Optimizing data retrieval from an active implantable medical device
US9238144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An external data retrieval apparatus includes a transceiver, and a processing system coupled to the transceiver. The processing system obtains a plurality of measures over a period of time. The measures relate to a quality of a communications channel between the data retrieval apparatus and an active implantable medical device. The processing system determines a trend in the plurality of measures over the period of time, and then determines a preferred time during which to retrieve data based on the trend.
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