Patent ID: 9295849
Filing Date: 2016-03-29
CPC Classification: A61N

Claim Text:
1. A method, comprising: during configuration of an automated external defibrillator configured for two-way text-based communications, storing, in a memory associated with the automated external defibrillator, an identifier of a secured wireless network and a network passcode for the secured wireless network, the network passcode comprising a network passcode required to gain access to the secured wireless network; receiving a first signal indicative of deployment of the automated external defibrillator; upon detection of deployment of the automated external defibrillator, establishing a connection with the secured wireless network by accessing the stored network passcode for the secured wireless network; automatically sending, from the automated external defibrillator, via the secured wireless network, a first text message upon receipt of the first signal indicative of deployment of the automated external defibrillator; receiving a second signal indicative of one or more electrodes of the deployed automated external defibrillator being applied; automatically sending, from the automated external defibrillator, via the secured wireless network, a second text message upon receipt of the second signal indicative of the one or more electrodes being applied; receiving a third signal indicative of discharge of the automated external defibrillator; automatically sending, from the automated external defibrillator, via the secured wireless network, a third text message upon receipt of the third signal indicative of discharge of the automated external defibrillator; and receiving, from an emergency response entity, via the secured wireless network, a text message responsive to at least one of the first, second, and third text message.