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Portable extender for data transmission within a medical device communication system

  • US 7,313,529 B2
  • Filed: 06/22/2001
  • Issued: 12/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A portable extender adapted for use by a visiting nurse, the extender comprising:

  • a video camera;

    means for establishing a wireless data communication with a medical device implanted in a patient being visiting by the nurse;

    means for downloading diagnostic data from the medical device;

    means for establishing a wireless data communication with a remote location;

    means for downloading secure data corresponding to a treatment and prescription plan for the patient from the remote location;

    means for planning and organizing a daily schedule of patient visits for the visiting nurse; and

    a touch screen coupled to and providing means for a user to activate the video camera, the means for establishing the wireless data communication with the medical device, the means for establishing a wireless data communication with the remote location, the means for downloading the diagnostic data, the means for downloading the secure data, and the means for planning and organizing a daily schedule of patient visits for the visiting nurse.

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