CARE ECOSYSTEM

BACKGROUND

Technical Field of Invention

[001] The embodiments herein generally relates to a personal care system and particularly relates to a method and system for an integrated personal care ecosystem. The embodiments herein more particularly relates to a method for providing effective care to the care recipient with a plurality of remote care provider and local support providers as part of the personal care ecosystem.

Description of Related Art

[002] There are some people who are not fully independent (called as care recipient) (e.g. elderly, recovering patients, children, young students). They require to be provided what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance and protection through relevant care, support and / or supervision. The loving ones or care provider is not able to effectively provide the relevant care since they might not always be in physical proximity to the care recipient or because the care is required to be provided for long duration. The care provider requires support of local support providers for regular care. There might also be dependence on external service providers (e.g. licensed practitioners), connected devices (e.g. temperature monitor) and or connected computer readable code (e.g. accelerometer sensing computer readable code). As is evident above, there is a need plurality of providers as part of an entire eco system to provider effective care by the care provider to the care recipient. The objective of current innovation is to create a method and system to integrate the personal care ecosystem though applicable computer readable code, software and tools to provide effective care to the care recipient.

[003] One of the prior arts discloses a medical care management system having a database of patient information including medical history records, comprising a medical record input apparatus; a medical record storage apparatus; a medical record viewing apparatus; a means for automatically scrolling the medical record being displayed by the medical record viewing apparatus; and a comment input apparatus receiving comments from a user of the system relating to the medical record being displayed, and inputting the comments into the medical records storage apparatus linked to the medical record being displayed. The system can further comprise a patient information input information apparatus; and linking means for linking the patient information to at least one stored medical record.

[004] However, the prior arts are limited to area of application such as for child monitoring and patient monitoring. Further, the prior arts ensure an effective monitoring of a care recipient but are limited in extending a support in effective manner when required. Further, the prior arts ensure healthcare but are limited in extending a support for personal welfare, protection, safety etc. in effective manner when required. Also, the priors vastly rely on cellular communications for monitoring and responding to a care related situation, thus making them a less robust system for effective care provision.

[005] One of the prior arts discloses a monitoring and early response system allowing a constant monitoring of a health of a care recipient and further raising an alert to respective authorities in case of an attention required or emergency. The focus of prior art is about devices and system for monitoring and managing early response in case of emergency.

[006] However, the prior arts are limited to area of early response. Further the prior art is about devices and system for monitoring and managing early response in case of emergency but is limed to the dedicated device and is costlier than using a suite of computer readable code that can be used on most of the smart phone.

[007] In the view of the foregoing, there is a need for a method and a system for monitoring and managing a care recipient requirement through an integrated ecosystem. Also, there is a need for a robust method and system of communication between a care recipient, care provider, support provider and service provider. Further there is a need for a generic method and system implementable for various sections of care recipient including an infant, an elderly, a patient, a student, a female an employee or any dependent. Further, there is a need for a method and a system for managing alerts generated and timely response relationship between a care recipient and a care or a service or a support provider respectively.

[008] The above-mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein, as detailed below.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[009] The primary object of the embodiments herein is to provide a method and a system for providing what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance and protection to a care recipient requirement through an integrated ecosystem.

[0010] Another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a robust method and system of communication between a care recipient, a care provider and a service or support provider.

[0011] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a generic method and system implementable for various sections of care recipient including an infant, an elderly, a patient, a student, a female, an employee or any dependent.

[0012] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a method and a system for rendering necessary services for the health, welfare, maintenance and protection through relevant care, support and supervision.

[0013] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for managing alerts and early response relationship between a care recipient and a care or a service or support provider respectively.

