Implantable medical device using internal sensors to determine when to switch operational modes
US12194304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor and a biosensor. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from the temperature sensor. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a second signal from the biosensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted.
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