Implantable medical device with dual-use communication module
US9808632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device comprises a communication module that comprises at least one of a receiver module and a transmitter module. The receiver module is configured to both receive from an antenna and demodulate an RF telemetry signal, and receive from a plurality of electrodes and demodulate a tissue conduction communication (TCC) signal. The transmitter module is configured to modulate and transmit both an RF telemetry signal via the antenna and a TCC signal via the plurality of electrodes. The RF telemetry signal and the TCC signal are both within a predetermined band for RF telemetry communication. In some examples, the IMD comprises a switching module configured to selectively couple one of the plurality of electrodes and the antenna to the receiver module or transmitter module.
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