[0014] The various embodiments herein provide a system for providing integrated personal care. The system comprises a care recipient module (CRM), a care provider & admin module (CPAM), a support provider module (SuPM), a service provider module (SePM), a connected application module (CAM), and a connected device module (CDM). The CRM comprises a plurality of computer readable code, configuration setting and data with easy to use interface for the care recipient. The CPAM comprises a plurality of CPAM computer readable code, configuration setting, administration setting to use and securely interface with all other modules in the ecosystem. The SuPM comprises a SuPM computer readable code, configuration setting and data to provide local support and supervision to a CRM user and to keep the CPAM updated. The SuPM computer readable code is connected securely to the other modules and is administrated by CPAM. The SePM comprises a SePM computer readable code, configuration setting and data and is connected securely to other modules. The CAM comprises a plurality of computer readable code, configuration setting and interfaces to a plurality of computer readable code available on the care recipients or care or support or service provider smartphones or devices. The CDM interface module comprises a plurality of connected devices connected directly or indirectly to the care recipient or to CRM.

[0015] CARE RECIPIENT MODULE (CRM):

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the CRM comprises a plurality of computer readable code, configuration setting and data with easy-to- use interface for the care recipient. Further, the CRM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely in the ecosystem. Further, the CRM initiates a required pre-programmed action in the ecosystem comprising for a Voice Chat; a Video Chat; a Messaging; Reminders for Pill, Medicine, Food, Water, Events, Schedules etc.; a GPS or Geo-fencing. Further, the CRM comprises of computer readable codes to enable a care recipient device or a part of the care recipient device to be mirrored or a device remotely controlled by the care provider through the CPAM. Further, a plurality of features are provided to facilitate accessibility comprising high-contrast, large font, sticky finger, shaky hands, blinking light notification, sound notification, vibration, output or input through external device, voice control, gesture control are available through a user interface including but not limited to one touch. Further, as required, the CRM can support local language of the care recipient.

[0017] CARE PROVIDER & ADMIN MODULE (CPAM):

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the CPAM comprises of the CPAM computer readable code, configuration setting, administration setting to use and securely interface in the ecosystem. Further the CPAM provides features for registration, installation, setup, configuration, supervision, monitor, and payments. Further the CPAM receives communication such as updates, alerts, and events update from any module of the ecosystem. Further the CPAM monitors information in real-time or through history by event occurrence, hour, day, week, month, year etc. The CPAM also has a database to manage required health and other records. Further the CPAM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the CPAM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. Examples of CPAM users include family member, Partner, Relative, Friend, Neighbour, Guardian etc.

[0019] SUPPORT PROVIDER MODULE (SuPM):

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the SuPM comprises of SuPM computer readable code, configuration setting and data to provide local support and supervision to a CRM user and to keep the CPAM updated. The SuPM app is connected securely to the other modules and is administrated by CPAM. Further the SuPM has features to manage, update or monitor various parameters and to enforce reminders, schedules or events. Further the SuPM user locally update observations, and reports. The SuPM user follows instructions as provided by users of the CRM, the CPAM or the SePM. Further the SuPM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the SuPM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. Examples of SuPM users might include home nurse, therapist, maid, security guard, visiting doctor, pharma, lab, neighbour etc.

[0021] SERVICE PROVIDER MODULE (SePM):

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the SePM comprises of SePM computer readable code, configuration setting and data and is connected securely to other modules. Further the SePM user can be alerted through audio alert, messaging, dial-out, GPS output or other CPAM approved interfaces. Further, the SePM updates observations or reports regarding the CRM user. Further, the SePM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the SePM initiates required action that is preprogrammed. Examples of SePM users might include doctor, medical practitioner, hospital, police, relative, emergency services, neighbor, community club etc. [0023] CONNECTED APPLICATION MODULE (CAM):

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the CAM comprises of a plurality of computer readable code, software, embedded systems, configuration setting and interfaces to interface with a plurality of computer readable code available on the care recipients or care or support or service provider smartphones or devices. Further the CAM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the CAM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. Examples of CAM connectivity are Phone Dialler, Messaging, Chat, Contact Book, Camera, and a plurality of other computer readable code, embedded systems or software accessible by user of CRM or by CRM.

