Peoplechart Received US Patent Office Approval
For Systems Security Invention

December 27, 2007 San Francisco, California

Peoplechart is proud to announce that it received official issuance of approval from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on December 17 for its systems security invention. The patent entitled, Method and System for Protecting Information on a Computer System, was submitted by primary inventor, R. David Holvey, of the Peoplechart team.

An invention is approved if it meets all three of USPTO criteria: (1) uniqueness (no prior art); (2) not obvious (idea that can be developed with common sense); and (3) has utility (important, practical use).

"Consumers need assurance that their personal health information is secure when it is available online. Congratulations to Peoplechart for developing a system that does just that — safeguards patient information," said Linda Golodner, President Emeritus of the National Consumers League and a member of the Peoplechart Advisory Board.

"To be granted a patent for the Peoplechart system of protecting information is an official recognition of both the innovativeness and commitment with which Peoplechart handles system security and patient privacy. Our customers can be assured that they are working with a company that has leading edge technology for protecting their personal information while making it accessible through the Internet," said Megan Mok, Founder and CEO of Peoplechart.

Peoplechart Corporation
Peoplechart's mission is to improve the quality and coordination of care by providing individuals, family members, and healthcare providers with an integrated solution for managing a lifetime of health information. Peoplechart's member-level tools enable individuals to communicate and exchange information with others about their health and care. The information, whether collected by Peoplechart, uploaded by the individual, or transmitted by a health provider — in paper or electronic format — is organized in a way most relevant to the situation and accessible anytime day or night. Peoplechart's program-level tools enable professional teams to work with each other and with the individual to foster a proactive and quality approach to care.