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Data processing system and method for managing the use of a medical device

  • US 20020120467A1
  • Filed: 07/16/2001
  • Published: 08/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A data processing system for managing the use of a medical device such that a user is charged by a vendor at a predetermined rate for the use of the device, said system comprising:

  • a) computer memory means for receiving authenticated data from said vendor through a communications means and a loading/authenticating means, storing data, and releasing data to permit said user to use the medical device;

    b) loader/authenticator means for receiving encrypted data, validating and reformatting of same, and transmitting data to said memory means;

    c) communications interface means for transmitting encrypted data from a vendor to said loader/authenticator means;

    d) debitor/validator means for validating the use of said medical device and for debiting said user'"'"'s account in said memory means;

    e) medical device, configured for its functionability to be dependant on proper authorization by said debitor/validator means;

    f) controller means for processing and controlling data and control signals in said system;

    g) user interface means for providing information between said users and said controller means; and

    h) accounting means for recording the duration and the number of times said medical device is being used.

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