This document discloses, among other things, a telemetry system that controls access to assets of an implantable device as a function of the manner of initiating the communication session or an access code. A tiered hierarchy of assets are associated with corresponding levels of access. A tiered array...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7890180?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7890180 - Secure remote access for an implantable medical device