[0025] CONNECTED DEVICE MODULE (CDM):

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the CDM comprises a plurality of connected devices connected directly or indirectly to the care recipient or to CRM. Further, CDM provides connectivity to IoT (Internet of Things), MIoT (Medical Internet of Things), Interface to device(s) connected logically or physically to user of CRM or to CRM or their smart devices. Further the CDM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the CDM initiates required action that is preprogrammed. Examples of CDM interfaces are Wearables, Security Camera, Alarm, Sensors, GPS, Tracker, Smart Tools, Temperature Sensor, Pulse Sensor, BP Senor, Sugar Sensor, Steps Counter, Calories Counter, Sleep Monitor, Active hours motion, Motion or movement sensor, surveillance camera, IoT pill box and a plurality of other devices.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the monitoring devices comprises a wearable device, a camera, a health tracker, a location tracker, an alarm and a plurality of sensors.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the smart device comprises a cellular device, a tablet, a desktop, a laptop and a palmtop.

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention provide a method for providing integrated personal care. The method comprises collection and processing of relevant data of a position, a heath, an activity of a care recipient through the CRM. The information is securely communicated to other relevant modules in the ecosystem. The actions are taken by the relevant modules or the users of the relevant modules. As require, the data and actions are stored for records and further processing.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the readable format comprises an online data format and an offline data format. The online data format comprises but not limited to a XML format, a HTML format, a SQL format, a OData format, a SQLite format, a Google BigQuery, and a Metaweb Object Model.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the offline format comprises .rtf, .doc, .pdf, .tiff, a formatted text, a XPS format and an EPS format.

[0032] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:

[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for integrated personal care, according to one embodiment herein.

[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method for integrated patient care, according to one embodiment herein.

[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method for integrated child care, according to one embodiment herein. [0037] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method for integrated student care, according to one embodiment herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. The embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical, electronic and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0039] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for integrated personal care, according to one embodiment herein. With respect to FIG. 1, the system comprises a care recipient module (CRM) 101, a care provider & admin module (CPAM) 102, a support provider module (SuPM) 103, a service provider module (SePM) 104, a connected application module (CAM) 105, and a connected device module (CDM) 106. The CRM 101 comprises a plurality of computer readable code, configuration setting and data with easy to use interface for the care recipient. The CRM collates the relevant data from various other modules in the ecosystem, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the CRM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. The CPAM 102 comprises of computer readable code, configuration setting, administration setting to use and securely interface with all other modules in the ecosystem. The CPAM can get updates, alerts, events from any module of the ecosystem. The CPAM can monitor and process information received. The CPAM also has a database to manage required records. The CPAM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. The CPAM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. The SuPM 103 comprises of SuPM computer readable code, configuration setting and data. The SuPM app is connected securely to the other modules and is administrated by CPAM. The SuPM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the SuPM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. The SePM 104 comprises of SePM computer readable code, configuration setting and data and is connected securely to other modules. The SePM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the SePM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. The CAM 105 of a plurality of computer readable code, software, embedded systems, configuration setting and interfaces to interface with a plurality of computer readable code available on the care recipients or care or support or service provider smartphones or devices. The CAM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the CAM initiates required action that is pre-programmed. The CDM 106 comprises a plurality of connected devices connected directly or indirectly to the care recipient or to CRM. The CDM provides connectivity to IoT (Internet of Things), MIoT (Medical Internet of Things), Interface to device(s) connected logically or physically to user of CRM or to CRM 101 or their smart devices. The CDM collates the relevant data, processes it and communicates securely with relevant module in the ecosystem. Further the CDM initiates required action that is pre-programmed.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the monitoring devices comprises a wearable device, a camera, a health tracker, a location tracker, an alarm and a plurality of sensors.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the computing device comprises a cellular device, a tablet, a desktop, a laptop and a palmtop.

