METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING CONTEXT AMONG EVENTS AND OPTIMIZING IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE PERFORMANCE
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for adjusting the performance of an implanted device based on data including contextual information. Contextual information, including operational and performance data concerning the implanted device as well as the patient with the implanted device, is stored by a portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device is adapted for battery operation and includes a personal digital assistant (PDA). The portable electronic device is adapted for use as an interface to conduct wireless communications with the implanted device. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device interfaces with a clinical programmer for use by a physician.
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21 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A system, comprising:
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an implantable medical device (MID) configured for implantation in a patient; an implantable wireless transmitter coupled to the IMD; a wireless receiver configured to communicate with the implantable wireless transmitter; a portable electronic device (PED) coupled to the wireless receiver, the PED configured to receive and store data from the IMD and to receive and store a user input; and at least one remote device configured to communicate through a network with the PED, wherein the PED and the at least one remote device are configured for use in monitoring patient wellness, monitoring IMD condition and IMD performance, and correlating data generated from the user input and the received data from the IMD, and tailoring the IMD performance using the correlated data. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method, comprising:
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receiving data from an implantable medical device (IMD) implanted within a patient and data from at least one sensor external to the IMD; receiving a user input to a portable electronic device (PED); performing, using a data processor, data analysis and correlating the received data to form contextual information; communicating the correlated data with the IMD, or with at least one remote device, or with both the IMD and the at least one remote device; and monitoring a patient wellness using the PED or the at least one remote device; and tailoring programming of the IMD using the correlated data. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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