Abstract: Systems and methods described herein improve visibility of P-waves of an EGM or ECG signal segment to be displayed on a display screen. There is a determination of whether relatively small features, including the P-waves, of the ECG or EGM signal segment would be difficult to visualize if an original signal segment range of the ECG or EGM signal segment were caused to be displayed on the display screen. In response to determining that the relatively small features of the ECG or EGM signal segment would be difficult to visualize, a portion of the EGM or ECG signal segment is displayed on the display screen in a manner that magnifies the P-waves of the EGM or ECG signal segment compared to if an entirety of the EGM or ECG signal segment within the original signal segment range were instead caused to be displayed on the display screen.

Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) charger apparatus may include an IMD charger including a housing defining a bottom surface, a primary coil located within the housing, and a fastener on the bottom surface of the housing, and a charger support, mounted on the IMD charger, including a bottom surface, and movable between a first state and a second state. The IMD charger and the charger support may be respectively configured such that the IMD charger fastener is above the charger support bottom surface when the charger support is in the first state and the IMD charger fastener is at or below the charger support bottom surface when the charger support is in the second state.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to cardiac pacing methods and systems, and, more particularly, to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). In particular, the present disclosure pertains to determining whether a patient is experiencing atrial fibrillation (AF). If the patient is experiencing AF, the efficacy of CRT is determined. A signal is sensed in response to a ventricular pacing stimulus. Through signal processing, a number of features are parsed from the signal and a determination is made as to whether the ventricular pacing stimulus evoked a response from the ventricle.

Abstract: Electric equipment includes: a command input unit to which a switching command is input contactlessly from an outside; and a mode switcher to switch an electric circuit between a normal operation mode and a sleep mode in response to the switching command. The normal operation mode includes the normal operation mode in an unlocked state and the normal operation mode in a locked state in which switching to the sleep mode is prohibited. The switching command includes: a first switching command for switching to the sleep mode, a second switching command for switching to the normal operation mode in the unlocked state, and a third switching command for switching to the normal operation mode in the locked state, having a longer input time than the second switching command. The switching command uses magnetism, light, or a sound wave as a carrier. The command input unit includes a carrier detection sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pacing control method, a pacing control apparatus, and a medical device. The pacing control method comprises: obtaining an actual heart rate of a patient; and when the actual heart rate meets a preset low heart rate condition, performing cardiac pacing on the patient by using a preset pacing frequency, the preset low heart rate condition being used for representing that the patient is in a life-critical state. The method takes the patient in the life-critical state where the heart rate is severely too slow or even cardiac arrest occurs as an object needing pacing support, and achieves the effect of timely and effectively pacing to support the life of the patient and the effect of avoiding, to a great extent, unnecessary pacing for the patient and the pain of the patient caused by pacing stimulation, especially cannot trigger pacing to occasional bradycardia, non-severe bradycardia, or transient arrest.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein improve visibility of features (e.g., P-waves) of a physiologic signal segment (e.g., an EGM or ECG signal segment) to be displayed within a display band having a specified height between an upper and a lower boundary of the display band. The physiologic signal segment is divided into sub-segments, for each of which a sub-segment minimum peak amplitude and maximum peak amplitude are determined. Based thereon, a new minimum peak amplitude and a new maximum peak amplitude are determined and used to determine a new display range. A portion of the physiologic signal segment that is within the new display range is caused to be display, within the display band having the specified height, such that the upper boundary of the display band corresponds to the new maximum peak amplitude, and the lower boundary of the display band corresponds to the new minimum peak amplitude.

Abstract: A medical monitoring and surveillance system uses a server communicating with a general-purpose personal device running an application. The application may be downloadable. The application is configured by the server. The application configures the device to perform medical tests using the sensors, preexisting capabilities, and functionality built into the device. The device may be a cellular telephone with data communication and other functionality, a personal digital organizer, a portable entertainment device, or another similar personal device. The application reports the results of the medical tests to the server or a third party device. Various trigger events and associated tasks may be incorporated in the server or in the application residing on the device. A trigger event may occur, for example, in response to the test results meeting one or more predetermined criteria. Once a trigger event occurs, a task associated with the trigger event is performed.

Abstract: A wristband has a flexible elongated body with an open state in which the wristband is capable of being positioned in a planar configuration and a closed state in which the wristband is wrapped in a loop. An RFID circuit is supported by the body and is positioned on the body such that the RFID circuit is configured to be included in the loop when the wristband is in the closed state. An elongated conductive element is supported by the body and is positioned on the body such that the elongated conductive element is configured to be included in the loop when the wristband is in the closed state. The elongated conductive element is spaced away from the RFID circuit and extends circumferentially about the loop in the closed state.

