Wireless communication with implantable medical device
    2.
    发明授权
    Wireless communication with implantable medical device 有权
    与可植入医疗设备的无线通信

    公开(公告)号:US07280872B1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-09

    申请号:US10688253

    申请日:2003-10-16

    IPC分类号: G08C17/00 A61N1/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to apparatus and methods of minimizing current drain of an implantable medical device during wireless communication with the device, thereby reducing battery depletion of the device. In one embodiment, the implantable medical device comprises a wireless receiver configured to communicate wirelessly with an external transmitter of an external device via a plurality of communication channels each having a different frequency within a frequency band. The wireless receiver comprises a wideband receiver circuit configured to detect a signal from any of the plurality of communication channels at the different frequencies within the frequency band simultaneously. In another embodiment, the external device is configured to communicate wirelessly with the implantable medical device via a preset communication channel, and via an alternate communication channel selected according to an order of priority if the wireless receiver does not detect a suitable signal from the external transmitter using the preset communication channel.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及在与设备的无线通信期间最小化可植入医疗设备的电流消耗的装置和方法,从而减少设备的电池耗尽。 在一个实施例中,可植入医疗设备包括被配置为经由多个通信信道与外部设备的外部发射机进行无线通信的无线接收器,每个通信信道在频带内具有不同的频率。 无线接收机包括宽带接收机电路,其被配置为同时在频带内以不同频率检测来自多个通信信道中的任一个的信号。 在另一个实施例中,外部设备经配置以经由预设通信信道与可植入医疗设备进行无线通信,并且经由根据优先级顺序选择的替代通信信道,如果无线接收机未检测到来自外部发射机的合适信号 使用预设通信通道。

    Methods to reduce power to measure pressure
    3.
    发明申请
    Methods to reduce power to measure pressure 审中-公开
    减少测量压力的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070021680A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-25

    申请号:US11187640

    申请日:2005-07-22

    申请人: Perry Mills

    发明人: Perry Mills

    摘要: Methods and systems for reducing power in pressure monitoring devices are provided. The method includes monitoring a physiological function, detecting a need for an adjustment in therapy, and qualifying the need for an adjustment in therapy. Qualifying the need for an adjustment in therapy includes transmitting a signal requesting a pressure measurement based on the detected need for an adjustment in therapy, applying power to a pressure sensor and measuring pressure. The method further includes adjusting therapy when the measured pressure confirms the detected need for an adjustment in therapy.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于降低压力监测装置的功率的方法和系统。 该方法包括监测生理功能,检测对治疗中的调整的需要,以及对治疗中需要进行调整的资格。 符合治疗需求的方法包括:根据检测到的治疗需要进行压力测量的信号的发送,向压力传感器施加电力并测量压力。 该方法还包括当所测量的压力确认检测到的治疗调整需要时调整治疗。

    Vascular blood pressure monitoring system with transdermal catheter and telemetry capability
    4.
    发明申请
    Vascular blood pressure monitoring system with transdermal catheter and telemetry capability 审中-公开
    具有透皮导管和遥测能力的血管血压监测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050197585A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-08

    申请号:US11073413

    申请日:2005-03-04

    IPC分类号: A61B5/00 A61B5/02 A61B5/0215

    CPC分类号: A61B5/0215 A61B5/411

    摘要: Systems and methods for monitoring intravascular pressure of a patient. The system includes a pressure sensor and catheter assembly having a pressure sensor portion and a transdermal catheter portion. The transdermal catheter portion has a fluid filled lumen and a distal barrier to maintain patency. A transmitter unit may be connected to the pressure sensor portion via a lead. The transmitter unit transmits pressure data to a remote receiver unit that may communicate (directly or indirectly) with a cable management device, a data acquisition device, a monitoring instrument, a computer, a modem, a telecommunication line, a network, etc. In addition, the system may include means to correct for pressure variations due to any difference in elevation between the sensor assembly and the heart.

    摘要翻译: 监测患者血管内压力的系统和方法。 该系统包括具有压力传感器部分和透皮导管部分的压力传感器和导管组件。 透皮导管部分具有流体填充的内腔和用于保持开放的远侧屏障。 发射器单元可以经由引线连接到压力传感器部分。 发射机单元将压力数据发送到可以与电缆管理设备,数据采集设备,监视仪器,计算机,调制解调器,电信线路,网络等进行通信(直接或间接)的远程接收器单元。 此外,系统可以包括用于校正由于传感器组件和心脏之间的任何高度差异而导致的压力变化的装置。

    Wireless Communication With Implantable Medical Device
    5.
    发明申请
    Wireless Communication With Implantable Medical Device 审中-公开
    无线通信与植入式医疗设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080009921A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-10

