公开(公告)号：US07076303B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-11

申请号：US10022071

申请日：2001-12-18

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg

IPC: A61N1/372

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10S128/903 ,  Y10S128/904

Abstract: A system and method for remote invoicing and inventory control of medical components of an implantable medical device system upon implantation into a patient is described. The system includes at least one medical component implanted in a patient. A programmer is capable of identifying each medical component implanted in the patient. A remote expert data center globally accessible to the programmer is connected to the programmer via an interface. An invoice module positioned on the remote expert data center receives information identifying each medical component implanted in the patient and prepares an invoice including each medical component implanted into the patient. An inventory module updates records regarding inventory of each implanted medical component.

公开(公告)号：US06442433B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09426741

申请日：1999-10-26

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg

IPC: A61N137

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  A61N1/37282 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y02A90/22 ,  Y02A90/26

Abstract: A programmer operating in association with a diverse number of implantable medical devices (IMDs) is in a bi-directional operable data, voice and video communications with a remote web-based expert data center. The programmer is in telemetric wireless communications with the IMDs. The data center is equipped to manage the operational and functional aspects of the programmer remotely thus importing expertise to the patient environment. Specifically the communications scheme is scalable and adaptable to enable high-speed interactions between the programmer and the remote center across various communications media. The remote center is able to remotely assess, monitor, evaluate for failure or conduct other performance checks on the programmer to implement a remote solution to those problems. Specifically, by utilizing the robust communication scheme integrated with the remote web-based expert data center, the system enables a real-time deployment of executable software commands to manage the programmer by remotely monitoring, updating software, performing remote repairs or replacement of components and alerting operators to significant problems before they become critical to the optimal performance and reliability of the programmer.

Abstract translation: 与多种植入式医疗设备（IMD）相关联的编程器与远程基于web的专家数据中心进行双向可操作的数据，语音和视频通信。 程序员正在与IMD进行遥测无线通信。 数据中心配备了远程管理程序员的操作和功能方面，从而将专业知识导入患者环境。 具体来说，通信方案具有可扩展性和适应性，可实现程序员和远程中心跨各种通信媒体的高速交互。 远程中心能够远程评估，监控，评估失败或对程序员进行其他性能检查，以实现对这些问题的远程解决方案。 具体来说，通过利用与远程基于web的专家数据中心集成的强大的通信方案，该系统实现了可执行软件命令的实时部署，通过远程监控，更新软件，执行远程维修或更换组件来管理程序员， 在操作人员对程序员的最佳性能和可靠性至关重要之前，会提示重要的问题。

公开(公告)号：US06386882B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09437615

申请日：1999-11-10

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg

IPC: G09B2328

CPC classification number: H04M11/022 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/324 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G09B5/00 ,  G09B23/30 ,  G16H40/40 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: A system and method for remote delivery of software-based simulated training and certification for technicians/operators involved in the management of programmers, programmer-IMD interface and related procedures is disclosed. Preferably a web-based expert data center directs the software-based simulated training and certification which is remotely imported to a programmer. The programmer or equivalent device is coupled to the web-based expert data center via preferably one of many data communication systems. A set of skill-based training activities corresponding to a plurality of software applications on the programmer is accessible from the programmer. The operator issues a training request from the programmer to the expert data center for a specific software application. The expert data center builds a simulated training module based on the operator's request, and returns the training module to the programmer. The training module executes a simulated skill-based training corresponding to the operator's desired software application. Upon completion of the training module, the training results are analyzed. Thereafter, certification may be issued if the operator scores a passing grade on a test at the end of the training. The training results and certification information are archived on the computer, and the certification is electronically transmitted to a certification authority. Upon certification, the operator is granted access to use the specific software application through an authorization key.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于远程交付基于软件的模拟训练和认证的系统和方法，用于参与程序员管理，程序员IMD接口和相关程序的技术人员/操作员。 优选地，基于web的专家数据中心将基于软件的模拟培训和认证指导给程序员。 编程器或等效设备经由优选地许多数据通信系统之一耦合到基于web的专家数据中心。 与编程器上的多个软件应用相对应的基于技能的训练活动的一组可从程序员访问。 操作员向程序员发送针对特定软件应用程序的专家数据中心的训练请求。 专家数据中心根据操作者的要求构建模拟训练模块，并将训练模块返回给程序员。 训练模块执行与操作者期望的软件应用相对应的基于技能的训练。 完成培训模块后，对培训结果进行分析。 此后，如果操作者在训练结束时在测试中获得通过成绩，则可以颁发认证。 培训结果和认证信息存档在计算机上，并将认证电子传送给认证机构。 通过认证，运营商被授权通过授权密钥访问特定的软件应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US06754538B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US10010406

