NEUROSTIMULATOR SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD
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1. An apparatus for applying stimulation therapy to a patient, the apparatus comprising:
- an implantable medical device; and
a remote controller for inductively powering the medical device and communicating with the medical device, the remote controller comprising a feedback portion for helping to establish a communication link between the remote controller and the implantable medical device.
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Abstract
An apparatus (10) for applying stimulation therapy to a patient includes an implantable medical device (20) and a remote controller (50) for inductively powering the medical device and communicating with the medical device. The remote controller (50) includes a feedback portion (220) for helping to establish a communication link between the remote controller and the implantable medical device (20).
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1. An apparatus for applying stimulation therapy to a patient, the apparatus comprising:
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an implantable medical device; and a remote controller for inductively powering the medical device and communicating with the medical device, the remote controller comprising a feedback portion for helping to establish a communication link between the remote controller and the implantable medical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for coupling a remote controller to an implantable medical device, the method comprising the steps of:
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positioning the remote controller relative to the medical device; adjusting the position of the remote controller relative to the medical device in response to an optimal communication feedback provided by the remote controller; and maintaining the position of the remote controller in response to a communication maintenance feedback provided by the remote controller.
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15. An apparatus for applying stimulation therapy to a patient, the apparatus comprising:
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an implantable medical device storing at least one of stimulation parameters and therapy settings; and a remote controller for inductively powering the medical device, the medical device being adapted to apply stimulation therapy to the patient according to the stimulation parameters and therapy settings. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A method for applying stimulation therapy to a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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implanting an implantable medical device in the patient; storing at least one of stimulation parameters and therapy settings on the medical device; using a remote controller to inductively power the implanted medical device; and applying via the implanted medical device stimulation therapy to the patient according to the stimulation parameters and therapy settings. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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