Preventing DiseaseNew mobile health [mHealth] and telemetry monitoring [teleHealth] solutions use cellular
M2M (machine-to-machine) technology and web-based platforms to connect medical devices, aggregate health data and provide a true comprehensive look at patient well being. These new mHealth systems allow greater transparency and quick and easy access to medical data while maintaining very stringent requirements for security and patient-doctor confidentiality and privacy. With Cinterion
M2M technology, vital patient data is transmitted securely over wireless networks utilizing the latest encryption technologies and security mechanisms inherent in modern cellular networks.
Case summaryWireless fitness devices like this blood pressure meter allow people to monitor their state of well being and send up-to-date data to a personal fitness coach. With a Cinterion module and a
SIM card, data is sent securely over
GSM-based wireless networks to the fitness coach. The health coach receives a message and reviews the updated patient data. The coach is pleased to see that her client is doing well. The health coach quickly sends an affirming message encouraging her client's continued efforts and good health and fitness.