Synchronization of medical devices via digital interface

摘要

A method for device control includes bringing a plurality of medical devices into contact with a body of a patient. The medical devices are coupled to communicate with a console via a digital interface. A message is transmitted over the digital interface from the console, to be received simultaneously by the plurality of the medical devices. The medical devices are synchronized with one another responsively to receiving the message.

主权项

1. A method for device control, comprising:
bringing a plurality of medical devices into contact with a body of a patient, the medical devices comprising respective senors, which are configured to generate signals while the medical devices are in contact with the body; coupling the medical devices to communicate with a console via a digital interface; sampling the signals in the medical devices using a respective internal clock in each of the medical devices, and transmitting the sampled signals to the console over the digital interface, and; transmitting a message over the digital interface from the console, to be received simultaneously by the plurality of the medical devices; and synchronizing the medical devices with one another responsively to receiving the message by resetting the internal clock.