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Proximity based selection of an implantable medical device for far field communication

  • US 8,301,110 B2
  • Filed: 01/13/2010
  • Issued: 10/30/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of establishing communication between an external device and an implantable medical device, comprising:

  • monitoring for a proximity communication;

    receiving the proximity communication;

    monitoring for a far field discovery communication that specifies that a far field response communication be provided if the proximity communication is detected;

    receiving the far field discovery communication;

    if the far field discovery communication is received within a pre-defined time from receiving the proximity communication, then responding to the far field discovery communication by transmitting a far field response communication, the far field response communication comprising a value that is unique to the implantable medical device; and

    exchanging information with the external device using far field communication by transmitting the information in conjunction with the value that is unique to the implantable medical device.

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