Coil for signal transmission to implantable device
US10118043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cochlear implant or other auditory prosthesis utilizes an external portion worn on a recipient's head and an internal portion implanted therein. Both portions include an associated coil that transmits a signal between the two portions. The external coil has a form factor substantially similar to the implantable coil. This form factor allows the external portion to be manufactured with a smaller footprint, since components that may otherwise interfere with signal transmission (e.g., batteries) may be installed closer to the external coil.
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