Transcutaneous power optimization circuit for cochlear implant
US6810289B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37276
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a cochlear implant system, the implantable stimulator includes a monitor which monitors parameters associated with the stimulation signals and/or the power stored in an energy storage element which stores energy transmitted from the processor. This parameter or parameters is/are analyzed and one or more feedback signals are generated and transmitted back to the processor. The processor uses the feedback signal to insure that power is transmitted to the stimulator optimally and that the stimulation signals are compliant.
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