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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2004
Christopher M. Mcallen, Nashville, TN (US);
Christopher W. Dern, San Diego, CA (US);
Gregory A. Borges, San Diego, CA (US);
Michael Scott Reed, San Diego, CA (US);
Richard M. Batch, Del Mar, CA (US);
Christopher M. McAllen, Nashville, TN (US);
Christopher W. Dern, San Diego, CA (US);
Gregory A. Borges, San Diego, CA (US);
Michael Scott Reed, San Diego, CA (US);
Richard M. Batch, Del Mar, CA (US);
Carefusion 303, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides for a system and method of discovering whether a medical device is connected to a network, establishing secure communications between and a server and the medical device, and communicating with the medical device. Also disclosed is a method of encryption to ensure secure communications within the network between a server and medical devices connected to the network. The invention also includes a system and method for determining the location of medical devices within an institution.