发明授权
- 专利标题: Systems and methods for communicating with implantable devices
- 专利标题(中): 用于与可植入装置通信的系统和方法
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申请号: US11876620申请日: 2007-10-22
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公开(公告)号: US07756587B2公开(公告)日: 2010-07-13
- 发明人: Avi Penner , Eyal Doron
- 申请人: Avi Penner , Eyal Doron
- 申请人地址: US MN St. Paul
- 专利权人: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
- 当前专利权人: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
- 当前专利权人地址: US MN St. Paul
- 代理机构: Faegre & Benson LLP
- 主分类号: A61N1/18
- IPC分类号: A61N1/18
摘要:
Systems and methods for communicating with an implant within a patient's body using acoustic telemetry includes an external communications device attachable to the patient's skin. The device includes an acoustic transducer for transmitting acoustic signals into the patient's body and/or for receiving acoustic signals from the implant. The device includes a battery for providing electrical energy to operate the device, a processor for extracting data from acoustic signals received from the implant, and memory for storing the data. The device may include an interface for communicating with a recorder or computer, e.g., to transfer data from the implant and/or to receive instructions for controlling the implant. The device is secured to the patient's skin for controlling, monitoring, or otherwise communicating with the implant, while allowing the patient to remain mobile.