Method and system for locating a portable medical device
US6937150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3931
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a wireless automatic location identification (ALI) capable system (10), including a medical device (12) having a wireless data communicator (14), a wireless communication network (16), and a remote locating service (18) for remotely locating and monitoring one or more medical devices over the wireless communication network. When the medical device is linked to the remote locating service over the communication network, the ALI-capable system identifies the location of the medical device and relays the location information to the remote locating service. The system permits reliable determination of the location of the medical device wherever the medical device is situated. The medical device may further be configured to transmit signals indicative of its status, condition, or self-test results, to the remote locating service. This feature allows the remote locating service to centrally monitor the status or condition of a plurality of medical devices.
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