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Modular System For A Wireless Implantable Device

  • US 20090118779A1
  • Filed: 11/06/2008
  • Published: 05/07/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A modular system for a wireless implantable device which is capable of at least one function, wherein the modular system has one or more subassemblies, the modular system comprising:

  • at least one functional unit designed to measure or affect a parameter of a patient'"'"'s body wherein the functional unit is interchangeable with one or more functional units capable of measuring or affecting different body parameters;

    an electronic component capable of interpreting the measurement of the functional unit or actuating the functional unit;

    a wireless communications unit capable of sending and receiving data from a remote control and storage device;

    a power supply capable of providing power to the functional unit, electronics, and wireless communications unit, wherein the power supplied may be continuous or non-continuous;

    a biocompatible housing for the functional unit, electronic component, wireless communications unit, and power supply; and

    a non-implantable readout device, the readout device having telemetric means for at least one of electromagnetic telecommunication and electromagnetic wireless powering of other portions of the modular system.

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