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Method and apparatus for providing safe long-range telemetry with implantable medical devices

  • US 7,528,094 B2
  • Filed: 10/25/2004
  • Issued: 05/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method, comprising:

  • detecting a predetermined condition evidencing an active telemetry session between an IMD and a programmer;

    setting a timer to a predetermined time interval whenever the predetermined condition is detected;

    initiating a telemetry termination operation if the timer expires prior to detecting a subsequent predetermined condition, the telemetry termination operation comprising;

    setting a timer to a second time interval;

    displaying a user notification message of an impending telemetry termination;

    initiating a low-output mode of IMD telemetry circuitry that maintains a low-output telemetry link between the IMD and the programmer; and

    terminating the telemetry link between the IMD and the programmer upon expiration of the second time interval.

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