 displays the ECG graph on the device 200 that screens in the 12-lead form.

[0066] The device 200 has a mechanism to detect the presence of either 3 lead ECG or 12 lead ECG cables and appropriately process for the same. One method of doing so is to read the configuration bits through general purpose 10s and decipher if the cable is 3 lead or 12 lead. Another mechanism is to read a particular register in the Analog front end chip used in the cable to detect the type of device which can be remotely controlled and operated through the wireless communication interface.

[0067] A graphical plot version of the ECG is generated and transmitted on the wireless communication means to the application so as to display the results for all the leads and this image is available on a server or telemedicine platform when an individual uploads it.

[0068] As another example, when the Blood Pressure function is selected from the touch screen display (TSD) 205, then the cuff attached to the individual and connected to the blood pressure cuff insert port 202 automatically starts inflating and the pressure that is inflated gets displayed on the screen of the device 200. Similarly, the deflation of the cuff is also read on the screen. The pressure sensor detects the systolic and diastolic values based on the algorithm.

[0069] The stethoscope head 209 in the handheld device 200 has an angle position enables the touch screen display (TSD) 205 to be visible to the caregiver even in use. The handheld device also has a grip design that enables easy holding of device while using it for the stethoscope functionality. [0070] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 3 refers to the Main Controller Unit (MCU) 300. The Main Controller Unit (MCU) 300 comprises of the electronic circuit with the core processing unit, external or additional memory 301, interfaces to the sensors and external ports 302, interface to the touch screen display (TSD) 303, electro mechanic systems 304, interface to power management system 305 and modules for external communication i.e., interface to human body 306.

[0071] The Main Controller Unit (MCU) 300 is connected with the touch screen display (TSD) 303 through specific protocols for communication purposes as well as for display purposes. The touch screen display (TSD) 303 has a colour display and allocates the display area for each of the measurement parameters that indicate different functions to be controlled from the panel. The touch screen display (TSD) 303 identifies plurality of parameters on the front panel in the form of icons that caters to the several parameters that can be measured by the device 300.

[0072] When the individual touches the particular icon on the panel, the touch screen display (TSD) 303 interfaces with the Main Controller Unit (MCU) 300 through a communication protocol interface and communicates with the sensors and activates the associated circuit when each of the function is selected from the touch screen display (TSD) 303. The Main Controller Unit (MCU) 300 collects the responses or measurements, processes them to get the relevant health parameter and communicates back to the touch screen display (TSD) 303.

[0073] The core processor unit communicates with the power management system 305 which aids in supplying the power to the entire Main Controller Unit (MCU) 300 as well as to the touch screen display (TSD) 303. The power is obtained from an external battery that can be recharged when required. The touch screen display (TSD) 303 has the battery charge indicator thereby notifying the individual to charge the device when essential. A charging indicator LED is visible for the individual and turns ON when the device is being charged and turns OFF when the charging is complete. [0074] The Main Controller Unit (MCU) 300 has additional memory 301 available for saving of data internally on the device and can transfer the processed health parameters information to other devices located remotely that may include Cloud Server or so using wireless communication means that may include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and thereof.

[0075] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 4 refers to a flow chart depicting a single application activation feature of a touch screen display 400.

[0076] The handheld device which can be operated and controlled using both manually using a touch screen display (TSD) 400 or remotely from an application over wireless interface 403 like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and thereof. When the handheld device is powered ON, the touch screen display (TSD) 400 gets activated or initialized at step 401 and displays the function parameters icons which are measured by the device at step 402. Each section of the display is differentiated by a distinct colour to enable the individual to select the appropriate function with ease. The Main Controller Unit (MCU) keeps polling internally and checks for any interrupts from the touch screen display (TSD) 400.

[0077] When the individual clicks the touch screen display (TSD) 400 based on the section, then the particular action is triggered by the touch screen display (TSD) 400 and transfers an interrupt to the Main Controller Unit (MCU) through the communication interface. The corresponding sensors get activated through the Main Controller Unit (MCU).

[0078] The sensors work on the algorithm to sense human interaction and start the measurement as per the program logic. When the specified task is completed as per the logic, then the values are transferred back to the Main Controller Unit (MCU) which then communicates the same to the touch screen display (TSD) 400 as per the calculations specific to the measurement defined by the algorithm. [0079] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 5 refers a flow chart depicting working of a touch function 500. When the individual clicks the touch function 500 based on the section, then the particular action is triggered by the touch screen display (TSD) and transfers an interrupt to the Main Controller Unit (MCU) through the communication interface. Compare whether the touch point of function is within touch grid or not. If yes, then the corresponding sensors of function gets activated through the Main Controller Unit (MCU).

[0080] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 6 refers a flow chart depicting about adjusting volume of stethoscope head 600. The touch screen display (TSD) provides an option to increase or decrease the volume of the stethoscope head functions when selected. In specific, if the touch point is within volume up grid, then increases the volume and if the touch point is within volume down grid, then decreases the volume.

