Encore Data downloads

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:24 pm

I noticed that a few folks have mentioned that they have smart cards but no software. There are a number of us that have the software, maybe we start up an exchange to read cards for those that can't afford the software?

Just a thought...

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:29 pm

The smart cards store up to 6 months of data. I'd be happy to download data for anybody that wants to send me their smart card. The data sheets can be saved to a PDF. Idealy if you have two smart cards you can swap them out once a month or so.

Great idea Mike.

sthnreb · Post by **sthnreb** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:09 pm

2 smartcards? You mean you can buy another card? My machine just has the one. I haven't seen the cards anywhere.
I have the Encore software now and the extra card that comes with it, so I have 2 now. I'm in the Atlanta area and would be glad to read someones card for them and email it to them in pdf file.

Snorenomore · Post by **Snorenomore** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 1:30 am

I may take you up on your offer to get the information off the Smartcard if I end up buying the Remstar.

After reviewing things for many days, it seems the best way to go may be the Remstar Pro C-Flex w/humidifier that cpap.com offers at $613. It comes with the smartcard but not the software.

Snorenomore, who really enjoys not hearing his spouse say those 3 special words, "you're snoring again."

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 1:46 am

Snorenomore, the names of these machines get confusing, but if I'm not mistaken, the specific one you're talking about - Respironics REMstar Pro with C-flex - is not going to give you any useful information from its smartcard. This is in the description of that machine:

"Encore Pro SmartCard compatibility records compliance information."

Compliance information is just the number of hours you use the machine. No info about apneas/hypopneas, etc...the stuff you really want to see.

derek · Post by **derek** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:39 am

MuckWader,
I thought I read somewhere that the cards stored about 6 months of compliance info, but only 7 - 9 days of detailed (apap) info. We had better get this straight.

I would also be happy to help out on a trial basis - this could become overwhelming if it caught on Let's see what happens.

PM me if you're interested.
derek

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:51 am

derek wrote:MuckWader,
I thought I read somewhere that the cards stored about 6 months of compliance info, but only 7 - 9 days of detailed (apap) info. We had better get this straight.

I would also be happy to help out on a trial basis - this could become overwhelming if it caught on Let's see what happens.

PM me if you're interested.
derek

I thought I remember reading that it stores 9 months as well as the sleep questionaires (up to 3 sessions daily)

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:53 am

Well those of us that have software also have 2 cards... We could either do a swap or an exchange? Wonder if CPAP.COM can get cards...

derek · Post by **derek** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:11 am

I just looked at the specs on the back of the REMStar Auto brochure:

DATA STORAGE CAPACITY (minimum): 6 months @ 3 usage sessions/day; 7-9 days in-depth data analysis

BTW- I didn't realize there was another card in the software package - just found it. Thanx

derek

snoozin' · Post by **snoozin'** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:08 am

I have the software and 2 cards. Would also be willing for download data and print reports for others.
Debbie

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:21 am

Derek,

Thanks for discovering that. I just looked quickly when I originally posted. I download my info every day or two, so I haven't gotten stung by that "fine print". Since you get about a week of info, the user would probably need two card to make this work. Your right about "if this catches on." My thought is that if the user likes the info on the data sheets, he/she will ultimately buy the cardreader/software. If they decide they don't really care about looking at the data, they won't continue requesting downloads. Either way, as with anything connected with the internet, if it catches on, the response could be astronomical.

rested gal,

You're right about the Remstar Pro data. As far as I'm concerned, the data from all but the auto is good only for the mistrusting DME/Doc who wants third party verification of compliance.

Mikesus,

I know Respironics sells the smart cards indvidually and in packs of 10. They also sell mailers (probably over-priced)

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:53 am

Well if we are scattered around the country, we could set up people in geographical areas to help minimize the mail lag. I am in Stafford, VA BTW...

sthnreb · Post by **sthnreb** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:20 am

I just ordered the software and reader, due Monday. So you are saying it has another smart card included with the software? That will be good if so.

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:22 am

sthnreb wrote:I just ordered the software and reader, due Monday. So you are saying it has another smart card included with the software? That will be good if so.

Yes, look in the flap opposite the cd...

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 2:47 pm

The smart cards are $10 at cpap.com. It seems that it would be affordable to get an extra card to swap out while your card was out being downloaded.
I already gotten one request. If anyone else is interested feel free to PM me.

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