Abstract: A method of implanting a nerve stimulation device in treating an overactive bladder condition includes providing an external programmer and providing an implantable tibial nerve stimulation device (ITNS device) including a pulse generator enclosing circuitry and a lead coupling an electrode assembly to the pulse generator. The external programmer wirelessly communicates with the circuitry of the pulse generator to program a stimulation therapy for the ITNS device.

Abstract: A system for providing stimulation to a patient, the system comprising one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to receive an updated program indicating a plurality of stimulation parameters to configure a medical device to apply the stimulation to the patient and generate difference information based on one or more differences between an existing program and the updated program. The one or more processors are further configured to output the difference information to configure the medical device to apply stimulation to the patient with the plurality of stimulation parameters.

Abstract: An alarm control system includes an obtaining unit configured to obtain a message signal related to measurement of physiological information and an output value of the physiological information, a first alarm signal generator configured to generate a first alarm signal based on the message signal related to the measurement, a second alarm signal generator configured to generate a second alarm signal based on at least one of the message signal related to the measurement or a period in which a measurement value is invalid, the period being calculated based on the output value of the physiological information, and an output controller configured to perform control to output the first alarm signal and the second alarm signal.

Abstract: A device, such as a computing device or a surgical device, may receive surgical operation data associated with a surgical operation. Based on the surgical operation data, a device may identify a surgical device to be used for a surgical operation and/or one or more surgical steps associated with a surgical operation. Based on the identified surgical device, the one or more surgical steps, and/or the surgical operation data, a device may determine an allowable operation range controlling a surgical device for a surgical procedure. A device may receive an adjustment input configuration to control a surgical device for a surgical step. A device may determine whether the adjustment input configuration is outside of the determined allowable operation range. Based on a determination that the adjustment input configuration is outside of the determined allowable operation range, a device may block the adjustment input configuration to control a surgical device.

Abstract: The present invention describes means for encrypted storage of clinical-surgical data from a clinical-surgical environment, and a device adapted for such function being proposed. Specifically, the present invention comprises an integrator provided with a processor being capable of receiving clinical-surgical data from a plurality of signal sources, such that the integrator comprises an electrical isolator arranged at the inputs receiving the physical connections of the signal sources, providing a high degree security in order to avoid fraud, damage to data/signals generated in the clinical-surgical event and injury to the patient. The present invention refers to the fields of health, medicine, information technology and electrical engineering.

