Medical device programmer with infrared communication
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1. A medical device programmer comprising:
- an infrared interface to receive changes to software executed by a processor within the programmer during an infrared communication session; and
a controller to control the infrared interface to initiate an infrared communication session for a finite period of time in response to power-up of the programmer.
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Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to a patient programmer for an implantable medical device. The patient programmer may include one or more of a variety of features that may enhance performance, support mobility and compactness, or promote patient convenience.
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31 Claims
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1. A medical device programmer comprising:
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an infrared interface to receive changes to software executed by a processor within the programmer during an infrared communication session; and
a controller to control the infrared interface to initiate an infrared communication session for a finite period of time in response to power-up of the programmer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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13. (Canceled).
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22. A method comprising:
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activating an infrared interface in a medical device programmer to initiate an infrared communication session for a finite period of time in response to power-up of the programmer; and
upon establishing the infrared communication session, receiving changes to software executed by a processor within the programmer. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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