Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080211665 | Implantable medical device having long-term wireless capabilities - A medical device is capable of utilizing a pervasive wireless communications network, such as a digital wireless telephone network, personal communication services network or pager network, to directly communicate with a host computer without the need for a repeater device. The device includes a sensor capable of measuring a body characteristic, such as temperature or electrical cardiac activity, and generates clinical data describing the measurement. The device also includes a wireless transmitter/receiver unit capable of establishing a communications link with a host computer over the long-range wireless network. The wireless transmitter/receiver unit is capable of delivering the measured clinical data to the host computer over the wireless network. The wireless transmitter/receiver unit can also periodically deliver status information regarding the operation of the implantable device to the host computer. | 09-04-2008 |
20090076340 | Adherent Cardiac Monitor with Advanced Sensing Capabilities - An adherent device comprises an adhesive patch with at least two electrodes and an accelerometer. The accelerometer can be used to determine an orientation of the at least two measurement electrodes on a patient. By determining the orientation of the electrodes of the patch on the patient, physiologic measurements with the at least two electrodes can be adjusted and/or corrected in response to the orientation of the patch on the patient. The adherent patch and/or electrodes can be replaced with a second adherent patch and/or electrodes, and the orientation of the second adherent patch and/or electrodes can be determined with the accelerometer or a second accelerometer. The determined orientation of the second patch and/or electrodes on the patient can be used to correct measurements made with the second adherent patch and/or electrodes. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076342 | Adherent Multi-Sensor Device with Empathic Monitoring - A system and methods are provided for physiological monitoring and prediction. The system includes a detecting system and a remote monitoring system. The detecting system includes, (i) an adherent device with a plurality of sensors that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient, the adherent device being coupled to the patient's thorax and (ii) a wireless communication device coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to transfer patient data directly or indirectly from the plurality of sensors to a remote monitoring system. The remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device. Logic resources may be provided at the remote monitoring system to determine the physiological event of the patient. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076345 | Adherent Device with Multiple Physiological Sensors - An adherent device to monitor a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least four electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Impedance circuitry is coupled to the at least four electrodes to measure a hydration signal of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry is coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adhesive patch to generate a signal in response to at least one of an activity or a position of the patient. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076346 | Tracking and Security for Adherent Patient Monitor - A heart failure patient management system includes a detecting system. The detecting system includes an adherent device configured to be coupled to a patient. The adherent device includes a plurality of sensors to monitor physiological parameters of the patient to determine heart failure status. At least one ID may be coupled to the adherent device that is addressable and unique to each adherent device. A wireless communication device is coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to transfer patient data directly or indirectly from the plurality of sensors to a remote monitoring system. The remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device. An energy management device may be coupled to the plurality of sensors | 03-19-2009 |
20090076348 | Injectable Device for Physiological Monitoring - An injectable detecting device is provided for use in physiological monitoring. The device includes a plurality of sensors axially spaced along a body that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient, a monitoring unit within the body coupled to the plurality of sensors configured to receive data from the plurality of sensors and create processed patient data, a power source within the body coupled to the monitoring unit, and a communication antenna external to the body coupled to the monitoring unit configured to transfer data to/from other devices. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076349 | Adherent Multi-Sensor Device with Implantable Device Communication Capabilities - A system for physiological monitoring and prediction. The system includes a detecting system, one or more medical devices and a remote monitoring system. The detecting system includes an adherent device configured to be coupled to a patient, the adherent device including a plurality of sensors that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient and a wireless communication device coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to transfer patient data from the plurality of sensors and one or more medical treatment devices to the remote monitoring system. The one or more medical treatment devices are coupled to the wireless communication device to communicate wirelessly with the plurality of sensors, with at least one medical treatment device being an implanted device. The remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device, wherein the remote monitoring system uses data from the sensors and the one or more medical treatment devices to determine heart failure status and predict impending decompensation of the patient. