Method for communicating with implant devices
US11615257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/86
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a reader device, system, and method for communicating with a wireless sensor. The reader device may be configured to communicate wirelessly with an implant device associated with a proprietary system provided by a first entity. An external device, that may not be associated with said first entity, is provided and is configured to be calibrated to communicate with the implant device that is located within a patient. The external device may be used in place of an existing reader device that was initially calibrated to communicate with the implant device prior to the implant device being placed within the patient. The external device may be particularly useful for implant devices that communicate wirelessly with external devices where said implant devices are intended to be located within the human body on a permanent or indefinite duration of time.
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