Apparatus and method for remote therapy and diagnosis in medical devices via interface systems
First Claim
1. A system for remote interactive data exchange with an implantable medical device, comprising:
- a programmer in operable data communication with the implantable medical device, said programmer exchanging data with the implantable medical device;
a personal data messenger implemented as a hand-held device, said personal data messenger exchanging data with the programmer and managing programmer data exchanges with the implantable medical device;
a network for remote bi-directional communication; and
a remote expert data center connectable to the personal data messenger over said network for remote bi-directional communication of programmer data exchanges relating to implantable medical device diagnostics, therapy delivery, and monitoring.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A system for transferring data into and out of medical devices wherein a personal data manager (PDM) is used in a web-based network is disclosed. The PDM co-operates with a programmer to enhance remote monitoring of implanted medical devices on a chronic basis to deliver clinical therapy in real time. The PDM is handheldable and mobile and expands the reach of the programmer by storing and forwarding data from the programmer to web-based network constituting a medical environment. The PDM is also implemented to store and forward information to PCs and similar peripheral equipment. In a specialized application, the PDM is configured to exchange data with the unregulated operational/functional segments of the IMD.
-
Citations
9 Claims
-
1. A system for remote interactive data exchange with an implantable medical device, comprising:
-
a programmer in operable data communication with the implantable medical device, said programmer exchanging data with the implantable medical device;
a personal data messenger implemented as a hand-held device, said personal data messenger exchanging data with the programmer and managing programmer data exchanges with the implantable medical device;
a network for remote bi-directional communication; and
a remote expert data center connectable to the personal data messenger over said network for remote bi-directional communication of programmer data exchanges relating to implantable medical device diagnostics, therapy delivery, and monitoring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
-
Specification