Abstract: A system for electrical ventilation stimulation of a patient including an implantable nerve stimulator including a stimulation circuit and a pulse generator that produces biphasic charge-balanced pulses to stimulate a phrenic nerve, an external digital programming device having near field communication transmission and a digital interface, and wherein the external digital programming device is used to control settings of the implantable nerve stimulator.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, including: a thermistor for temperature detection; a series resistor selection circuit including a series resistor group connected in series with the thermistor, the series resistor selection circuit being configured to select a series resistor from the series resistor group according to a selection signal; an analog/digital (A/D) converter that performs A/D conversion on a divided voltage obtained by dividing an internal power supply voltage between the thermistor and the selected series resistor to generate divided voltage data, and outputs the divided voltage data; and a control circuit. The control circuit, during a period of selecting the series resistor, controls the A/D converter to operate in a low bit count mode, such that the selected series resistor causes the divided voltage data to fall within a predetermined voltage range, and controls the A/D converter to operate in a high bit count mode after selecting the series resistor.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided that includes a set of two or more electrodes configured to be placed in electrical contact with a portion of a body of a subject, and at least one computer processor configured to drive the electrodes to apply an amplitude-modulated signal into the portion of the subject's body. The amplitude-modulated signal contains a high frequency component that acts as a carrier wave, the high frequency component having a frequency of between 80 Hz and 120 Hz, and a rectangular low frequency component that acts as a modulating component that modulates the carrier wave, the rectangular low frequency component having a frequency of between 1 Hz and 8 Hz. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are external devices, and methods for use therewith, that are configured to communicate with one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) implanted within a patient using conductive communication, wherein the external device includes or is communicatively coupled to at least three external electrodes that are in contact with the patient. Certain such methods involve the external device identifying, for each IMD, of the plurality of IMDs, which one of the plurality of communication vectors is a preferred communication vector for communicating with the IMD, based on respective indicators of conductive communication quality that are determined for the plurality of communication vectors. Certain embodiments involve determining when there should be a reassessment of which one of the plurality of communication vectors is the preferred communication vector for communicating with an IMD, and in response thereto, identifying an updated preferred communication vector for communicating with the IMD.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a user interface for titration of an implantable neurostimulator are provided. A method of managing titration using a management device for a patient implanted with a neurostimulator includes receiving, from the neurostimulator, data for the patient relating to stimulation being provided to the patient by the neurostimulator while the neurostimulator is in communication with the management device, displaying a user interface on a display of the management device, the user interface including at least a portion of the data displayed within a graph, the user interface allowing a user to modify a parameter of the titration, receiving a selection of the parameter, based on the selection, determining a titration schedule for the patient, and transmitting the titration schedule to the neurostimulator.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for unlocking a first device based on signals transmitted between the first device and a second device are disclosed. A disclosed technique includes receiving, by a first device, at least one wireless signal from a second device; transmitting, by the first device, at least one wireless signal to the second device; determining, by the first device, transit times of the at least one received wireless signal and the at least one transmitted wireless signal; determining, by the first device, one or more range measurements between the first device and the second device based at least in part on the transit times; determining, by the first device, an unlock decision based at least in part on the one or more range measurements; and causing, by at least the first device, the first device to unlock if the unlock decision is positive.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using feature delineation to reduce the impact of machine learning cardiac arrhythmia detection on power consumption of medical devices. In one example, a medical device performs feature-based delineation of cardiac electrogram data sensed from a patient to obtain cardiac features indicative of an episode of arrhythmia in the patient. The medical device determines whether the cardiac features satisfy threshold criteria for application of a machine learning model for verifying the feature-based delineation of the cardiac electrogram data. In response to determining that the cardiac features satisfy the threshold criteria, the medical device applies the machine learning model to the sensed cardiac electrogram data to verify that the episode of arrhythmia has occurred or determine a classification of the episode of arrhythmia.

Abstract: A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound comprises: a scale having a platen configured for placement of an object thereon; a supporting arm comprising a first end coupled to a portion of the scale and a second end extending to a position above the platen of the scale; and an enclosure housing extending from the second end of the supporting arm and configured to house at least one input device. The enclosure housing has a curved front profile to minimize flow disturbance when the system is positioned within a flow hood.

Abstract: An implantable neurostimulator for delivering one or more stimulation pulses to a target region within a patient's body. The implantable neurostimulator including a housing and an energy storage feature. There is also a lead coupled to the hermetic housing and a plurality of electrodes located proximate to a distal end of the lead. The neurostimulator includes stimulation circuitry that includes an adjustable resistance element. A voltage of the electric signal derived from the energy storage feature and a resistance of the adjustable resistance element are both adjusted based on a measurement of a value indicative of a tissue impedance of the target region to provide a desired value of a stimulation current for the one or more stimulation pulses.

Abstract: Various systems and methods providing recommendations based on analysis of surgical procedure variables are disclosed. A computer system, such as a surgical hub, can be configured to be communicably coupled to a surgical device. The computer system can be programmed to determine contextual data related to the surgical procedure being performed based at least in part of perioperative data received from the surgical device paired with the computer system. Further, the computer system can determine a procedural variable associated with the determined surgical context and then compare the procedural variable to a baseline. Depending upon the outcome of the comparison, the computer system can provide intraoperative or postoperative recommendations to the surgical staff.

Abstract: A detachable antenna and an electronic device are provided. The detachable antenna includes a connector, an antenna module, and a light-emitting module. The light-emitting module includes a light-emitting unit and a bias circuit. The bias circuit includes an input end, a first output end, and a second output end. The input end of the bias circuit receives a mixed signal from the connector. The mixed signal includes a communication signal and a drive signal. The first output end of the bias circuit outputs the communication signal to the antenna module. The second output end of the bias circuit outputs the drive signal to the light-emitting unit. The detachable antenna of the disclosure is integrated with the light-emitting module and receives the mixed signal from a single input end to implement communication and light emitting functions simultaneously.

Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) devices lack conventional user interfaces, such as keyboards and displays, which make many traditional pairing approaches inapplicable. Proximity-based pairing approaches are very usable, but can be exploited by co-located malicious devices. A secure and usable pairing approach that can be applied to heterogeneous IoT devices still does not exist. The presently disclosed Universal Operation Sensing allows an IoT device to sense the user's physical operations on it without requiring inertial sensors. With this technique, a user holding a smartphone or wearing a wristband can finish pairing in seconds through some very simple operations, e.g., pressing a button or twisting a knob. A presently disclosed pairing protocol uses faithful fuzzy commitment, which is secure and usable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of dog training devices, and provides a device and method for controlling interactive perceptual experience in dog training, the device comprising a receiver and a transmitter, wherein the receiver comprises a fixed device, a training output device provided on the fixed device, a first communication module and a first microprocessor, and the transmitter is a hand-held remote-control perceiving device capable of perceiving an operation, and the remote-control perceiving device comprises a housing, a second microprocessor provided on the housing, a second communication module and a perception input module, and the perception input module performs training output operation by means of press strengths or grip strengths with different intensities. The present invention solves the problem that when the existing dog training device is used, the operation is too simple for the dog trainer to perceive the training intensity experienced by the pet dog.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing an interactive healing environment to a patient are provided. Servers in a network may operate a set of modules to communicate with a client device of the patient. The set of modules may operate to enhance communication between the patient and the healthcare providers of patient in the healthcare facility. The modules may also interact with medical devices associated with the patient. The medical devices may be connected to a component, such as a bus, that receives data from the medical devices and determines where the data should be sent.

Abstract: An electrode that includes an elongate lead body and a nerve cuff. The nerve cuff may include a biologically compatible, elastic, electrically insulative cuff body configured to be circumferentially disposed around a nerve, first and second relatively wide electrically conductive contacts carried by the cuff body that are spaced from one another in the length direction and that extend in the width direction to such an extent that they extend completely around the cuff body inner lumen when the cuff body is in the pre-set furled shape, and a plurality of relatively narrow electrically conductive contacts carried by the cuff body that are spaced from one another in the width direction and are located between the first and second relatively wide electrically conductive contacts.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a medical device, and a system for acquiring user-specific customization data, i.e. user-specific language packages, are provided. The computer-implemented method comprises: determining a first set of user-specific customization data stored on the medical device; comparing the first set of user-specific customization data with a second set of user-specific customization data that is required by a user; and upon determining that the second set of user-specific customization data is different from the first set of user-specific customization data, acquiring, from a data storage external to the medical device, the second set of user-specific customization data or a delta between the first set and the second set of user-specific customization data.

Abstract: Methods and systems that analyze electrocardiogram (ECG) data to identify whether it would be beneficial for a caregiver to administer an electric shock to the heart in an effort to get the heart back into a normal pattern and a consistent, strong beat. By conducting a running check for conditions that are pre-validated by a comprehensive patient database to have high predictive value (e.g., with a low false-positive rate), a shockable rhythm can be identified fast (e.g., less than 6 seconds, less than 3 seconds, possibly in less than a second) and without having to analyze ECG data for longer time segments than would otherwise be required using conventional methods.

Abstract: A wearable therapeutic device is provided. The wearable therapeutic device includes a garment, and the garment includes an electrode and a conductive thread. A control unit is coupled to the conductive thread and identifies an electrical connection between a conductive surface of the electrode and the conductive thread, and an alarm module can provide information about the positioning of the electrode in the garment based on the electrical connection.

Abstract: Far field telemetry communications are conducted during recharge sessions between an external device and an implantable medical device. The two devices may not have been previously paired together for far field telemetry and may have been paired with other devices for far field telemetry during previous recharge sessions and/or programming sessions. Embodiments provide for temporary bonding of the two devices for far field telemetry during the recharge session. The implantable medical device of the recharge session may maintain a programming bond with an external device other than the external device conducting the recharge session. Safeguards against establishment of inadvertent programming sessions between the external device that has conducted a recharge session and implantable medical devices that may or may not be bonded to that external device are provided.

Abstract: An implantable device includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to perform actions, including: receiving electrical signals from tissue of a patient; and in response to each of a plurality of triggers, storing a portion of the received electrical signals, occurring after the trigger and extending for a limited duration, in the memory on a first-in-first-out basis. Another an implantable device includes a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to perform actions, including: receiving electrical signals from tissue of a patient; and in response to each of a plurality of triggers, determining at least one feature of the received electrical signals; and storing the at least one feature in the memory on a first-in-first-out basis.

