External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilities
First Claim
1. An external infusion device for infusion of a liquid into a body from a reservoir, the external infusion device comprising:
- a drive mechanism coupled with the reservoir to infuse the liquid into the body;
a housing adapted for use on an exterior of the body, wherein the housing is sized to contain at least a portion of the reservoir, the drive mechanism being at least partially contained within the housing and coupled with the reservoir, the housing capable of being concealed from view on an individual;
a processor being contained within the housing;
a memory coupled to and used in conjunction with the processor to store at least one software program including a menu system to enable configuration the external infusion device;
a display defined within the housing, the display coupled to the processor to visually convey the menu system;
a portable power source being contained within the housing; and
a keypad on the housing to program the external infusion device via the menu system,wherein the external infusion device receives, by wireless connection, a command generated from a personal computer at a remote location from the external infusion device to access the menu system of the external infusion device to configure the external infusion device.
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Abstract
An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device.
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1. An external infusion device for infusion of a liquid into a body from a reservoir, the external infusion device comprising:
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a drive mechanism coupled with the reservoir to infuse the liquid into the body; a housing adapted for use on an exterior of the body, wherein the housing is sized to contain at least a portion of the reservoir, the drive mechanism being at least partially contained within the housing and coupled with the reservoir, the housing capable of being concealed from view on an individual; a processor being contained within the housing; a memory coupled to and used in conjunction with the processor to store at least one software program including a menu system to enable configuration the external infusion device; a display defined within the housing, the display coupled to the processor to visually convey the menu system; a portable power source being contained within the housing; and a keypad on the housing to program the external infusion device via the menu system, wherein the external infusion device receives, by wireless connection, a command generated from a personal computer at a remote location from the external infusion device to access the menu system of the external infusion device to configure the external infusion device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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