Implantable medical device with two or more telemetry systems
US8041432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37229
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device comprises a near field telemetry module to wirelessly receive first information into the IMD, a far field telemetry module to wirelessly receive second information into the IMD, and a processor in electrical communication with the near field telemetry module and the far field telemetry module. The processor is configured to establish, in relation to a communication signal received by the near field telemetry module, a time period during which communication via the far field telemetry module is available, and operate the IMD according to the received second information upon receiving third information via the near field telemetry link.
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