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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2011
Kent W. Leyde, Sammamish, WA (US);
John F. Harris, Bellevue, WA (US);
Kent W. Leyde, Sammamish, WA (US);
John F. Harris, Bellevue, WA (US);
CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring neurological signals in a patient are provided. The system includes: an implantable sensor adapted to collect neurological signals; an implantable assembly configured to sample the neurological signals collected by the sensor; and a rechargeable communication device external to the patient's body, said communication device configured to wirelessly communicate with the implantable assembly and to transmit a communication error alert to a caregiver advisory device in the event of a communication error between the implantable assembly and the communication device.