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076363 | Adherent Device with Multiple Physiological Sensors - An adherent device to monitor a patient for an extended period comprises a breathable tape. The breathable tape comprises a porous material with an adhesive coating to adhere the breathable tape to a skin of the patient. At least one electrode is affixed to the breathable tape and capable of electrically coupling to a skin of the patient. A printed circuit board is connected to the breathable tape to support the printed circuit board with the breathable tape when the tape is adhered to the patient. Electronic components electrically are connected to the printed circuit board and coupled to the at least one electrode to measure physiologic signals of the patient. A breathable cover and/or an electronics housing is disposed over the circuit board and electronic components and connected to at least one of the electronics components, the printed circuit board or the breathable tape. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076364 | Adherent Device for Sleep Disordered Breathing - An adherent device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient with an adherent patch, for example breathable tape, coupled to at least four electrodes. The device comprises impedance circuitry coupled to the at least four electrodes and configured to measure respiration of the patient to detect sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. The impedance circuitry may be used to measure hydration of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adherent patch such that the accelerometer can be coupled to and move with the skin of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry to generate an electrocardiogram signal may be coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to detect the sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076397 | Adherent Emergency Patient Monitor - An adherent device comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least two electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry can be coupled to at the least two electrodes to measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adhesive patch to generate an accelerometer signal in response to at least one of an activity or a position of the patient. A processor comprising a tangible medium can be configured to communicate with the electrocardiogram circuitry and the accelerometer to generate an alarm signal in response to the electrocardiogram signal and the accelerometer signal. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076405 | Adherent Device for Respiratory Monitoring - A respiratory monitoring system is provided. A measuring system is provided that includes, (i) an adherent device configured to be coupled to a patient, the adherent device including a plurality of sensors that monitor respiratory status, at least one of the sensors configured to monitor the patient's respiration, and (ii) a wireless communication device coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to transfer patient data directly or indirectly from the plurality of sensors to a remote monitoring system. A remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device. | 03-19-2009 |
20090292194 | Chiropractic Care Management Systems and Methods - An adherent device may be placed on a patient's chest for monitoring heart rate variability for chiropractic care. The device may comprise an adherent patch configured to adhere to the patient continuously for an extended period, for example an extended period of one week, and the HRV can be determined for the extended period. Two or more electrodes may be used to measure a cardiac signal and determine the HRV. The device may comprise accelerometers to measure at least one of posture, flexion/extension or lateral movement of the patient. The device may be placed on the patient and used in the clinic, and the patient may be sent home from the clinic with the adherent device. The device may wirelessly transmit heart rate data to an external device, such as a handheld monitor, that the chiropractor may consult during treatment. | 11-26-2009 |
20100056881 | Method and Apparatus For Acute Cardiac Monitoring - A device for monitoring a patient from the back of the patient comprises a support configured to adhere to the back of the patient, at least two electrodes supported with the support, circuitry coupled to the at least two electrodes to measure a signal from the at least two electrodes, and circuitry to transmit the signal wirelessly. The support and the at least two electrodes may be placed on at least one of a lower back or between shoulder blades of the patient, which can help to reduce pressure on the patient when the device is worn for an extended period, for example 1 week. Placement of the adherent device in at least one of these locations can improve patient comfort, for example by decreasing pressure to the skin of the patient from the device when the patient lies supine. The device may also provide lumbar support, for example when placed on the lumbar of the patient. | 03-04-2010 |
20100328062 | Repeater Providing Data Exchange with a Medical Device for Remote Patient Care and Method Thereof - A repeater providing data exchange with a medical device for remote patient care and method thereof are provided. The repeater includes a transmission device configured to send the data over a wireless medium to a data repository and a processing device configured to detect conditions in respect of an associated communication medium that could affect data exchange, where the processing device is configured to send the data based at least in part on the conditions. The processing device is further configured to analyze the data from the medical device to detect a problem with the medical device. | 12-30-2010 |
20110015692 | COMBINED REMODELING CONTROL THERAPY AND ANTI-REMODELING THERAPY BY IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE - A method and device for delivering ventricular resynchronization pacing therapy in conjunction with electrical stimulation of nerves which alter the activity of the autonomic nervous system is disclosed. Such therapies may be delivered by an implantable device and are useful in preventing the deleterious ventricular remodeling which occurs as a result of a heart attack or heart failure. The device may perform an assessment of cardiac function in order to individually modulate the delivery of the two types of therapy. | 01-20-2011 |
