IP Library Granted Patent US 12,512,194
Granted Patent B2
US 12,512,194 · App. 18/596,386 · Granted Dec 30, 2025

Automatic configuration of user-specific data based on networked charger devices

Inventors: Afshin Bazargan (Simi Valley, CA); Patrick E. Weydt (Moorpark, CA); Hans K. Wenstad (Santa Clarita, CA); Adam S. Trock (Simi Valley, CA); Seung C. Shin (Los Angeles, CA); Samuel Finney (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
G16H10/60A61M5/14244A61M5/14248A61M5/172G16H40/63H02J7/00032H02J7/02H04L63/0861H04W4/80H04W12/06H04W12/30H04W12/50H04W12/69A61M2205/3584A61M2205/52A61M2205/8243
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Patent No.
US 12,512,194
App. No.
18/596,386
Granted
Dec 30, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method for automatically configuring a first medical device with user-specific configuration data comprises: determining that the first medical device is being placed into service to replace a second medical device that was previously in service in accordance with the user-specific configuration data, communicating data indicative of the first medical device being placed into service to replace the second medical device, obtaining, by the first medical device, the user-specific configuration data used by the second medical device, and configuring the first medical device based on the obtained user-specific configuration data.

Claims (28)

1 . A method for automatically configuring a first medical device with user-specific configuration data, the method comprising:

determining that the first medical device is being placed into service to replace a second medical device that was previously in service using the user-specific configuration data;

communicating, by the first medical device, data indicative of the first medical device being placed into service to replace the second medical device including a request for the user-specific configuration data;

after communication of the request, obtaining, by the first medical device, the user-specific configuration data used by the second medical device; and

configuring the first medical device based on the obtained user-specific configuration data.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the user-specific configuration data used by the second medical device comprises:

obtaining the user-specific configuration data directly from the second medical device.

3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the user-specific configuration data used by the second medical device comprises:

obtaining the user-specific configuration data from the second medical device via an intermediate device.

4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the intermediate device comprises at least one of a mobile device, a server, or a charging device.

5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the first medical device is being placed into service comprises at least one of:

determining that a first portion of the first medical device is removably attached to a second portion of the first medical device;

determining activation of a cannula insertion mechanism associated with the first medical device;

processing a signal from a skin contact sensor associated with the first medical device;

determining actuation of a mechanical switch located at a surface of the first medical device; or

determining that a glucose sensor is in contact with interstitial fluid.

6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the user-specific configuration data comprises information indicative of at least one of insulin-on-board, a safe basal rate, one or more insulin delivery rate limits, one or more glucose sensor calibration factors, an insulin sensitivity factor, or a history of insulin delivery.

7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein

the request for the user-specific configuration data is transmitted via an intermediate device.

8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

prior to obtaining the user-specific configuration data, establishing a communication link through which the user-specific configuration data is obtained.

9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein communicating the data indicative of the first medical device being placed into service to replace the second medical device comprises:

communicating the data to the second medical device or an intermediate device.

10 . A method for automatically configuring a first medical device with user-specific configuration data, the method comprising:

determining that the first medical device is being placed into service to replace a second medical device that was previously in service using the user-specific configuration data;

communicating, by the first medical device to the second medical device or an intermediate device, data indicative of the first medical device being placed into service to replace the second medical device including a request for the user-specific configuration data;

after communication of the request, obtaining, by the first medical device from the second medical device directly or through the intermediate device, the user-specific configuration data used by the second medical device; and

configuring the first medical device based on the obtained user-specific configuration data.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 16, 2026
From: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.; COMPANION MEDICAL, INC.
To: CITIBANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 074394/0237 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 6, 2024
From: BAZARGAN, AFSHIN; WEYDT, PATRICK E.; WENSTAD, HANS K.; TROCK, ADAM S.; SHIN, SEUNG C.; FINNEY, SAMUEL
To: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
Reel/Frame 066670/0099 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 17213003 · Mar 25, 2021
Provisional Application 63044993 · Jun 26, 2020
Related Publication 20240212807A1 · Jun 27, 2024
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