Modular universal programming device

摘要

A universal programming device for individualized patient medical devices such as implants has an RF transceiver (transmitter/receiver), a control unit, and a man-machine interface (or a connection for a man-machine interface). The RF transceiver is configured to receive and transmit data in the MICS frequency band. The control unit is connected to the transceiver and has preconfigured software interfaces, such that the programming device can be expanded by addition of control software modules. The preconfigured software interfaces define a uniform interface for triggering the transceiver, which the control software modules can access. The man-machine interface, e.g., a keyboard and/or a display (and/or the connection for such a man-machine interface) is connected to the control unit.

主权项

1. A programming device for patient medical implants, the device being configured for installation and/or transport in a medical facility or medical vehicle, the device including:
a. an RF transceiver configured to receive and transmit data in the MICS frequency band; b. MICS communication antennas connected to the RF transceiver; c. a control unit:
(1) connected to the transceiver,(2) configured for communication with a man-machine interface,(3) including control software modules wherein:
i. different ones of the control software modules control different types of patient medical implants, the different types including one or more of:
a) cardioverter/defibrillators,b) pacemakers,c) neurostimulators, andd) medication pumps,from one or more different manufacturers; andii. each control software module is configured to control patient medical implants of a specific type,(4) including a preconfigured software interface configured to access the control software modules and provide communication between the control software modules and the transceiver; d. an external connector configured to physically connect to hardware separate from the programming device and allow data communication therewith.