Communication system with antenna box amplifier
US8159348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0219
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A communication system for communicating with an implanted wireless sensor is provided. A transmit antenna element can propagate an energizing signal onto a communication medium and a receive antenna element can recover a responsive implanted sensor response signal. The antenna box includes a power amplifier for amplifying the energizing signal and timing regeneration circuitry for detecting an end to signals and outputting control signals for selecting mode operation. The antenna box can receive the energizing signal from the antenna cable in a transmit mode and provide the implanted sensor response signal to the antenna cable in a receive mode. The antenna box can communicate with an electronic box and/or conversion box that provide and receive signals and provide power via the antenna cable.
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