[0081] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 7 refers a flow chart depicting about adjusting calibration codes of glucose strip 700. The touch screen display (TSD) provides an option to increase or decrease the calibration codes of glucose strip functions when selected. In specific, if the touch point is within volume up grid, then increases the calibration code and if the touch point is within volume down grid, then decreases the calibration code.

[0082] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 8 refers a flow chart depicting working of a stethoscope function 800. The handheld device works as a regular Stethoscope and compatible to a regular headphone for listening to the heart and lung sound. The heart and lung sound heard through the headphone connected to the jacks are also recorded and saved internally on the device electronically. The application has the option to display the audio files as a graph as well as save it locally or on to remote servers so as to replay the audio files at a later point of time for further investigation if required.

[0083] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 9 refers a flow chart depicting working of a glucose function 900. [0084] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 10 refers a flow chart depicting working of a SP02 function 1000. If the SP02 function is selected by the individual from touch screen display (TSD), then the SP02 sensor gets activated and starts the measurement. The handheld device senses the availability at the sensor port and based on the detection, touch screen display (TSD) displays the value or error as applicable. During this process, the touch screen display (TSD) configured with single application activation feature that deactivates unused functions thus preventing multiple sensors from getting activated.

[0085] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 11 refers a flow chart depicting working of an EGG function 1100. The touch screen display (TSD) aids in displaying the ECG graph on the screen when the ECG function is selected from ECG port. The touch screen display (TSD) displays the ECG graph on the device that screens in the 12-lead form.

[0086] The handheld device has a mechanism to detect the presence of either 3 lead ECG or 12 lead ECG cables and appropriately process for the same. One method of doing so is to read the configuration bits through general purpose 10s and decipher if the cable is 3 lead or 12 lead. The other mechanism is to read a particular register in the Analog front end chip used in the cable to detect the type.

[0087] A graphical plot version of the ECG is generated and transmitted on the wireless communication means to the application so as to display the results for all the leads and this image is available on a server or telemedicine platform when an individual uploads it.

[0088] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 12 depicts a flow diagram for working of a battery monitor function 1200. The battery voltage is periodically compared with threshold values (i.e., full threshold or low threshold) and displays the output accordingly. If the battery voltage of display is low then the system halts. [0089] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 13A and 13B refers to flow charts depicting working of a BPM function 1300 with inflate and deflate functions. If the blood pressure function is selected from the touch screen display (TSD), then the cuff is attached to the individual and connected to the blood pressure cuff insert port. The blood pressure cuff insert port automatically starts inflating and then the pressure that is inflated gets displayed on the screen of the handheld device. Similarly, the deflation of the cuff is also read on the screen. If any defluxions occurs then the function can be aborted and does not create any malfunctioning for the further forthcoming readings. The pressure sensor detects the systolic and diastolic values based on the algorithm.

[0090] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, Fig. 14 refers a flow chart depicting working of a thermo function 1400. If the thermo function is selected from the touch screen display (TSD), then the temperature sensor gets activated and starts the measurement. If any defluxions occurs then the function can be aborted and does not create any malfunctioning for the further forthcoming readings. The handheld device senses the availability at the sensor port and based on the detection, touch screen display (TSD) displays the value or error as applicable.

[0091] The handheld device can be incorporated with a camera to capture real-time images of the individual or sections of the body. The handheld device has the capability to incorporate a mechanism to scan the QR code of any government identification such as Aadhar and map the captured health parameters with the decoded id and upload to cloud server thereby preventing unnecessary errors in demographics capture.

[0092] Numerous advantages of the present disclosure may be apparent from the discussion above. In accordance with the present disclosure, a multi-functional compact and handheld device is proposed i.e., weighing less than 500-700 grams which enables the user to capture and measure multiple health parameters using respective in-built sensors. The handheld device further incorporates with an enhanced touch screen display which disables or de-activates other applications or sensors when one function is in process. The device can be operated using both manually using a touch screen display or remotely from an application over wireless interface like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and thereof.

[0093] The proposed handheld device provides protection to an individual as the device cannot be used while being charged. The device is disabled from performing any test measurements for safe operation. The handheld device is used by any individual and can be operated at remote locations without electricity. The handheld device provides a colour display with background brightness, so that measurement can be done even during nights or darkness thereby enabling the health worker to read the measured values without any difficulty.

[0094] The proposed handheld device can be pre-dominantly utilized in the rural areas where access to healthcare is limited and dependent on the health workers who visit the homes of the patients. The proposed disclosure can also be used during community health check-ups like in camps and thereof. The handheld device can be used in home health care where professionals monitor the health of the patients especially the geriatrics who need frequent monitoring. At the same time, this device is also useful for postoperative monitoring when care to the patient has to be continuous.

[0095] The device can be used in hospitals by nurses manning wards to monitor the vitals of the patients and doctors could also use the handheld device in their clinics to improve their care facilities. The handheld device is ideal for point of care testing for use by ambulance paramedics.

[0096] The device is also suited to aid in disaster management and can also be used in any area where the handheld wireless multi-parameter health care monitoring device is applicable and useful. [0097] It will readily be apparent that numerous modifications and alterations can be made to the processes described in the foregoing examples without departing from the principles underlying the invention, and all such modifications and alterations are intended to be embraced by this application.