Data analysis for an implantable restriction device and a data logger

Abstract

The invention relates to a data analysis for an implantable restriction device and a data logger. The implantable restriction device can be configured to provide a restriction in a patient, for example as a function of the pressure of fluid. The implantable restriction device can include one or more sensors configured to sense a variety of parameters, such as pressure of the fluid within the implantable restriction device, pulse width, pulse amplitude, pulse count, pulse duration, or frequency, electrical characteristics, or other parameters. Data obtained by the one or more sensors (for example, the data representing pressure, pulse characteristics, and so on) may be communicated to a device located external to the patient, such as a data logger, using telemetry coils or other communicators. The data logger may store the data, and may communicate the data to a remote location via a network such as the Internet. A docking station may be provided to couple the data logger to a network and / or to recharge a cell in the data logger. The logged data may be analyzed and / or displayed using a variety of techniques to assess and / or track the condition of the restriction device or of the patient, to monitor patient physiology, or for other purposes.

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[0001] Cross application of related applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11 / 398,940, entitled "Monitoring of a Food Intake Restriction Device," filed April 6, 2006 (now published as US2006 / 0199997), the The teachings are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to an implantable opening restriction device, and more particularly to a communication system for monitoring physiological parameters associated with an implanted food restriction device. Background technique [0004] Especially in the United States, obesity has become a growing concern as the number of obese people continues to increase and as the negative health effects of obesity are known. Morbid obesity, in which a person weighs 100 pounds or more above ideal body weight, in particular poses a significant risk of serious health problems. Therefore, a great deal of attenti...

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