Converter device for communicating with multiple medical devices
US8644948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3605
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device includes a housing, a radio-frequency (RF) antenna, a ground plane, an inductive telemetry antenna, and a processing module. The RF antenna is associated with the housing. The ground plane of the RF antenna is within the housing. The inductive telemetry antenna is within the housing and is disposed over a portion of the ground plane. The processing module is within the housing and is configured to communicate with a medical device using at least one of the RF antenna and the inductive telemetry antenna.
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