Systems for enabling telemetry in an implantable medical device
US7720544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3758
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device having radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an antenna connected to the electronic circuitry, the antenna having a helical portion and a whip portion, the whip portion separate from a feed conductor and adapted to enhance a radiation pattern of the antenna. According to various embodiments, the antenna and circuitry are adapted to facilitate transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at a specified carrier frequency. At least a portion of the antenna is embedded in a dielectric compartment, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.
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