IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM HAVING SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN AN EXTERNAL CONTROLLER AND AN EXTERNAL CHARGER
First Claim
1. A system for providing power to an implantable medical device, comprising:
- an external charger for providing power to the implantable medical device by producing a magnetic charging field; and
an external controller for sending therapy settings to the implantable medical device,wherein charging information is transferred from the external charger to the external controller along a wireless communication link during providing power to the implantable medical device by the external charger.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an improved system for providing charging information during the powering of a medical implantable device by an external changer. In the disclosed system, relevant charging information originates in the external charger, or is transmitted to the external charger from the implant during charging. The charging information is transferred from the external charger to an external controller using a short range communication link that is not orientation dependent (i.e., omni-directional), such as one employing a Bluetooth™ or Zibgee™ protocol for example. Once received, the external controller can convey the charging information to the patient or clinician, such as by displaying the charging information on the graphical user interface of the external controller. Additionally, the short range communication link between the external controller and the external charger allows the external charger to be controlled by the external controller, which adds system flexibility and convenience.
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24 Claims
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1. A system for providing power to an implantable medical device, comprising:
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an external charger for providing power to the implantable medical device by producing a magnetic charging field; and an external controller for sending therapy settings to the implantable medical device, wherein charging information is transferred from the external charger to the external controller along a wireless communication link during providing power to the implantable medical device by the external charger. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for providing power to an implantable medical device, comprising:
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activating an external charger to provide power to the implantable medical device; receiving charging information at the external charger during providing power to the implantable medical device; wirelessly transmitting the charging information to an external controller along a communication link during providing power to the implantable medical device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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