Adaptive self-testing and stress analysis of medical devices
US10029108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved self-testing method is described which is incorporated into a defibrillator (20). The method performs a self-testing protocol which operates on a first frequency until a threshold condition is reached. When the threshold condition is reached, the self-testing protocol switches to a second frequency. Such a method enables quicker identification of a failure mode in a population of defibrillators, while maintaining acceptable battery life in the device.
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