A measurement apparatus includes sensors adapted to be coupled to tissue containing blood and configured to generate signals associated with physiological parameters. The device is configured to communicate with a software application through a base device. The software application is configured to operate on a control system. The control system is capable of receiving physiological parameter signals. The control system includes a touch-screen, a proximity sensor, circuitry for obtaining movement information from a positioning sensor, a mechanical system having actuators, and a wireless transmitter to transmit data to a host. The software application is operable to generate the physiological information based on the signals from the sensors. The control system is further configured to receive voice input signals and manually entered input signals. The host is configured to generate status information from the data and includes a memory storage device and a communication device.
