Method and apparatus for communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device
US7324850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37282
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for telemetric communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device are disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a user-friendly, color, touch-sensitive screen that allows the user to visually observe and control the handheld's operation. The handheld further comprises an internal and/or external analytical means to provide robust analytical capabilities. Some embodiments of a system disclosed herein can be configured as a component of an Advanced Patient Management System that helps better monitor, predict and manage chronic diseases.
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