Universal interface for implantable medical device data management
US6650939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical device data is transferred using a universal adaptor between an implanted medical device and hospital monitoring systems. The universal adaptor is an interface compatible with various built-in hospital monitoring network comprised of equipment from a variety of manufacturers. The universal adaptor includes a telemetry circuitry, a calibration system for atmospheric pressure and an analog interface. The calibration system relates to barometric correction and includes an external pressure reference system.
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