Graphical user interface for monitoring and controlling use of medical devices
US6464689B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1467
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treating a tissue region is supplied with a separate usage key card. The usage key card comprises a storage medium, which is formatted to contain an identification code unique to the usage key card. The usage key card is adapted to be read by a remote reader, to download the identification code for processing by a controller for the device. Processing of the identification code by the controller either enables or disables operation of the device according to prescribed criteria. A viewable image is generated on a display screen that changes in response to processing of the identification code.
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