申请日：2001-12-07

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg

IPC: A61N137

CPC classification number: A61N1/37211 ,  A61N1/37264 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/40 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: A system and method for providing automated self-identification information of a remote medical component of an implantable medical device system to a centralized computer is disclosed. The system includes a memory component of the remote medical component containing self-identification information. An information network of the centralized expert data center is globally located relative to the programmer. An interface between the programmer and the information network is established for transmitting the self-identification information from the programmer component to the information network. An information identification module located in the information network recognizes the self-identification information of the components of the programmer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种将可植入医疗装置系统的远程医疗部件的自动识别信息提供给中央计算机的系统和方法。 该系统包括远程医疗部件的存储部件，其包含自身识别信息。 集中式专家数据中心的信息网络相对于程序员来说是全球性的。 建立了编程器和信息网络之间的接口，用于将自身识别信息从编程器组件发送到信息网络。 位于信息网络中的信息识别模块识别编程器的组件的自身识别信息。

公开(公告)号：US06363282B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09429960

申请日：1999-10-29

Applicant: Timothy Joseph Nichols ,  Kurt R. Linberg

Inventor： Timothy Joseph Nichols ,  Kurt R. Linberg

IPC: A61N1372

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/324 ,  G16H40/40 ,  Y02A90/22 ,  Y02A90/26

Abstract: A system and method for providing an automated software update to a programmer or equivalent device used in implantable medical device system is disclosed. The programmer comprises a remote instrument configuration database containing current instrument configuration information. The programmer user interface initiates an interface to a centralized globally accessible remote expert data center located at a distal location relative to the programmer. The remote expert data center includes an instrument configuration database containing configuration data for the programmer. The remote expert data center also includes a released software database containing software applications compatible with the programmer. Further, the remote expert data center contains a rule set database which identifies an approved software application for the programmer. A management component of the remote expert data center enables the transmission of the approved software application to the programmer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向可植入医疗设备系统中使用的编程器或等效设备提供自动化软件更新的系统和方法。 程序员包括一个包含当前仪器配置信息的远程仪器配置数据库。 程序员用户界面启动与位于相对于编程器的远端位置的集中式全球可访问的远程专家数据中心的接口。 远程专家数据中心包括一个包含程序员配置数据的仪器配置数据库。 远程专家数据中心还包括一个包含与程序员兼容的软件应用程序的软件数据库。 此外，远程专家数据中心包含一个规则集数据库，该数据库标识用于程序员的批准的软件应用程序。 远程专家数据中心的管理组件能够将批准的软件应用程序传输给程序员。

公开(公告)号：US07815568B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11080145

申请日：2005-03-15

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg ,  Randy L. Merry ,  Chester G. Nelson ,  William J. Plombon

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg ,  Randy L. Merry ,  Chester G. Nelson ,  William J. Plombon

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/37264 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61M2205/3523 ,  A61M2205/3553 ,  A61N1/37211 ,  A61N1/37282 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/40 ,  Y10S128/904 ,  Y10S128/92

Abstract: A plurality of co-operative and complementary software programs are implemented in a web-enabled high speed computer system to remotely monitor, manage and modify the operational and functional parameters of a plurality of implanted medical devices (IMDs). The system utilizes virtual electrophysiologist module (VEM), chronic monitoring module (CMM) and prescription program module (PPM) programs to effect specific therapeutic and diagnostic methods for managing the IMDs, remotely on a conditions and real-time basis. The modules enable remote and continuous monitoring, management and maintenance of the IMDs by identifying critical medical events, determining optimal clinical settings and upgrading performance parameters based on prescriptive data. The modules are implemented in a data center having high-speed computers operating in a web-enabled environment. The modules and the IMDs communicate through wireless communications system via a programmer or an interface medical unit (IMD).

Abstract translation: 多个合作和互补的软件程序在web启用的高速计算机系统中实现，以远程监控，管理和修改多个植入式医疗设备（IMD）的操作和功能参数。 该系统利用虚拟电生理学模块（VEM），慢性监测模块（CMM）和处方程序模块（PPM）程序，在条件和实时的基础上远程管理IMD的特定治疗和诊断方法。 这些模块通过识别关键的医疗事件，确定最佳临床设置并根据规定数据升级性能参数，实现对IMD的远程和持续监测，管理和维护。 这些模块在具有在启用Web的环境中运行的高速计算机的数据中心中实现。 模块和IMD通过无线通信系统通过编程器或接口医疗单元（IMD）进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US06385593B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09430208

申请日：1999-10-29

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg

IPC: G60F1760

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10S128/903 ,  Y10S128/904

Abstract: A system and method for remote invoicing and inventory control of medical components of an implantable medical device system upon implantation into a patient is described. The system includes at least one medical component implanted in a patient. A programmer is capable of identifying each medical component implanted in the patient. A remote expert data center globally accessible to the programmer is connected to the programmer via an interface. An invoice module positioned on the remote expert data center receives information identifying each medical component implanted in the patient and prepares an invoice including each medical component implanted into the patient. An inventory module updates records regarding inventory of each implanted medical component.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在植入患者中的可植入医疗装置系统的医疗部件的远程开票和库存控制的系统和方法。 该系统包括植入患者体内的至少一个医疗部件。 程序员能够识别植入患者体内的每个医疗部件。 程序员全局可访问的远程专家数据中心通过接口连接到编程器。 定位在远程专家数据中心上的发票模块接收识别植入患者中的每个医疗部件的信息，并准备包括植入患者体内的每个医疗部件的发票。 库存模块更新关于每个植入医疗部件的库存的记录。

