Implantable medical device package antenna
First Claim
1. A wireless communication system, comprising:
- a programmer;
a medical device; and
an antenna structure in proximity to the medical device;
said programmer enabled to wirelessly communicate with said medical device via said antenna structure.
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Abstract
A wireless communication system is provided that includes an antenna structure adapted for coupling to a medical device antenna when the medical device is not implanted in a patient'"'"'s body. The antenna structure effectively extends the medical device antenna length, thereby improving the efficiency and reliability of a communication link between the medical device and a programmer or monitor outside the implanted environment. The antenna structure is fabricated from any conductive material, which may be in the form of conductive wire, tape, ink, foil, film, adhesive or the like, and is attached to a portion of a medical device packaging assembly or another accessory device or substrate such as a pouch or overlay. The antenna structure may be a monopole, dipole, slot antenna, microstrip patch, or loop antenna, and may be fixed or movable relative to the substrate on which it is implemented.
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16 Claims
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1. A wireless communication system, comprising:
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a programmer;
a medical device; and
an antenna structure in proximity to the medical device;
said programmer enabled to wirelessly communicate with said medical device via said antenna structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A wireless communication architecture, comprising:
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a medical device, an antenna structure; and
a substrate for placement of the antenna structure;
said medical device being in communication with said antenna structure. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A packaging tray assembly, comprising:
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a package tray adapted to contain a medical device;
a package tray lid adapted to be sealed to the package tray; and
an antenna structure implemented on a surface of one of the package tray and package tray lid.
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14. A packaging tray assembly, comprising:
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a first tray adapted to contain a medical device;
a package tray adapted to contain the first tray; and
an antenna structure on a surface of the first tray.
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15. A packaging tray assembly, comprising:
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a package tray adapted to contain a medical device;
an antenna tray adapted to contain the package tray; and
an antenna structure on a surface of the antenna tray.
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16. A wireless communication system, comprising:
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means for extending the range of communication between a medical device and a programmer;
means for positioning the extending means relative to the medical device; and
means for communicating information between the medical device and the programmer via the extending means.
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