Continua’s Mission “…to establish an eco- system of interoperable personal health systems that empower people & organizations to better manage their health and wellness”

Promoter Members

Health and Wellness 1 billion adults overweight world wide Health and Wellness –“Worried well” vital sign monitoring Weight Blood pressure Glucose Cholesterol Activity Level –In the future Extension of healthcare system into the home Initial triage of non-emergency conditions –Vital signs –Images – /chat/video

Disease Management 860 million chronic disease patients world wide Vital sign monitoring (remote patient) Uses internet or other connectivity to allow patient to live in a familiar environment while receiving attentive care from medical professionals

Aging Independently 600 million elderly individuals world wide Aging Independently –Basic life monitoring as appropriate Bed pressure (sleep) Bathroom sensor Gas / water sensor Emergency sensor

Version 1 Healthcare Record Standards

PC Personal Health System Cell Phone Set Top Box Aggregator Version One Device Connectivity Standards Weight Scale Pulse Oximeter Independent Living Activity Cardiovascular and Strength Fitness Monitor Medication Monitor Glucose Meter Pulse / Blood Pressure Medical Device Profile Specification Personal Health Device Class Specification  = Pulse Oximeter  = Pulse / Heart Rate  = Blood Pressure  = Thermometer  = Weighing Scale  = Glucose  = Cardiovascular Fitness Monitor  = Strength Fitness Equipment  = Independent Living Activity  = Medication Monitor  = Base Framework Protocol Thermometer

First Plugfest, April 2008 Luxembourg

First Public Interoperability Demonstration Harvard Medical Amphitheater | October, 2008 Weighing Scale Wireless Pulse Oximeter Blood Pressure Monitor Device Interface XHR Interface EHR Heart Failure & COPD EHR PHR Telehealth Service Obesity & Diabetes

Tokyo Metabolic Syndrome Demonstration Bluetooth-enabled devices | February 2009 A&D Weigh scale, BP-cuff Omron Weigh sale, BP-cuff, Pedometer Panasonic Tough book Tanita Weight scale Toshiba- STB and UMPC

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