Medical device programmer with infrared communication
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1. A method comprising:
- activating an infrared interface in a medical device programmer to seek an infrared communication session for a finite period of time in response to power-up of the programmer;
upon establishing the infrared communication session, receiving changes to software executed by a processor within the programmer; and
deactivating the infrared interface after the finite period of time if the infrared communication session is not established.
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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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1. A method comprising:
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activating an infrared interface in a medical device programmer to seek an infrared communication session for a finite period of time in response to power-up of the programmer;
upon establishing the infrared communication session, receiving changes to software executed by a processor within the programmer; and
deactivating the infrared interface after the finite period of time if the infrared communication session is not established. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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