IMPLANTABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
First Claim
1. An implantable integrated circuit, said integrated circuit comprising:
- a power extraction functional block;
an energy storage functional block;
a communication functional block; and
a device configuration functional block;
wherein said functional blocks are all present in a single integrated circuit on an intraluminal-sized support.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention enable robust, reliable control functionality for effectors present on intraluminal, e.g., vascular leads, as well as other types of implantable devices. Embodiments of the invention enable the required functionality for accurate long term control of effectors units, even ones present on multiplex carrier configurations, while provide for low power consumption. Aspects of the invention include implantable integrated circuits that have power extraction; energy storage; communication; and device configuration functional blocks, where these functional blocks are all present in a single integrated circuit on an intraluminal-sized support. Also provided by the invention are effector assemblies that include the integrated circuits, as well as implantable medical devices, e.g., pulse generators that include the same, as well as systems and kits thereof and methods of using the same, e.g., in pacing applications, including cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) applications.
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70 Claims
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1. An implantable integrated circuit, said integrated circuit comprising:
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a power extraction functional block; an energy storage functional block; a communication functional block; and a device configuration functional block; wherein said functional blocks are all present in a single integrated circuit on an intraluminal-sized support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31)
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4. (canceled)
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21. (canceled)
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30. (canceled)
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40. An implantable effector unit comprising:
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(a) an integrated circuit, said integrated circuit comprising; (i) a power extraction functional block; (ii) an energy storage functional block; (iii) a communication functional block; and (iv) a device configuration functional block; wherein said functional blocks are all present in a single integrated circuit on an intraluminal-sized support; and (b) at least one effector coupled to said integrated circuit. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43)
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51. An elongated flexible structure comprising a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one electrode assembly comprising:
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(a) an integrated circuit, said integrated circuit comprising; (i) a power extraction functional block; (ii) an energy storage functional block; (iii) a communication functional block; and (iv) a device configuration functional block; wherein said functional blocks are all present in a single integrated circuit on an intraluminal-sized support; and (b) at least one two electrodes coupled to said integrated circuit. - View Dependent Claims (52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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70. A kit comprising:
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(a) a housing comprising a power source and an electrical stimulus control element; and (b) a vascular lead comprising an elongated flexible structure comprising a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one electrode assembly comprising; (i) an integrated circuit, said integrated circuit comprising a power extraction functional block, an energy storage functional block, a communication functional block, a device configuration functional block, wherein said functional blocks are all present in a single integrated circuit on an intraluminal-sized support; and (ii) at least one two electrodes coupled to said integrated circuit.
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