Method and apparatus for monitoring a patient
US7487101B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A remotely programmable and accessible medical device system including an interface unit and a medical device connected to a patient is disclosed. Through a transceiver, such as a telephone or computer, a person may obtain status reports from a remotely located medical device in audible, electronic or paper form. In addition, the person may change a protocol associated with the medical device or be alerted at a remote location of an alarm associated with the medical device.
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