SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

摘要

An interactive implantable medical device system includes an implantable medical device and a network-enabled external device capable of bi-directional communication and interaction with the implantable medical device. The external device is programmed to interact with other similarly-enabled devices. The system facilitates improved patient care by eliminating unnecessary geographic limitations on implantable medical device interrogation and programming, and by allowing patients, physicians, and other users to access medical records, history, and information and to receive status and care-related alerts and messages anywhere there is access to a communications network.

主权项

1. An external apparatus comprising:
a communication subsystem configured to establish a wireless communication link with an implanted device; and a controller configured to:
receive a request to allow an action with the implanted device to occur,determine if the implanted device is authenticated,allow the action when the implanted device is authenticated and an elapsed time requirement is met, anddeny the action until the implanted device becomes authenticated.