20240050739. CONTROLLING FUNCTIONS OF WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATION SYSTEM simplified abstract (WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DAC)

CONTROLLING FUNCTIONS OF WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATION SYSTEM

Organization Name

WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DAC

Inventor(s)

David Peter Finch of Bothell WA (US)

Phillip Dewey Foshee, Jr. of Woodinville WA (US)

Erick Michael Roane of Kirkland WA (US)

Laura Marie Gustavson of Redmond WA (US)

Kenneth F. Cowan of Everett WA (US)

Robert Reuben Buchanan of Bothell WA (US)

Daniel James Finney of Woodinville WA (US)

Jason W. Fouts of Bothell WA (US)

Gregory T. Kavounas of Bellevue WA (US)

CONTROLLING FUNCTIONS OF WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240050739 titled 'CONTROLLING FUNCTIONS OF WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATION SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a wearable cardiac defibrillator (WCD) system that can be worn by a patient who also carries a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a user interface that allows the patient to enter wireless inputs. The WCD system includes a communication module that establishes a local connection with the mobile communication device. It also includes a tethered action unit with a user interface for the patient to enter action inputs. The WCD system can respond to both the action inputs and the wireless inputs.

• The wearable cardiac defibrillator (WCD) system is designed to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device.
• The mobile communication device has a user interface that enables the patient to enter wireless inputs.
• The WCD system includes a communication module that establishes a local connection with the mobile communication device.
• The WCD system also includes a tethered action unit with a user interface for the patient to enter action inputs.
• The WCD system can perform its functions based on the action inputs or the wireless inputs.
• By allowing wireless inputs from the mobile communication device, the patient can enter inputs without attracting attention, leading to better compliance.

Potential Applications:

• Cardiac patients who require a wearable defibrillator can benefit from this system.
• The system can be used in hospitals, clinics, or home settings to monitor and respond to cardiac events.

Problems Solved:

• The system allows patients to enter inputs without attracting attention, improving compliance.
• The wireless inputs from the mobile communication device provide a convenient and discreet way for patients to interact with the WCD system.

Benefits:

• Improved compliance as patients can enter inputs without drawing attention.
• Convenience and ease of use with the wireless inputs from the mobile communication device.
• Enhanced monitoring and response capabilities for cardiac events.

Original Abstract Submitted

a wearable cardiac defibrillator (wcd) system is configured to be worn by a patient who carries a mobile communication device. the mobile communication device has a user interface that is configured to enable the patient to enter wireless inputs. the wcd system includes a communication module that is configured to establish a local comlink with the mobile communication device. the wcd system also includes a tethered action unit that has a user interface configured to enable the patient to enter action inputs. the wcd system can perform some of its functions in response to the action inputs or to the wireless inputs. since the wireless inputs can be provided from the mobile communication device instead of the action unit, the patient is less likely to attract attention when entering them, and thus exhibit better compliance.