    申请号:US11856278

    申请日:2007-09-17

    IPC分类号: A61F2/48

    摘要: Embodiments are directed to apparatus and methods of minimizing current drain of an implantable medical device during wireless communication with the device, thereby reducing battery depletion of the device. In one embodiment, the implantable medical device comprises a wireless receiver configured to communicate wirelessly with an external transmitter of an external device via a plurality of communication channels each having a different frequency within a frequency band. The wireless receiver comprises a wideband receiver circuit configured to detect a signal from any of the plurality of communication channels at the different frequencies within the frequency band simultaneously. In another embodiment, the external device is configured to communicate wirelessly with the implantable medical device via a preset communication channel, and via an alternate communication channel selected according to an order of priority if the wireless receiver does not detect a suitable signal from the external transmitter using the preset communication channel.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及在与设备的无线通信期间最小化可植入医疗设备的电流消耗的装置和方法,从而减少设备的电池耗尽。 在一个实施例中,可植入医疗设备包括被配置为经由多个通信信道与外部设备的外部发射机进行无线通信的无线接收器,每个通信信道在频带内具有不同的频率。 无线接收机包括宽带接收机电路,其被配置为同时在频带内以不同频率检测来自多个通信信道中的任一个的信号。 在另一个实施例中,外部设备经配置以经由预设通信信道与可植入医疗设备进行无线通信,并且经由根据优先级顺序选择的替代通信信道,如果无线接收机未检测到来自外部发射机的合适信号 使用预设通信通道。

    Pressure measurement device
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20060094966A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-04

    申请号:US11304452

    申请日:2005-12-14

    IPC分类号: A61B5/02 A61B5/00

    摘要: A device measures pressures in animals and humans and includes a pressure transmission catheter (PTC) filled with a pressure transmitting medium and implantable in an area in having a physiological pressure. A transducer communicates with the pressure transmitting medium to provide a pressure signal representing variations in the physiologic pressure on electrical wires. A connecting catheter carries the electrical wires to signal processing and telemetry circuitry, which transmits a telemetry signal representing the pressure signal to a receiver external to the animal or human. A housing holds the signal processing and telemetry circuitry, but the transducer is remote from the housing. The device is particularly useful in measuring venous pressure, pulmonary pressure, bladder pressure, or intracranial pressure without significant head pressure artifact and with a sufficient dynamic response. One embodiment of the PTC includes a multi-durometer stem.

    Vascular access port with needle detector
    8.
    发明申请
    Vascular access port with needle detector 有权
    带针检测器的血管入口

    公开(公告)号:US20050256451A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-17

    申请号:US11190789

    申请日:2005-07-26

    IPC分类号: A61K9/22 A61M31/00

    摘要: A vascular access port system including means for detecting and indicating the presence or absence of a needle. The detecting and indicating means may be carried in whole or in part by one of or both of the needle and/or the vascular access port. The detecting and indicating means may utilize a conductive needle, a mechanical switch, a magnetic switch, a Hall effect sensor, an electric field, a magnetic field, or an inductor, for example, for detection purposes. The vascular access port system permits the practitioner to confirm that the needle has been correctly inserted into the VAP, and notifies the patient and/or practitioner if the needle has been accidentally withdrawn.

    摘要翻译: 一种血管通路系统,包括用于检测和指示针的存在或不存在的装置。 检测和指示装置可以全部或部分地由针和/或血管进入口中的一个或两个承载。 检测和指示装置可以使用导电针,机械开关,磁开关,霍尔效应传感器,电场,磁场或电感器,例如用于检测目的。 血管通路系统允许从业者确认针已被正确地插入到VAP中,并且如果针被意外地取出,则通知患者和/或从业者。

    Implantable sensor with wireless communication
    9.
    发明申请
    Implantable sensor with wireless communication 审中-公开
    带无线通信的植入式传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20050159789A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-21

    申请号:US11079973

    申请日:2005-03-14

    IPC分类号: A61B5/00 A61B5/0215 A61N1/362

    摘要: An implantable sensor device, such as a pressure monitor, is implanted in the left ventricle (LV), in other heart chambers, or elsewhere, from which it wirelessly communicates pressure information to a remote communication device. The sensor device can be implanted using a placement catheter, an endoscope, or a laparoscope. The device can be secured entirely within the LV or heart wall, such as by using a corkscrew, a helical anchor, a harpoon, a threaded member, a hook, a barb, a fastener, a suture, or a mesh or coating for receiving fibrous tissue growth. The implantable sensor device provides less invasive chronic measurements of left ventricular blood pressure or other physical parameters. The wireless communication techniques include radio-telemetry, inductive coupling, passive transponders, and using the body as a conductor (referred to as “intracorporeal conductive communication” or a “personal area network”). Data from the receiver is downloadable into a computer for analysis or display.

    摘要翻译: 诸如压力监测器的植入式传感器装置被植入左心室(LV),其他心室或其他地方,从而将压力信息与之无线地传送到远程通信装置。 可以使用放置导管,内窥镜或腹腔镜植入传感器装置。 该装置可以完全固定在LV或心壁内,例如通过使用开瓶器,螺旋锚,鱼叉,螺纹构件,钩,倒钩,紧固件,缝线或用于接收的网眼或涂层 纤维组织生长。 植入式传感器装置提供对左心室血压或其他物理参数的侵入性较小的慢性测量。 无线通信技术包括无线电遥测,电感耦合,无源应答器,以及使用身体作为导体(称为“体内导电通信”或“个人区域网络”)。 来自接收机的数据可下载到计算机中进行分析或显示。