Medical System And Tracking Device

Abstract

A tracking device and system for tracking medical supplies, in particular, medical trays and their components is disclosed. The tracking device utilizes GPRS/GSM technology to enable an individual to locate and monitor the movement of a medical tray at any given time and for any desired period of time. The tracking system utilizes geo-fences established within buildings to assist in determining the specific location of the medical trays within these buildings. The tracking devices can also be activated by motion sensors to alert the tracking system of a possible theft of the tray. The tracking system incorporates software which enables an individual to determine the location of medical trays, determine the contents of the trays and schedule the use of the medical trays by specific doctors and at specific locations. The tracking system also retains information regarding the doctors, the medical device manufacture representatives, the hospitals and sales of the medical devices.

1 . A tracking system comprising:
 a transmitting device located in at least one object to be tracked;   a receiver for receiving signals from said transmitting device;   said signals including information with respect to the location of said at least one object to be tracked, said signals also including information regarding identification of said at least one object;   said tracking system including information regarding the intended use of said at least one object; said system enabling a user to arrange delivery of said at least one object to a location where said object is to be utilized;   said system further including information regarding the intended user of said object;   said system enabling a user of said system to schedule the use of and arrange the location said at least one object so that said intended user will have use of said at least one object when necessary.   
     
     
         2 . The tracking system of  claim 1  wherein said signals are transmitted to a mobile phone using CDMA. 
     
     
         3 . The tracking system of  claim 1  wherein said signals are transmitted to a mobile phone using GPRS. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein information regarding the intended user of said object is retained in said system. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein information regarding the user of said system is retained in said system. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein information regarding the location of said at least one object and other intended locations of said at least one object is retained in said system. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said object is a medical device. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 4  wherein said intended user is a doctor. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said object is a medication. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said object is a patient. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said user is a representative of a medical device manufacturer. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11  wherein said representative can order specific medical devices. 
     
     
         13 . A tracking device for an object comprising;
 a transmitting device located proximate at least one object to be tracked;   a receiver receiving signals from said transmitting device;   said signals including information with respect to the location of said at least one object to be tracked, said signals also including information regarding the identification of said at least one object and said receiver including a device to activate said transmitting device.   
     
     
         14 . The tracking device of  claim 13  wherein said signals are transmitted to a mobile phone using CDMA. 
     
     
         15 . The tracking device of  claim 13  wherein said object is a medical tray and said transmitting device is located in a lowermost portion of said medical tray. 
     
     
         16 . The tracking device of  claim 16  wherein thermal insulation is provided adjacent said transmitting device.