Managing communication interference in leadless dual chamber pacing systems and other IMD systems
US10632315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3756
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments described herein relate to implantable medical devices (IMDs) and methods for use therewith. Such a method includes enabling a communication capability of an IMD during a message alert period and monitoring for a message while the communication capability is enabled during the message alert period. In response to receiving a message during the message alert period, there is a determination whether the message is valid or invalid. If the message is invalid, the message is ignored, and an invalid message count is incremented. A further message is monitored for during the message alert period occurs, when the invalid message count has not yet reached a corresponding invalid message count threshold. The communication capability of the IMD is disabled for a disable period, when the invalid message count reaches the corresponding invalid message count threshold. If a valid message is received, the IMD acts upon information included therein.
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