Becton Dickinson and Co’s patent involves systems and methods for updating firmware of medical devices with minimal clinical impact. The method includes receiving new firmware, storing it in a memory bank, and transmitting it to the device module while the current version remains in a different memory bank. GlobalData’s report on Becton Dickinson and Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Becton Dickinson and Co, Wearable drug delivery devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. Becton Dickinson and Co's grant share as of May 2024 was 51%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Updating firmware of medical devices with minimal clinical impact
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12002576B2) discloses a computer-implemented method for managing firmware updates in patient care devices. The method involves receiving a new configuration package containing firmware for different types of infusion device modules, storing this package in memory, and determining the appropriate firmware version for the connected device module. Upon identifying a new firmware version, the method facilitates the transmission of the corresponding firmware to the connected infusion device module, ensuring seamless updates without disrupting device functionality.
Furthermore, the patent describes a patient care system incorporating the method, where the control module receives activation commands based on the device's location, switches firmware execution between memory banks, and ensures compatibility between different modules. The system also includes features for detecting new connections, managing computing resources for firmware transmission, and alerting users about unavailable firmware versions. By enabling efficient firmware updates and ensuring compatibility across connected devices, this patented technology aims to enhance the performance and reliability of patient care systems in healthcare settings.
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