Implantable device and programmer system which permits multiple programmers
US7493165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multiprogrammer system, for monitoring and optimizing implant performance, includes at least two programmers and an implant. Each programmer may perform inquiry and programming operations on the implant. In an inquiry operation, the programmer retrieves some or all of the configuration parameters from the implant. In a programming operation, the programmer provides one or more modified parameters to the implant. As part of the programming operation, the programmer is configured to verify that it is aware of the implant's current parameters before sending modified parameters. The current programmer verifies that the implant's parameters have not been altered since the current programmer's last interaction with the implant. If the parameters have been altered, the current programmer aborts the programming operation and provides notification. The verification may be performed by the implant, i.e., it may verify that the programmer is aware of the current device parameters before the implant accepts modified parameters.
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