Method of power and data transfer in implantable electronic devices

US9205272B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9205272-B2
Application numberUS-201013501714-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 12, 2010
Priority dateOct 12, 2009
Publication dateDec 8, 2015
Grant dateDec 8, 2015

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A system for transferring data and power between electronic devices implanted in a patient is described. The system comprises a first unit and a second unit that in use are both implanted in the patient and a cable connecting the first unit and the second unit. The first unit comprises a current supply unit that supplies a selected current output to the second unit via the cable and a processor configured to anticipate an action to be performed by the second unit and to select the current output dependent on the anticipated action.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A system for transferring data and power between electronic devices implanted in a patient, the system comprising: a first unit and a second unit that in use are both implanted in the patient; and a cable connecting the first unit and the second unit, wherein the first unit comprises: a current supply unit that supplies a selected current output transferring data and power to the second unit via the cable, wherein the current output is a square c…

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What does patent US9205272B2 cover?
A system for transferring data and power between electronic devices implanted in a patient is described. The system comprises a first unit and a second unit that in use are both implanted in the patient and a cable connecting the first unit and the second unit. The first unit comprises a current supply unit that supplies a selected current output to the second unit via the cable and a processor…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Suaning Gregg Jorgen, Byrnes-Preston Phil, Lehmann Torsten, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61N1/3787. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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