20120108917 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An adherent patient device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient and measure electrocardiogram data, impedance data, accelerometer data, blood oxygen data and temperature data. The adherent device can communicate wirelessly with gateways and a local processor system, such that the patient can wander about the hospital and update the monitoring station with the patient data when the patient is ambulatory. The local processor system can be configured to customize alerts for the patient, for example to notify automatically a specialist in response to a special condition of the patient. The adherent device may comprise a unique adherent device identifier such that the customized alert can be sent based on the unique device identifier. Each of the gateways can be carried and may comprise a unique gateway identifier, such that the unique device identifier and the unique gateway identifier can be used to locate the ambulatory patient. | 05-03-2012 |
20120108920 | ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS - An adherent device to monitor a patient for an extended period comprises a breathable tape. The breathable tape comprises a porous material with an adhesive coating to adhere the breathable tape to a skin of the patient. At least one electrode is affixed to the breathable tape and capable of electrically coupling to a skin of the patient. A printed circuit board is connected to the breathable tape to support the printed circuit board with the breathable tape when the tape is adhered to the patient. Electronic components electrically are connected to the printed circuit board and coupled to the at least one electrode to measure physiologic signals of the patient. A breathable cover and/or an electronics housing is disposed over the circuit board and electronic components and connected to at least one of the electronics components, the printed circuit board or the breathable tape. | 05-03-2012 |
20120139720 | REPEATER PROVIDING DATA EXCHANGE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR REMOTE PATIENT CARE AND METHOD THEREOF - A repeater providing data exchange with a medical device for remote patient care and method thereof are provided. The repeater includes a transmission device configured to send the data over a wireless medium to a data repository and a processing device configured to detect conditions in respect of an associated communication medium that could affect data exchange, where the processing device is configured to send the data based at least in part on the conditions. The processing device is further configured to analyze the data from the medical device to detect a problem with the medical device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120277549 | ADHERENT DEVICE FOR SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING - An adherent device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient with an adherent patch, for example breathable tape, coupled to at least four electrodes. The device comprises impedance circuitry coupled to the at least four electrodes and configured to measure respiration of the patient to detect sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. The impedance circuitry may be used to measure hydration of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adherent patch such that the accelerometer can be coupled to and move with the skin of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry to generate an electrocardiogram signal may be coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to detect the sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. | 11-01-2012 |
20130085347 | ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS - An adherent device to monitor a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least four electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Impedance circuitry is coupled to the at least four electrodes to measure a hydration signal of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry is coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adhesive patch to generate a signal in response to at least one of an activity or a position of the patient. | 04-04-2013 |
20130132855 | MEDICAL DEVICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH COMMUNICATION CONTROLLER USING INTERFACE DEVICE - A system with a medical device, an interface device and a communication controller. A medical device has a medical device communication module. The interface device has an interface device communication module and a user interface operatively coupled to the interface device communication module and configured to communicate with a user of the system. The communication controller has a communication controller module configured to communicate with the medical device communication module and with the interface device communication module and an information server operatively coupled to the communication controller module and configured to drive the user interface of the interface device. The system is configured so that a user of the system may communicate with the medical device using the user interface of the interface device with the user interface of the interface being driven by the information server of the communication module. | 05-23-2013 |
20130253285 | ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS - An adherent device to monitor a patient for an extended period comprises a breathable tape. The breathable tape comprises a porous material with an adhesive coating to adhere the breathable tape to a skin of the patient. At least one electrode is affixed to the breathable tape and capable of electrically coupling to a skin of the patient. A printed circuit board is connected to the breathable tape to support the printed circuit board with the breathable tape when the tape is adhered to the patient. Electronic components electrically are connected to the printed circuit board and coupled to the at least one electrode to measure physiologic signals of the patient. A breathable cover and/or an electronics housing is disposed over the circuit board and electronic components and connected to at least one of the electronics components, the printed circuit board or the breathable tape. | 09-26-2013 |
