Systems and methods for telemetric communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device are disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a user-friendly, color, touch-sensitive screen that allows the user to visually observe and control the handheld's operation. The handheld further...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7324850?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7324850 - Method and apparatus for communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device