Implantable medical device with a dual power source
US7191008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device includes a control circuit for controlling the operation of the device and for obtaining physiological data from a patient in which the medical device is implanted. The implanted device also includes a communication circuit for transmitting the physiological data to an external device. A first power source is coupled to the control circuit and provides power to the control circuit. A second power source is coupled to the communication circuit and provides power to the communication circuit.
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