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United States Patent | 6,970,827 |
Zeltzer , et al. | November 29, 2005 |
A system and method for storing personal, medical, and insurance related information on a wireless device are disclosed. The information may be stored by sending it from a remote personal computer to a central database using the Internet. The information may be temporarily stored on the central database and password protected. The information is thereafter downloaded from the central database to the wireless device, where it is permanently stored. The information then may be deleted from the central database so that it is secured on the wireless device. All or portions of the information stored on the wireless device may be password protected as well. The information may be accessed on the wireless device (e.g. on a display) or sent from the wireless device to remote locations, such as a doctor's office or hospital.
Current U.S. Class: | 705/2 ; 705/1.1; 705/3; 705/4; 707/E17.032; 715/202; 715/211 |
Current International Class: | G06F 017/60 () |
Field of Search: | 705/1,51,52,2,3 707/104,505,506 |
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Public Law 104-191, Aug. 21, 1996, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 104th Congress.. |