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Remote control unit for use with an implantable neural stimulator system

  • US 7,092,763 B1
  • Filed: 11/30/2004
  • Issued: 08/15/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A remote control unit for controlling an implantable neural stimulator, said implantable neural stimulator having an implantable microphone adapted to sense an externally-generated acoustic control signal, and an RF transmitter adapted to generate a radio frequency (RF) back telemetry signal, said remote control unit comprising:

  • control circuitry for generating control signals in response to user inputan acoustic generator for broadcasting said control signals acoustically; and

    an RF receiver circuit adapted to receive RF back telemetry signals generated by the implantable neural stimulator;

    wherein the acoustic generator includes means for sending acoustic control signals to the implantable neural stimulator over a distance of at least about 45 cm, andwherein the RF receiver circuit includes means for receiving RF back telemetry signals from the implantable neural stimulator over a distance of at least about 45 cm.

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