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US Patent 5759199 - System and method for ambulatory monitoring and programming of an implantable medical device
US Patent Issued on June 2, 1998
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August 2, 2015Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
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August 2, 2015Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractA system and method for ambulatory monitoring and programming of an implantable medical device are provided. The system enables ambulatory communication between a modified programmer/analyzer and an implantable medical device having telemetric communication capability. This is accomplished through the use of an ambulatory interface unit which may be conveniently attached to the patient's body using a belt or harness. The ambulatory interface unit wirelessly communicates with both the programmer/analyzer and the implantable medical device thereby providing for improved patient mobility. The ambulatory interface unit may include an integral telemetry head or may be connected to the telemetry head by a communication cable. | InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 510449 filed on 08/02/1995US Classes:607/60, Telemetry or communications circuits128/903, RADIO TELEMETRY607/32, Communicating with pacer (e.g., telemetry)607/59Control signal storage (e.g., programming)Field of Search607/32, Communicating with pacer (e.g., telemetry)607/60, Telemetry or communications circuits607/59, Control signal storage (e.g., programming)128/903RADIO TELEMETRYExaminersPrimary: Kamm, William E.Assistant: Layno, Carl H. US Patent References4223679, Telemetry means for tissue stimulator systemIssued on: 09/23/1980 Inventor: Schulman , et al.4809697, Interactive programming and diagnostic system for use with implantable pacemaker Issued on: 03/07/1989 Inventor: Causey, III , et al.5113869, Implantable ambulatory electrocardiogram monitor Issued on: 05/19/1992 Inventor: Nappholz, et al.5329625, System to service processor interface for a tablet computer Issued on: 07/12/1994 Inventor: Kannan, et al.5336245, Storage interrogation apparatus for cardiac data Issued on: 08/09/1994 Inventor: 5342408, Telemetry system for an implantable cardiac device Issued on: 08/30/1994 Inventor: deCoriolis, et al.5383915, Wireless programmer/repeater system for an implanted medical device Issued on: 01/24/1995 Inventor: Adams5411536, Method and apparatus for communicating data between medical devices to improve detectability of errors Issued on: 05/02/1995 Inventor: Armstrong5416695, Method and apparatus for alerting patients and medical personnel of emergency medical situations Issued on: 05/16/1995 Inventor: Stutman, et al.5626630Medical telemetry system using an implanted passive transponder Issued on: 05/06/1997 Inventor: Markowitz, et al. Foreign Patent References
International ClassA61N 001/36 |
