Patent ID: 8265757
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: A61N,H04L

Abstract:
1. An interface device for facilitating transfer of medical information between a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) and a remote network server via a public network using any one of a plurality of network access devices having disparate communication protocols, the interface device comprising: first communication circuitry configured to effect communication between the PIMD and the interface device in compliance with a predetermined medical information regulatory standard governing implantable medical devices including the PIMD; second communication circuitry configured to effect communication between the interface device and any one of the plurality of network access devices; the PIMD accessible using any of the plurality of network access devices only if such access is in compliance with the predetermined medical information regulatory standard; and a processor coupled to the first communication circuitry and the second communication circuitry, the processor configured to detect an available network access device of the plurality of network access devices and cooperate with the second communication circuitry to effect communication between the interface device and the available network device.