External Infusion Device with Remote Programming, Bolus Estimator and/or Vibration Alarm Capabilities

Abstract

An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device.

1 . An external infusion device for infusion of a liquid into a body, the external infusion device comprising:
 a housing;   a receiver coupled to the housing for receiving remotely generated commands;   a processor coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands; and   an indication device to indicate when a command has been received and indicate when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device such that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded.   
     
     
         2 - 55 . (canceled)