Repeater device for communications with an implantable medical device
US7292139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A repeater device for an advanced patient management system communicates with a medical device coupled to a patient to obtain data about the medical device and/or patient's condition. The repeater device maintains the data while if considers various factors when coordinating transfer of the data to a repository of the advanced patient management system. The repeater device may be configured to analyze the data to determine a degree of urgency, such as whether an emergency exists, and then determine when to transfer the data based on the degree of urgency. The repeater device may also be configured to test the condition of the communication medium being used to transfer the data to the repository, such as determining whether a telephone line is in use, and then determine when to transfer the data based on the condition of the of the communication medium.
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