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1. An integrated controller charger operable to both charge a rechargeable power source of an implantable medical device and control the implantable medical device, the controller charger comprising:
- a communication module configured to transmit information from the controller charger to the implantable medical device and configured to receive information from the implanted medical device;
a power charging module configured to transmit energy storable at the rechargeable power source on the implantable medical device; and
a control module configured to control both the communication module and the power charging module, the control module comprising a processor and a memory and being operable to convey the information received from the implanted medical device to a user and generate signals to activate the stimulation programs on the implanted medical device.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods incorporate the most-used functions of a electrical stimulator'"'"'s controller into a small, thin pocket controller that is not only comfortable to carry in a pocket, but can also be attached to a key ring, lanyard, or other such carrying device for ease of daily use. A separate patient controller charger is used to charge and control the implanted medical device.
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1. An integrated controller charger operable to both charge a rechargeable power source of an implantable medical device and control the implantable medical device, the controller charger comprising:
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a communication module configured to transmit information from the controller charger to the implantable medical device and configured to receive information from the implanted medical device; a power charging module configured to transmit energy storable at the rechargeable power source on the implantable medical device; and a control module configured to control both the communication module and the power charging module, the control module comprising a processor and a memory and being operable to convey the information received from the implanted medical device to a user and generate signals to activate the stimulation programs on the implanted medical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method performed by a patient controller charger in communication with an implanted implantable pulse generator, comprising:
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receiving from the implantable pulse generator data representing enabled stimulation programs; storing the data representing the enabled stimulation programs on the patient controller charger; receiving a first input from a user to adjust an amplitude of an electrical stimulation treatment of one of the enabled stimulation programs; transmitting data representing the first input from the patient controller charger to the implantable pulse generator; receiving a second input from a user to charge a battery on an implanted pulse generator with the patient controller charger; and emitting energy from the patient controller charger to charge the implantable pulse generator. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. An integrated controller charger operable to both charge a rechargeable power source of an implantable medical device and control the implantable medical device, the controller charger comprising:
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a controller charger portion configured to wirelessly communicate with the implantable medical device, configured to receive inputs from a user, configured to send control signals indicative of the received inputs to the implantable medical device, and configured to receive information from the implantable medical device and display the information to a user; and a coil portion configured to generate an inductive field to wirelessly charge a power source in the implantable medical device; and a flexible cable extending between and electrically connecting the controller charger portion and the coil portion, the flexible cable electrically connecting the controller charger and the coil portion. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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