External patient reference sensors
US5810735A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0257
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for long term monitoring of an internal patient medical parameter having an external reference and means to correct the internal measurements of the parameter via external measurements taken by the external reference. A coordinating device makes the correction and makes available a histogram-based record of the parameter over time. This information can be used to reprogram an implantable device or for other therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Pressure sensor embodiment is detailed.
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