Communication system and methods for fully implantable modular cochlear implant system
US10569079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/01
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fully implantable cochlear implant systems can include a cochlear electrode, a stimulator in electrical communication with the cochlear electrode, a signal processor in communication with the stimulator, and an implantable battery and/or communication module in communication with the signal processor. A cochlear implant network can include an external device in wireless communication with the fully implantable cochlear implant system via one or more system components, such as the implantable battery and/or communication module, the stimulator, and/or the signal processor. The external device can be configured to wirelessly communicate signals to the fully implantable cochlear implant system such as control signals and/or audio signals. Networks can include a plurality of external devices capable of interfacing with one or more implantable components of a fully implantable cochlear implant system.
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