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Multiple telemetry and/or charging coil configurations for an implantable medical device system

  • US 8,612,014 B2
  • Filed: 02/15/2013
  • Issued: 12/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for communication or providing power from an external device having a plurality of coils to an implantable medical device, comprising:

  • transmitting a signal via magnetic induction from a first of the plurality of coils and assessing receipt of the signal by the implantable medical device via magnetic induction at the first coil;

    repeating the above step for subsequent of the plurality of coils; and

    activating at least one coil to telemeter data or power to the implantable medical device via magnetic induction based upon the assessed receipt of the signals.

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