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Proximity detection apparatus

  • US 7,741,966 B2
  • Filed: 01/23/2007
  • Issued: 06/22/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A proximity detection apparatus for a control unit for use in controlling a medical device, the proximity detection apparatus comprising:

  • (i) a detecting part, and(ii) an emitting part,one part being located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit, so that when the control unit is attached to the medical device the detecting part detects the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a first mode of operation wherein the control unit operates the medical device in a patient mode to conform with the patient'"'"'s therapy and when the control unit is detached from the medical device, the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a second mode of operation wherein data relating to use of the medical device and patient compliance is displayed.

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