Implantable medical device configured as a pedometer
US8249715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/92
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system includes an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device includes a control circuit and a motion sensing device. The motion sensing device is coupled to the control circuit, and the motion sensing device is configured to transmit signals to the control circuit. The control circuit is configured to identify one or more steps of a patient using the motion sensing device signal.
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