Cardiac pacemaker with position detector
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1. An implantable cardiac pacemaker for a user imposing a physiological demand thereon, the pacemaker capable of adapting to changes in physiological parameters, the pacemaker comprising:
- a movement sensor that generates a movement signal in the presence of a movement of the pacemaker and no signal in the absence of pacemaker movement; and
a control device comprising a classification device, connected to the movement sensor, for recognizing pacemaker movements by measuring a duration of the movement signal;
wherein the classification device comprises a memory device, a short-term counter and a switch device; and
wherein the switch device compares a state of the counter at an end of the movement signal to at least one predeterminable threshold value and outputs a position change signal.
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Abstract
An implantable cardiac pacemaker (1) comprising a control device (2) including a position detector connected to a movement sensor, wherein the position detector has a classification device (23) for recognizing short movements. Preferably the position detector has a memory device (25).
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1. An implantable cardiac pacemaker for a user imposing a physiological demand thereon, the pacemaker capable of adapting to changes in physiological parameters, the pacemaker comprising:
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a movement sensor that generates a movement signal in the presence of a movement of the pacemaker and no signal in the absence of pacemaker movement; and
a control device comprising a classification device, connected to the movement sensor, for recognizing pacemaker movements by measuring a duration of the movement signal;
wherein the classification device comprises a memory device, a short-term counter and a switch device; and
wherein the switch device compares a state of the counter at an end of the movement signal to at least one predeterminable threshold value and outputs a position change signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
the adaptation module being cooperatively connected to the inhibitor so that adaptation of the control device is prevented during the presence of the position change signal.
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6. The implantable cardiac pacemaker of claim 3, further comprising:
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a physiological demand sensor connected to the pacemaker, the physiological demand sensor being in the form of an impedance sensor for measuring an intracardial or transthoracal impedance of the user; and
a control means for setting a stimulation or heart rate in dependence on a signal from the physiological demand sensor, wherein the change in the stimulation or heart rate can be lastingly limited in such a way that the heart rate limitation is effected in dependence on the movement signal from the movement sensor.
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7. The implantable cardiac pacemaker of claim 1, further comprising:
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a physiological demand sensor connected to the pacemaker, the physiological demand sensor being in the form of an impedance sensor for measuring an intracardial or transthoracal impedance of the user; and
a control means for setting a stimulation or heart rate in dependence on a signal from the physiological demand sensor, wherein the change in the stimulation or heart rate can be lastingly limited in such a way that the heart rate limitation is effected in dependence on the movement signal from the movement sensor.
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8. The implantable cardiac pacemaker of claim 1, further comprising an elapsed time counter having an input that receives the position change signal from the switch device and an output that generates a blocking signal.
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9. The implantable cardiac pacemaker of claim 8 wherein the elapsed time counter comprises a clearing device for the blocking signal, the clearing device having a triggering device connected to the movement sensor.
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10. An implantable cardiac pacemaker for a user imposing a physiological demand thereon, the pacemaker capable of adapting to changes in physiological parameters, the pacemaker comprising:
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a movement sensor that generates a movement signal in the presence of a movement of the pacemaker and no signal in the absence of pacemaker movement; and
a control device comprising a classification device, connected to the movement sensor, for recognizing pacemaker movements by measuring a duration of the movement signal;
wherein the classification device comprises a memory device, a short-term counter and a switch device; and
wherein the memory device has an integrator.
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Current AssigneeBiotronik Mess-Und Therapiegeraete GmbH & Company Ingenieurbuero Berlin (Biotronik SE & Company KG)
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Original AssigneeBiotronik Mess-Und Therapiegeraete GmbH & Company Ingenieurbuero Berlin (Biotronik SE & Company KG)
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InventorsCzygan, Gerald, Lang, Martin
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Primary Examiner(s)EVANISKO, GEORGE ROBERT
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Application NumberUS09/740,261Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,184 DaysField of Search607/17-19, 607/6, 607/7, 607/9US Class Current607/19CPC Class CodesA61N 1/36542 controlled by body motion, ...A61N 1/36585 controlled by two or more p...
