Instrumentation and software for remote monitoring and programming of implantable medical devices (IMDs)
US6442432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A data communication system is provided which permits collaboration between distributed clinicians regarding distributed or remote implantable medical devices (IMDs). A central computing resource capable of storing and distributing patient device and clinician location and contact data is provided, as well as a network providing communication with the computing resource. A deployed IMD may be polled by an interface device external to the host patient, and data may be transmitted to the interface device by wireless communication. This data may be transmitted to a central computer for storage and distribution. The data may be distributed to various clinicians in communication with the central computer. These clinicians may use this information, either directly or indirectly, to contact remote clinicians and medical devices in communication with the network.
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