Instrumentation and software for remote monitoring and programming of implantable medical devices (IMDs)

摘要

A modular system including hardware and software in combination or separately is used to adopt instruments for remote connectivity and programming of one or more medical devices in one or more patients. The modular system is implemented via an interface and is adaptable to a variety of medical devices, irrespective of origin of manufacture. The modular unit includes communication and other functional hardware in combination with Jini technology and Bluetooth implemented to effect wireless communication between various devices, patients and health providers.