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention provide a method for providing integrated personal care. The method comprises collection and processing of relevant data of a position, a heath, an activity of a care recipient through the CRM 101. The information is securely communicated to other relevant modules in the ecosystem. Required actions are taken by the relevant modules or the users of the relevant modules. As require, the data and actions are stored for records and further processing by relevant modules. [0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the readable format comprises an online data format and an offline data format. The online data format comprises but not limited to a XML format, a HTML format, a SQL format, a OData format, a SQLite format, a Google BigQuery, and a Metaweb Object Model.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the offline format comprises .rtf, .doc, .pdf, .tiff, a formatted text, a XPS format and an EPS format.

[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method for integrated patient care, according to one embodiment herein. With respect to FIG. 2, the care recipient module collates and processes health related information of a dependent parent or a recovering patient through user inputs, connected computer readable code or connected devices like a wearable device enabled with heath related sensors or internet of things (IoT) devices or mobile based computer readable codes (201). The relevant data is transmitted securely to the care provider & admin module in a real time (202) and also the data is saved on a computing device of the care provider & admin for viewing the data in non-real time (203). The care provider is also facilitated to view support services provided by a support provider (204) including home nurse, therapist, maid, security guard, pharmacy, laboratory and neighbor, and on the basis of performance of the support provider and a health status of the care recipient, the care provider is enabled to contact an on-demand service provider such as family doctor, hospital, police, relative, community club and emergency services (205).

[0046] FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method for integrated child care, according to one embodiment herein. With respect to FIG. 3, the care recipient module collates and processes a health, an activity and a or location of a child through user inputs, connected computer readable code or connected devices like a wearable device enabled with heath related sensors or surveillance and alert devices or mobile based computer readable codes (301). The relevant data is transmitted securely to the care provider & admin module in a real time (302) and also the data is saved on a computing device of the care provider & admin for viewing the data in non-real time (303). The care provider includes working mother, guardian, sibling, family member, relative, friend, and neighbour. The care provider is also facilitated to view a support services provided by a support provider (304) including maid, nanny, creche care taker, and neighbour, and on the basis of performance of the support provider and the status of the care recipient, the care provider is enabled to contact an on-demand service provider such as senior family members, family doctor, hospital, police, relative, and emergency services (305).

[0047] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method for integrated student care, according to one embodiment herein. With respect to FIG. 4, the care recipient module collates and processes a health and a location of a student or an employee through user inputs, connected computer readable code or connected devices like a wearable device enabled or surveillance and alert devices or mobile based computer readable codes (401). The relevant data is transmitted securely to the care provide & admin module in a real time to the computing device of the care provider & admin (402). The care provider includes working mother, guardian, sibling, family member, relative, friend, and neighbour. The care provider is also facilitated to view a support services provided by a support provider (403) including teacher, maid, neighbour and on the basis of performance of the support provider and a health status of the care recipient, the care provider is enabled to contact an on-demand service provider such as senior family members, family doctor, hospital, police, relative, emergency services (404).

[0048] The present invention provides a robust ecosystem for providing an efficient personal care for various sections of society through various layers of communication, thus rendering a plurality of services to a person needing care. The present invention is not limited to a device or a location or a platform on which data is collected, hence collects the data from the devices and the computer readable codes already being used by the care recipient(s). Thus, the present invention is easy to implement in least time and by providing various levels of services i.e. by the care provider(s), the support provider(s) and the on-demand service provider(s), the present invention ensures a timely care and also emergency care extension through a single infrastructure. "Integrated Personal Care Eco System" creates the eco system with relevant roles to ensure that effective care, support and / or supervision to the recipient. This invention is a suite of computer readable code that can be used on most of the smart phone. No dedicated device or equipment is required. This is cost effective and providers mechanism for care provider to provide relevant and continuous care to the care recipient even when the care provider is not in proximity to the care receiver.

[0049] It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims.