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Techniques for user-activated data retention in an implantable medical device

US8024029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2005
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36082
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for storing data records associated with a medical monitoring event in a data structure. Upon indication by a patient of a possible manifestation of a neurological event, the implanted device obtains and stores data in the data record in a first data structure that is age-based. Before an oldest data record is lost, the oldest data record may be stored in a second data structure that is priority index-based. The priority index may be determined by a severity level and may be further determined by associated factors. The implanted device may organize, off-load, report, and/or display a plurality of data records based on an associated priority index. Additionally, the implanted device may select a subset or composite of physiologic channels from the available physiologic channels based on a selection criterion.

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