公开(公告)号：US07096067B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10091637

申请日：2002-03-05

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg

IPC: A61N1/362

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  A61N1/37282 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y02A90/22 ,  Y02A90/26

Abstract: A programmer operating in association with a diverse number of implantable medical devices (IMDs) is in a bi-directional operable data, voice and video communications with a remote web-based expert data center. The programmer is in telemetric wireless communications with the IMDs. The data center is equipped to manage the operational and functional aspects of the programmer remotely thus importing expertise to the patient environment. Specifically the communications scheme is scalable and adaptable to enable high-speed interactions between the programmer and the remote center across various communications media. The remote center is able to remotely assess, monitor, evaluate for failure or conduct other performance checks on the programmer to implement a remote solution to those problems. Specifically, by utilizing the robust communication scheme integrated with the remote web-based expert data center, the system enables a real-time deployment of executable software commands to manage the programmer by remotely monitoring, updating software, performing remote repairs or replacement of components and alerting operators to significant problems before they become critical to the optimal performance and reliability of the programmer.

公开(公告)号：US06878112B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-12

申请号：US10282336

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg ,  Randy L. Merry ,  Chester G. Nelson ,  William J. Plombon

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg ,  Randy L. Merry ,  Chester G. Nelson ,  William J. Plombon

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61M5/142 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61N1/372

CPC classification number: A61N1/37264 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61M2205/3523 ,  A61M2205/3553 ,  A61N1/37211 ,  A61N1/37282 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/40 ,  Y10S128/904 ,  Y10S128/92

Abstract: A plurality of co-operative and complementary software programs are implemented in a web-enabled high speed computer system to remotely monitor, manage and modify the operational and functional parameters of a plurality of implanted medical devices (IMDs). The system utilizes virtual electrophysiologist module (VEM), chronic monitoring module (CMM) and prescription program module (PPM) programs to effect specific therapeutic and diagnostic methods for managing the IMDs, remotely on a conditions and real-time basis. The modules enable remote and continuous monitoring, management and maintenance of the IMDs by identifying critical medical events, determining optimal clinical settings and upgrading performance parameters based on prescriptive data. The modules are implemented in a data center having high-speed computers operating in a web-enabled environment. The modules and the IMDs communicate through wireless communications system via a programmer or an interface medical unit (IMD).

Abstract translation: 多个合作和互补的软件程序在web启用的高速计算机系统中实现，以远程监控，管理和修改多个植入式医疗设备（IMD）的操作和功能参数。 该系统利用虚拟电生理学模块（VEM），慢性监测模块（CMM）和处方程序模块（PPM）程序，在条件和实时的基础上远程管理IMD的特定治疗和诊断方法。 这些模块通过识别关键的医疗事件，确定最佳临床设置并根据规定数据升级性能参数，实现对IMD的远程和持续监测，管理和维护。 这些模块在具有在启用Web的环境中运行的高速计算机的数据中心中实现。 模块和IMD通过无线通信系统通过编程器或接口医疗单元（IMD）进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US06497655B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US09466284

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Kurt R. Linberg ,  Randy L. Merry ,  Chester G. Nelson ,  William J. Plombon

Inventor： Kurt R. Linberg ,  Randy L. Merry ,  Chester G. Nelson ,  William J. Plombon

IPC: A61B500

CPC classification number: A61N1/37264 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61M2205/3523 ,  A61M2205/3553 ,  A61N1/37211 ,  A61N1/37282 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/40 ,  Y10S128/904 ,  Y10S128/92

Abstract: A plurality of co-operative and complementary software programs are implemented in a web-enabled high speed computer system to remotely monitor, manage and modify the operational and functional parameters of a plurality of implanted medical devices (IMDs). The system utilizes virtual electrophysiologist module (VEM), chronic monitoring module (CMM) and prescription program module (PPM) programs to effect specific therapeutic and diagnostic methods for managing the IMDs, remotely on a conditions and real-time basis. The modules enable remote and continuous monitoring, management and maintenance of the IMDs by identifying critical medical events, determining optimal clinical settings and upgrading performance parameters based on prescriptive data. The modules are implemented in a data center having high-speed computers operating in a web-enabled environment. The modules and the IMDs communicate through wireless communications system via a programmer or an interface medical unit (IMD).

Abstract translation: 多个合作和互补的软件程序在web启用的高速计算机系统中实现，以远程监控，管理和修改多个植入式医疗设备（IMD）的操作和功能参数。 该系统利用虚拟电生理学模块（VEM），慢性监测模块（CMM）和处方程序模块（PPM）程序，在条件和实时的基础上远程管理IMD的特定治疗和诊断方法。 这些模块通过识别关键的医疗事件，确定最佳临床设置并根据规定数据升级性能参数，实现对IMD的远程和持续监测，管理和维护。 这些模块在具有在启用Web的环境中运行的高速计算机的数据中心中实现。 模块和IMD通过无线通信系统通过编程器或接口医疗单元（IMD）进行通信。