Bruce H. KenKnight,Eric G. Lovett,Robert J. Sweeney,Scott T. Mazar,Yatheendhar D. Manicka
申请号:
US12891338
公开号:
US08160716B2
申请日:
2010.09.27
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要:
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.