System and method for providing communications between a physically secure programmer and an external device using a cellular network
US7801611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37282
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for providing communications between a physically secure programmer and an external device using a cellular network is described. A set of uniquely identifying credentials is securely maintained on a programmer configured to interface with an implantable medical device. A transient connection is automatically established between the programmer and a security server over a cellular network. The credentials are registered with the security server and an operational status is assigned to the programmer following examination of the credentials against a security roster maintained on the security server. The operational status of the programmer is confirmed and a data exchange session is conducted over the cellular network between the programmer and at least one external system subsequent to the confirmation.
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