DUAL PATIENT CONTROLLERS
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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 first transmitter adapted for use by implanted medical devices and configured to transmit a first signal from the controller charger to the implantable medical device using a first antenna, anda second transmitter for transmitting a second signal to the implanted medical device using a second antenna different than the first antenna; and
a power charging module having an inductive coil configured for transmitting energy from the controller charger to a battery in the implantable medical device for charging said battery.
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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 including; a first transmitter adapted for use by implanted medical devices and configured to transmit a first signal from the controller charger to the implantable medical device using a first antenna, and a second transmitter for transmitting a second signal to the implanted medical device using a second antenna different than the first antenna; and a power charging module having an inductive coil configured for transmitting energy from the controller charger to a battery in the implantable medical device for charging said battery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. 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 including; a transceiver operable in a first frequency range adapted for use by implanted medical devices and configured to transmit information from the controller charger using a first antenna to the implantable medical device and configured to receive information from the implanted medical device, and a wake-up transmitter operable in a second frequency range for transmitting a wake-up signal to the implanted medical device using a second antenna, said second frequency range being different than said first frequency range; and a power charging module having an inductive coil, said power charging module being configured to transmit energy from the controller charger to a battery in the implantable medical device for charging said battery. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. 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 including; a transceiver operable in a first frequency range adapted for use by implanted medical devices and configured to transmit information from the controller charger to the implantable medical device and configured to receive information from the implanted medical device, and a wake-up transmitter separate from said transceiver for transmitting a wake-up signal to the implanted medical device; a power charging module having an inductive coil, said power charging module being configured to transmit energy from the controller charger to a battery in the implantable medical device for charging said battery; 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, and wherein said control module individually controls the transmission of information by said transceiver, the transmission of the wake-up signal by said wake-up transmitter, and the energy transmitted by said power charging module.
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28. 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 at a first frequency range from the controller charger to the implantable medical device using a first antenna and configured to receive information from the implanted medical device; a power charging module including a coil portion comprising; a charging coil configured to transmit energy storable at the rechargeable power source on the implantable medical device, and a case configured for encasing said charging coil, said case also including a first loop portion forming a first oblong hole, and a second loop portion forming a second oblong hole, wherein said loop portions are configured for receiving a strap or belt configured for holding said case to the body of a user; 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 (29, 30, 31)
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32. An integrated controller charger configured 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 including a coil portion configured to transmit energy storable at the rechargeable power source on the implantable medical device, said power charging module including a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature of the coil portion; 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, wherein said control module is also adapted to monitor the temperature of the coil portion. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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34. 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 including; a transceiver operable in a first frequency range adapted for use by implanted medical devices and configured to transmit information from the controller charger to the implantable medical device and configured to receive information from the implanted medical device, and a wake-up transmitter for transmitting a wake-up signal to the implanted medical device; a power charging module including a coil portion configured to transmit energy storable at the rechargeable power source on the implantable medical device, said power charging module including a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature of the coil portion; 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, wherein said control module is also adapted to monitor the temperature of the coil portion such that the energy transmitted by the coil portion can be adjusted by said control module based on said temperature. - View Dependent Claims (35)
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