Cochlear Limited (20240252830). WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM simplified abstract
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM
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Koen Van Herck of Kontich (BE)
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240252830 titled 'WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for transferring isochronous stimulation data wirelessly between components of an implantable medical device system.
- First component generates dynamic stimulation data from sound signals.
- First component encodes dynamic stimulation data and static configuration data into wireless packets.
- First component transmits wireless packets over an isochronous wireless channel to a second component.
Key Features and Innovation: - Transfer of isochronous stimulation data wirelessly between components of an implantable medical device system. - Generation of dynamic stimulation data from sound signals. - Encoding of dynamic stimulation data and static configuration data into wireless packets. - Transmission of wireless packets over an isochronous wireless channel.
Potential Applications: - Implantable medical devices - Wireless communication in medical devices - Sound signal processing in medical devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient transfer of stimulation data between components of an implantable medical device system. - Integration of sound signals for dynamic stimulation data generation.
Benefits: - Improved communication between components of medical devices. - Enhanced functionality and customization of stimulation data. - Reduced interference and latency in data transfer.
Commercial Applications: Title: Wireless Isochronous Stimulation Data Transfer in Implantable Medical Devices This technology can be used in various implantable medical devices such as pacemakers, neurostimulators, and cochlear implants. It has implications in the healthcare industry for improving patient care and treatment outcomes.
Questions about Wireless Isochronous Stimulation Data Transfer in Implantable Medical Devices: 1. How does this technology impact the efficiency of communication between components of implantable medical devices? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing wireless isochronous stimulation data transfer in medical devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
embodiments presented herein are generally directed to techniques for the transfer of isochronous stimulation data over a standardized isochronous audio or data link between components of an implantable medical device system. more specifically, as described further below, a first component is configured to generate dynamic stimulation data based on one or more received sound signals. the first component is configured to obtain static configuration data and to encode the dynamic stimulation data and the static configuration data into a series of isochronous wireless packets. the first component is configured to transmit the series of wireless packets over an isochronous wireless channel to a second component of the implantable medical device system.
