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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2001
Chester G. Nelson, Plymouth, MN (US);
John B. Farr, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kevin M. Johnson, St. Paul, MN (US);
Charles R. Stomberg, Forest Lake, MN (US);
Chester G. Nelson, Plymouth, MN (US);
John B. Farr, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kevin M. Johnson, St. Paul, MN (US);
Charles R. Stomberg, Forest Lake, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A component-based software architecture environment is provided for information networks used for administering one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) in one or more patients. Various interface schema which may be used in implementing an IMD network are provided, as well as common interfaces for development of software within the network environment. The information network, and the software used in and implementing the network, may be upgraded and developed in a distributed and incremental manner, without requiring modification of entire systems or device instructions.