Abstract: A charging system for an Implantable Medical Device (IMD) is disclosed having a charging coil and one or more sense coils preferably housed in a charging coil assembly coupled to an electronics module by a cable. The charging coil is preferably a wire winding, while the sense coils are preferably formed in one or more traces of a circuit board. One or more voltages induced on the one or more sense coils can be used to determine one or more parameters (magnitude, phase angle, resonant frequency) indicative of the position between the charging coil and the IMD, which position may include the radial offset and possibly also the depth of the charging coil relative to the IMD. Knowing the position, the power of the magnetic field produced by the charging coil can be adjusted to compensate for the position.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to facilitating a remote internet-connected device to configure an implantable biomedical device. Such configuration of the implantable biomedical device involves hosting a virtual image of the implantable biomedical device at an IP-addressable internet site associated therewith. This virtual image is updated based on configuration data received from the remote internet-connected device via the internet. configuration data for the implantable biomedical device at the IP-addressable internet site. The safety of such an updated implantable medical device is validated based on the updated virtual image. The configuration data is then transmitted from the IP-addressable internet site via the internet to the implantable biomedical device, in response to the safety of the implantable biomedical device being validated.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a solution to enable more useful and responsive methods for a person's wishes for resuscitation actions to be canceled or discontinued in the event of a medical event. In this solution, a person can record their do not resuscitate (DNR) wishes with more specificity. For instance, they can specify conditions for treatment or non-treatment in the event of a medical emergency that would otherwise call for live-saving procedures or the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) device. Conditional DNR data can be recorded in an electronic device (e.g., emergency pendant or smart watch, or in an electronic device) implanted within or on the person's body. This data can also be stored in a database accessible via a network.

Abstract: In a simulator for emergency treatment training, a chest compression training module measures chest compression training information, an artificial respiration training module measures respiration training information, an automated external defibrillator training module measures pad attachment training information, and a compression training module measures hemostatic compression training information. A control unit is installed in a trunk of a manikin and obtains pieces of training information from the chest compression training module, the artificial respiration training module, the automated external defibrillator training module, and the hemostatic compression training module. A monitoring apparatus is connected to the control unit in a wired or wireless manner, receives the pieces of the training information from the control unit, executes an evaluation program, generates an evaluation result, and displays the generated evaluation result on a screen.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for patient monitoring are described. The method may include receiving data related to a physiological parameter of a patient. The method may further include displaying information related to the physiological parameter of the patient in order to indicate how the patient is trending. In some cases, the method may include adjusting the received data and determining a subset of the adjusted values to display at a computing device. In some other cases, the method may include displaying a health indicator based on the health record of the patient on the computing device. The position of the health indicator may be based on a medical relationship between the data indicated by the health indicator and the physiological parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for implanting a medical device for controlling a flow of fluid in a lumen formed by a tissue wall of a patient's urethra. The method is performed by: cutting the skin of the patient, inserting a dissecting tool and dissecting an area of at least one portion of the tissue wall of the urethra, placing an adjustable constriction device in the dissected area in operative engagement with the urethra, placing an operation device configured to operate the adjustable constriction device to control the flow of urine in the urethra in the patient's body, placing a sensor configured to sense a temperature of the medical device in the patient's body, and placing a control unit in the patient's body configured to control the operation device based on information from the sensor.

Abstract: An assembly for forming a portable emergency or medical package has: a main body; and a plurality of modules with fasteners that enable the main body and the modules to be fastened together in different combinations, to form the package. A plurality of compartments for housing medical supplies, and a compartment for communication device, providing real time two-way communication between a user of the package and a communication appliance remote from the package are provided. The communication device is detachable from the remainder of the package.

Abstract: An implantable cardiac pacemaker, wherein the pacemaker is configured to apply pacing pulses to the heart of a person during operation of the pacemaker, and wherein the pacemaker comprises a motion detection system that comprises a first module and a second module. The first module is configured to continuously run during operation of the pacemaker. The second module is configured to receive a trigger signal to change from an idle state to an active state or to receive a further trigger signal to change from an active state to an idle state. An energy consumption per time unit of the second module in the active state is larger than in the idle state. When the second module is in its active state, the second module is configured to execute a rate adaptation algorithm that adapts a rate of the pacing pulses to meet a metabolic demand of the person.

Abstract: Methods for determining stimulation for a patient having a stimulator device are disclosed. A model is received at an external system indicative of a range or volume of preferred stimulation parameters, which model is preferably specific to and determined for the patient. The external system receives a plurality of pieces of fitting information for the patient, including information indicative of a symptom of the patient, information indicative of stimulation provided by the stimulator device during a fitting procedure, and/or phenotype information for the patient. The external system determines one or more sets of stimulation parameters for the patient using the pieces of fitting information. In one example, training data is applied to the pieces of fitting information to select the one or more sets of stimulation parameters from the range or volume of preferred stimulation parameters in the model.

