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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2012
Bruce H. Kenknight, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Eric G. Lovett, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Robert J. Sweeney, Woodbury, MN (US);
Scott T. Mazar, Woodbury, MN (US);
Yatheendhar D. Manicka, Woodbury, MN (US);
Bruce H. KenKnight, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Eric G. Lovett, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Robert J. Sweeney, Woodbury, MN (US);
Scott T. Mazar, Woodbury, MN (US);
Yatheendhar D. Manicka, Woodbury, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for adjusting the performance of an implanted device based on data including contextual information. Contextual information, including operational and performance data concerning the implanted device as well as the patient with the implanted device, is stored by a portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device is adapted for battery operation and includes a personal digital assistant (PDA). The portable electronic device is adapted for use as an interface to conduct wireless communications with the implanted device. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device interfaces with a clinical programmer for use by a physician.