摘要 |
The present invention is an apparatus and method for the automatic extension and retraction of an antenna for a pacemaker programmer. One embodiment of the apparatus includes an antenna in a shaft, a sensor, and a motor. The sensor detects the opening and closing of the display of the programmer and directs the motor to extend or retract the antenna. The present invention allows extension and retraction of the antenna, which allows full utilization of the antenna during use and protection of the antenna when not in use.
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