Abstract: Systems and methods for power conservation of embedded sensors are provided. In some embodiments, at least one sensor positioned within an orthopedic implant operably senses a triggering event of a patient. A sensor signal representative of the triggering event may be sent from a controller to a processor, wherein the controller is operatively connected to the at least one sensor. A command signal may then be sent from the processor to control operation of the at least one sensor.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an instrument for pacing, mapping, sensing, and/or ablating cardiac tissue that includes an electrogram filtering circuit. To supply radio frequency energy, the disclosed instruments are only optionally connected to a radio frequency generator. When connected to a generator, the electrogram filtering circuit can be provided in a handle of the instrument, or in a connector, for example, to protect the instrument from potentially high-powered radio frequency energy. Alternatively, various disclosed embodiments are capable of pacing/sensing as a standalone device. The connector can be provided separately from both the instrument and the generator. In some embodiments, the electrogram filtering circuit is adaptive to suit a variety of generators.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cardiac pacing during a procedure are disclosed and may include an external pulse generator (EPG) for connecting to a lead. A remote-control module (RCM) wirelessly connected to the EPG may include user inputs to control the EPG. A central processing unit (CPU) with a memory unit for storing code and a processor for executing the code may be included where the CPU is connected to the EPG and RCM. The code may control the EPG in response to user input from the RCM. The CPU may be disposed in the EPG or the RCM, or an interface module (IM) configured to communicate between an otherwise conventional EPG and the RCM. The executable code may perform a continuity test (CT) routine, a capture check (CC) routine, rapid pacing (RP) routine, and/or a back-up pacing (BP) routine, in response to user input from the RCM.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating and/or ameliorating a disorder of the lower urinary tract, comprising administering a composition comprising a glucagon like peptide 2 (GLP-2) receptor agonist to a patient in need thereof in an amount sufficient to treat and/or ameliorate the disorder of the lower urinary tract.

Abstract: A system for configuring an ambulatory medical device includes an ambulatory medical device configured to monitor at least one electrocardiogram signal received from a patient for an occurrence of one or more cardiac events. The system also includes a remote computing device configured to receive a set of threshold values related to operation of the ambulatory medical device. The threshold values identify one or more conditions indicative of an occurrence of one or more cardiac events. The remote computing device is configured to query a master lookup table to determine a lookup code associated with the received set of threshold values, establish a communication link with the ambulatory medical device, receive an activation notification indicating that the ambulatory medical device has been activated, and encode a key. The encoded key includes the lookup code. The remote computing device is configured to transmit the encoded key to the ambulatory medical device.

Abstract: An image forming system includes an image forming device, a display capable of displaying information, a microphone capable of acquiring a sound, and one or more controllers configured to function as a unit of performing control so as to display, on the display, a screen including an operation object that indicates, by a pointing position, a parameter related to a setting in forming the image, a unit of acquiring, based on voice information representing one-phrase voice expression acquired via the microphone, first identification information corresponding to the operation object and second identification information corresponding to an updating process on the pointing position, and a unit of performing control, based on at least information regarding a current pointing position indicated by the operation object, the first identification information, and the second identification information, so as to display a screen including the operation object updated in terms of the pointing position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cardiac pacing during a procedure are disclosed and may include an external pulse generator (EPG) for connecting to a lead. A remote-control module (RCM) wirelessly connected to the EPG may include user inputs to control the EPG. A central processing unit (CPU) with a memory unit for storing code and a processor for executing the code may be included where the CPU is connected to the EPG and RCM. The code may control the EPG in response to user input from the RCM. The CPU may be disposed in the EPG or the RCM, or an interface module (IM) configured to communicate between an otherwise conventional EPG and the RCM. The executable code may perform a continuity test (CT) routine, a capture check (CC) routine, rapid pacing (RP) routine, and/or a back-up pacing (BP) routine, in response to user input from the RCM.

Abstract: A system may be used with a first neuromodulator of a first neuromodulator type and a second neuromodulator of a second neuromodulator type where the first neuromodulator is programmed with a first set of modulation parameter settings. The system may comprise an input configured for receiving the first set of modulation parameter settings for the first neuromodulator type, a processor configured to execute a programmed set of instructions to determine a second set of modulation parameter settings for the second neuromodulator type based on the first set of modulation parameter settings for the first neuromodulator type, and an output configured present the second set of modulation parameter settings for entering into a neuromodulator programmer. The neuromodulator programmer may be configured to program the second neuromodulator with the second set of modulation parameters.