5G implant
The invention relates to a medical device and a method for operating a medical device, said medical device comprising a unit configured to perform at least one function selected from the group of: evaluation of signals, therapy delivery, an interface to a network, in particular a 5G network, the interface being configured to communicate directly or indirectly with the network, wherein the medical device is further configured to directly or indirectly influence the at least one function via the network communication, and a basic supply unit configured to ensure a basic function of the medical device if the network communication is interrupted during intended use of the medical device.
1 . A medical device comprising:
a unit configured to perform at least one function selected from the group of: evaluation of signals, or therapy delivery,
an interface to a network, the interface being configured to establish a network communication facilitating direct or indirect communication with a node of the network, wherein the medical device is further configured to directly or indirectly influence the at least one function via the network communication, and
a basic supply unit configured to activate a basic function of the medical device when the network communication is interrupted during intended use of the medical device,
wherein:
the medical device comprises a detection unit for signaling network interruptions, which activates the basic supply unit,
the medical device comprises a connection quality analysis unit configured to predict a probable connection interruption and configured to activate or pre-initialize the basic supply unit in advance, and
the medical device is an implantable defibrillator, wherein the network is a 5G network with a bandwidth of greater than 100 Mbit/sec and/or has at least a latency of less than 10 ms, wherein the basic function activated by the basic supply unit is a simplified detection function for ventricular fibrillation that triggers a defibrillation function when a maximum rate is exceeded and/or forgoes treatment decisions for lower rates supported by the 5G network.
2 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the network has at least a bandwidth of greater than 100 Mbit/sec and/or has at least a latency of less than 10 ms.
3 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is an active electronic implant for permanent or temporary implantation.
4 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is a battery-powered electronic device for temporary or permanent attachment to the body.
5 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is one of a cardiac pacemaker, a wireless pacemaker, an implantable defibrillator, a cardiac rhythm monitor, an implantable sensor for physiological parameters, an implantable communication system, an implant for monitoring medical prostheses, an implant for monitoring patient activity or compliance and an implant for monitoring the patient's medication intake.
6 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the interface of the medical device is formed by a first communication interface used for communication between the medical device and a further communication device, and by the further communication device connected to the network via a second communication interface.
7 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the interface of the medical device is directly connected or connectable to the network.
8 . A medical device comprising:
a unit configured to perform at least one function selected from the group of: evaluation of signals, or therapy delivery,
an interface to a network, the interface being configured to establish a network communication facilitating direct or indirect communication with a node of the network, wherein the medical device is further configured to directly or indirectly influence the at least one function via the network communication, and
a basic supply unit configured to activate a basic function of the medical device when the network communication is interrupted during intended use of the medical device,
wherein the network communication facilitates direct or indirect communication with plural nodes of the network, the plural nodes including: i) a relay station; and 2) a base station and/or a satellite, wherein the medical device transmits to the relay station sensor data recorded by the implant, wherein the sensor data is transmittable via the network via the base station and/or the satellite to a cloud-based real-time evaluation system where it is analyzed and real-time control signals derived therefrom are transmittable back to the implant via said network communication.
9 . The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the medical device is a non-transvenous defibrillator, wherein ECG signals are sent to the cloud-based evaluation system before a therapy decision is made, wherein if a need for therapy is determined, said signals are evaluated, and within a predetermined time period the therapy decision is confirmed or revoked.
10 . The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the network has at least a bandwidth of greater than 100 Mbit/sec and/or has at least a latency of less than 10 ms.
11 . The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the medical device is an active electronic implant for permanent or temporary implantation.
12 . The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the medical device is a battery-powered electronic device for temporary or permanent attachment to the body.
13 . The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the medical device is one of a cardiac pacemaker, a wireless pacemaker, an implantable defibrillator, a cardiac rhythm monitor, an implantable sensor for physiological parameters, an implantable communication system, an implant for monitoring medical prostheses, an implant for monitoring patient activity or compliance and an implant for monitoring the patient's medication intake.
14 . The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the interface of the medical device is formed by a first communication interface used for communication between the medical device and a further communication device, and by the further communication device connected to the network via a second communication interface.
15 . The medical device of claim 8 , wherein the interface of the medical device is directly connected or connectable to the network.
16 . A computer-implemented method for operating a medical device, comprising the steps of:
performing at least one function selected from the group of: evaluation of signals, or therapy delivery;
communicating directly or indirectly with a node of a network by means of an interface establishing a network communication with the node, wherein the medical device directly or indirectly influences the at least one function via the network communication;
predicting a probable connection interruption and to activate or pre-initialize a basic supply unit in advance;
detecting signaling network interruptions to activate the basic supply unit; and
activating a basic function of the medical device by means of the basic supply unit when the network communication is interrupted during intended use of the medical device,
wherein the medical device is an implantable defibrillator, wherein the network is a 5G network with a bandwidth of greater than 100 Mbit/sec and/or has at least a latency of less than 10 ms, wherein the basic function activated by the basic supply unit is a simplified detection function for ventricular fibrillation that triggers a defibrillation function when a maximum rate is exceeded and/or forgoes treatment decisions for lower rates supported by the 5G network.
17 . The computer program comprising program code for performing the method according to claim 16 when the computer program is executed on a computer.
18 . The computer-readable data carrier with program code of a computer program for performing the method according to claim 16 when the computer program is executed on a computer.