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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2017
Filed:
May. 27, 2008
Joseph J Nolan, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Andrew H. Houchins, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Joseph J Nolan, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Andrew H. Houchins, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Techniques for providing an indication of coupling between medical devices are disclosed. For example, when a programming device and a telemetry module are coupled, the telemetry module provides a first indication, and the programming device provides a second indication substantially similar to the first indication. The indications may be, for example, colors, and different indications may signify communication with different implantable medical devices, programming different therapies, or use of different applications of the programming device.