Telemetry System for Use With Microstimulator
First Claim
1. A neurostimulator system, comprising:
- a remote control;
a base station; and
an implantable microstimulator, wherein the microstimulator generates stimulation pulses in accordance with programmed parameters;
wherein the remote control communicates with the microstimulator via a first telemetry link; and
wherein the base station communicates with the implantable microstimulator via a second telemetry link, wherein power for operating the microstimulator is transferred via the second telemetry link; and
wherein the remote control unit and base station communicate with each other via a third telemetry link.
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Abstract
An implantable microstimulator configured to be implanted beneath a patient'"'"'s skin for tissue stimulation employs a bi-directional RF telemetry link for allowing data-containing signals to be sent to and from the implantable microstimulator from at least two external devices. Further, a separate electromagnetic inductive telemetry link allows data containing signals to be sent to the implantable microstimulator from at least one of the two external devices. The RF bidirectional telemetry link allows the microstimulator to inform the patient or clinician regarding the status of the microstimulator device, including the charge level of a power source, and stimulation parameter states. The microstimulator has a cylindrical hermetically sealed case having a length no greater than about 27 mm and a diameter no greater than about 3.3 mm. A reference electrode is located on one end of the case and an active electrode is located on the other end of the case.
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24 Claims
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1. A neurostimulator system, comprising:
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a remote control;
a base station; and
an implantable microstimulator, wherein the microstimulator generates stimulation pulses in accordance with programmed parameters;
wherein the remote control communicates with the microstimulator via a first telemetry link; and
wherein the base station communicates with the implantable microstimulator via a second telemetry link, wherein power for operating the microstimulator is transferred via the second telemetry link; and
wherein the remote control unit and base station communicate with each other via a third telemetry link. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A neurostimulator system, comprising:
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an implantable microstimulator, wherein the microstimulator generates stimulation pulses;
a remote control for wirelessly communicating data to the microstimulator; and
a base station for wirelessly providing operational power and information to the micro stimulator;
wherein the remote control unit and base station communicate with each other via a wireless telemetry link. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A neurostimulator system, comprising:
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a remote control unit;
a base station; and
an implantable microstimulator for generating stimulation pulses in accordance with programmed parameters;
wherein the remote control unit communicates with the implantable microstimulator via a first radio frequency telemetry link;
wherein the base station communicates with the implantable microstimulator via either of a second radio frequency telemetry link or an electromagnetic inductive telemetry link; and
wherein the remote control unit and base station communicate with each other via a wireless communication link. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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