Transcutaneous power optimization circuit for a medical implant
US8180452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2030 |
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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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