20130271279 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING DATA EXCHANGE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR REMOTE PATIENT CARE - A system for relaying data to a repository from a medical device is disclosed. A receiver is configured to receive data from a medical device, where the data can be an indication of a problem with the medical device. A memory is configured to maintain the data once it has been received. A transmission device is configured to send the data to a data repository over a communication medium. A detector is configured to detect conditions of the communication medium that could affect data exchange and send the data based at least in part on the conditions. A processor is configured to send at least a portion of the data based at least in part on a degree of urgency. | 10-17-2013 |
20130296958 | COMBINED REMODELING CONTROL THERAPY AND ANTI-REMODELING THERAPY BY IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE - A method and device for delivering ventricular resynchronization pacing therapy in conjunction with electrical stimulation of nerves which alter the activity of the autonomic nervous system is disclosed. Such therapies may be delivered by an implantable device and are useful in preventing the deleterious ventricular remodeling which occurs as a result of a heart attack or heart failure. The device may perform an assessment of cardiac function in order to individually modulate the delivery of the two types of therapy. | 11-07-2013 |
20130338448 | ADHERENT CARDIAC MONITOR WITH ADVANCED SENSING CAPABILITIES - An adherent device comprises an adhesive patch with at least two electrodes and an accelerometer. The accelerometer can be used to determine an orientation of the at least two measurement electrodes on a patient. By determining the orientation of the electrodes of the patch on the patient, physiologic measurements with the at least two electrodes can be adjusted and/or corrected in response to the orientation of the patch on the patient. The adherent patch and/or electrodes can be replaced with a second adherent patch and/or electrodes, and the orientation of the second adherent patch and/or electrodes can be determined with the accelerometer or a second accelerometer. The determined orientation of the second patch and/or electrodes on the patient can be used to correct measurements made with the second adherent patch and/or electrodes. | 12-19-2013 |
20140288385 | ADHERENT DEVICE FOR RESPIRATORY MONITORING - A respiratory monitoring system is provided. A measuring system is provided that includes, (i) an adherent device configured to be coupled to a patient, the adherent device including a plurality of sensors that monitor respiratory status, at least one of the sensors configured to monitor the patient's respiration, and (ii) a wireless communication device coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to transfer patient data directly or indirectly from the plurality of sensors to a remote monitoring system. A remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device. | 09-25-2014 |
20140330088 | ADHERENT DEVICE FOR SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING - An adherent device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient with an adherent patch, for example breathable tape, coupled to at least four electrodes. The device comprises impedance circuitry coupled to the at least four electrodes and configured to measure respiration of the patient to detect sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. The impedance circuitry may be used to measure hydration of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adherent patch such that the accelerometer can be coupled to and move with the skin of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry to generate an electrocardiogram signal may be coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to detect the sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330091 | HEART FAILURE DECOMPENSATION PREDICTION BASED ON CARDIAC RHYTHM - Systems and methods of detecting an impending cardiac decompensation of a patient measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. An incidence of cardiac arrhythmias is determined from the electrocardiogram signal. A risk of impending decompensation is determined in response to the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias. In many embodiments, the impending decompensation can be detected early enough to avoid, or at least delay, the impending decompensation, such that patient trauma and/or expensive ICU care can be avoided. Although embodiments make specific reference to monitoring electrocardiogram and other physiological signals with an adherent patch, the system methods and devices are applicable to many applications in which physiological monitoring is used, for example wireless physiological monitoring with implanted sensors for extended periods. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330136 | ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS - An adherent device to monitor a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient, and at least four electrodes connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. The adherent device further includes impedance circuitry coupled to the at least four electrodes to measure a hydration signal of the patient and electrocardiogram circuitry coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. | 11-06-2014 |
20150015417 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An adherent patient device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient and measure electrocardiogram data, impedance data, accelerometer data, blood oxygen data and temperature data. The adherent device can communicate wirelessly with gateways and a local processor system, such that the patient can wander about the hospital and update the monitoring station with the patient data when the patient is ambulatory. The local processor system can be configured to customize alerts for the patient, for example to notify automatically a specialist in response to a special condition of the patient. The adherent device may comprise a unique adherent device identifier such that the customized alert can be sent based on the unique device identifier. Each of the gateways can be carried and may comprise a unique gateway identifier, such that the unique device identifier and the unique gateway identifier can be used to locate the ambulatory patient. | 01-15-2015 |