Method and Apparatus for Contacting an Over-the-Counter Automatic External Defibrillator
First Claim
1. An automatic external defibrillator (AED) which is stored at a location for emergency use in the future comprising:
- a power supply;
a high voltage circuit coupled to the power supply;
a user alert device;
a processor operable to issue user alerts of the need for servicing the defibrillator by means of the user alert device; and
a receiver, coupled to the processor, and responsive to a message received from an external source indicating the need for servicing of the defibrillator,wherein the user alert device issues an alert indicating the need for servicing of the AED.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are described by which messages can be sent wirelessly or over communication lines to an AED located in a home or office. The AED contains a receiver for receiving short messages directing the owner to call for service, conduct maintenance such as battery or electrode pad replacement, respond to an emergency or locate the AED. A wireless receiver enables the AED to be reached wherever it is stored by an over-the-counter purchaser and can sound or display a simple message instructing the owner to take a specified action. Either terrestrial or extraterrestrial transmission systems can be used and the communication can be point-to-point or by a wide area broadcast.
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26 Claims
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1. An automatic external defibrillator (AED) which is stored at a location for emergency use in the future comprising:
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a power supply; a high voltage circuit coupled to the power supply; a user alert device; a processor operable to issue user alerts of the need for servicing the defibrillator by means of the user alert device; and a receiver, coupled to the processor, and responsive to a message received from an external source indicating the need for servicing of the defibrillator, wherein the user alert device issues an alert indicating the need for servicing of the AED. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16)
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13. (canceled)
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14. An automatic external defibrillator (AED) which is stored at a location for emergency use in the future comprising:
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a power supply; a high voltage circuit coupled to the power supply; a user alert device; a processor operable to issue user alerts of the need for maintenance of the AED by means of the user alert device; and a receiver, coupled to the processor, and responsive to a message received from an external source indicating the need for maintenance of the AED, wherein the user alert device issues an alert indicating the need for maintenance of the AED.
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15. (canceled)
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17. A method for alerting an individual to the need for servicing and AED which has a message receiver comprising:
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transmitting a message for reception by the AED message receiver; receiving the message by the AED message receiver; identifying in the AED a servicing action to be taken by a user in response to the message; and issuing an alert to a user by the AED of the action to be taken. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for an AED with a message receiver to receive messages pertaining to possible service needs comprising:
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powering up the message receiver; sending a message with the receiver which identifies the AED to a communication system; polling the communication system for pending messages for the AED; receiving a message if one is pending; powering down the message receiver; and taking an action in response to the received message. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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