Synchronization of medical devices via digital interface
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1. A method for device control, comprising:
- bringing a plurality of medical devices into contact with a body of a patient;
coupling the medical devices to communicate with a console via a digital interface;
transmitting a message over the digital interface from the console, to be received simultaneously by the plurality of the medical devices; and
synchronizing the medical devices with one another responsively to receiving the message.
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Abstract
A method for device control includes bringing a plurality of medical devices into contact with a body of a patient. The medical devices are coupled to communicate with a console via a digital interface. A message is transmitted over the digital interface from the console, to be received simultaneously by the plurality of the medical devices. The medical devices are synchronized with one another responsively to receiving the message.
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1. A method for device control, comprising:
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bringing a plurality of medical devices into contact with a body of a patient; coupling the medical devices to communicate with a console via a digital interface; transmitting a message over the digital interface from the console, to be received simultaneously by the plurality of the medical devices; and synchronizing the medical devices with one another responsively to receiving the message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. Medical electronic apparatus, comprising:
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a console, which comprises a first digital interface and is configured to transmit a message over the digital interface simultaneously to multiple recipients; and a plurality of medical devices, which are configured to be brought into contact with a body of a patient, and which comprise second digital interfaces for communication with the first digital interface of the console, and which are configured to simultaneously receive the message transmitted by the console and to synchronize with one another responsively to receiving the message. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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