High frequency oscillator for implantable medical devices
    41.
    发明授权
    High frequency oscillator for implantable medical devices 有权
    用于植入式医疗设备的高频振荡器

    公开(公告)号:US06453196B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-17

    申请号:US09633549

    申请日:2000-08-07

    IPC分类号: A61N100

    CPC分类号: A61N1/362 A61N1/3956

    摘要: A timing circuit especially designed for use in implantable medical devices provides both a low frequency clock and a high frequency clock. The low frequency clock and high frequency clock are compared each time the oscillator producing the high frequency clock is enabled and the result of the comparison is used to retrim the high frequency oscillator to maintain a stable output frequency, even when subjected to drift. Additional circuitry is provided for signaling an oscillator fault in the event that an error signal resulting from the comparison of the low frequency clock with the high frequency clock exceeds a predetermined limit value. Digital trim values are stored for fast and controlled oscillator start-up.

    摘要翻译: 特别设计用于可植入医疗器械的定时电路既提供低频时钟又提供高频时钟。 在每次产生高频时钟的振荡器被使能时,比较低频时钟和高频时钟,并且即使经受漂移,比较结果也用于对高频振荡器进行重新校准以保持稳定的输出频率。 在由低频时钟与高频时钟的比较产生的误差信号超过预定极限值的情况下,提供附加电路用于发信号通知振荡器故障。 存储数字微调值用于快速和受控的振荡器启动。

    MRI operation modes for implantable medical devices
    44.
    发明授权
    MRI operation modes for implantable medical devices 有权
    可植入医疗器械的MRI操作模式

    公开(公告)号:US08543207B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-24

    申请号:US13178571

    申请日:2011-07-08

    IPC分类号: A61N1/37

    摘要: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an implantable medical device (“IMD”) that can be programmed from one operational mode to another operational mode when in the presence of electro-magnetic interference (“EMI”). In accordance with this particular embodiment, the IMD includes a communication interface for receiving communication signals from an external device, such as a command to switch the IMD from a first operation mode to a second operation mode. The IMD further includes a processor in electrical communication with the communication interface, which is operable to switch or reprogram the IMD from the first operation mode to the second operation mode upon receiving a command to do so. In addition, the IMD includes a timer operable to measure a time period from when the processor switches the IMD to the second operation mode. In accordance with this aspect of the invention, the processor is in electrical communication with the timer, and is further operable to switch the IMD from the second operation mode back to the first operation mode when the measured time period reaches a predetermined time period.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一个实施例涉及当存在电磁干扰(“EMI”)时可从一个操作模式编程到另一个操作模式的可植入医疗装置(“IMD”)。 根据该特定实施例,IMD包括用于从外部设备接收通信信号的通信接口,诸如将IMD从第一操作模式切换到第二操作模式的命令。 IMD还包括与通信接口电通信的处理器,其可操作以在接收到这样做的命令时将IMD从第一操作模式切换或重新编程到第二操作模式。 另外,IMD包括一个定时器,可操作以测量从处理器将IMD切换到第二操作模式的时间段。 根据本发明的这个方面,处理器与定时器电通信,并且当测量的时间段达到预定的时间周期时,进一步可操作地将IMD从第二操作模式切换回第一操作模式。

    Systems and methods for timing-based communication between implantable medical devices
    46.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for timing-based communication between implantable medical devices 有权
    可植入式医疗设备之间基于定时通信的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08374693B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-12

    申请号:US11186245

    申请日:2005-07-21

    IPC分类号: A61N1/32

    摘要: A method carried out by an implantable medical device (IMD) for coordinating performance of one or more designated functions includes waiting in a low-power state for a predetermined event, detecting the predetermined event, and, responsive to detecting the predetermined event, searching for a wake-up command from a coordinating device implanted in the human body. The method further includes, receiving the wake-up command, and responsive to receiving the wake-up command, performing the one or more designated functions, and returning to the low-power state. A system includes a network of one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) implanted in a human body. The system includes a satellite IMD operable to change between a plurality of power states, search for a wake-up command, and transmit an identification signal. The system may include a primary unit operable to receive the signal and coordinate a wake-up time based on the signal.

    摘要翻译: 用于协调一个或多个指定功能的性能的可植入医疗装置(IMD)执行的方法包括在低功率状态下等待预定事件,检测预定事件,并且响应于检测到预定事件,搜索 来自植入人体的协调装置的唤醒命令。 该方法还包括:接收唤醒命令,并响应于接收到唤醒命令,执行一个或多个指定功能,并返回到低功率状态。 一种系统包括植入人体内的一个或多个可植入医疗装置(IMD)的网络。 该系统包括可操作以在多个功率状态之间切换,搜索唤醒命令并发送识别信号的卫星IMD。 系统可以包括主单元,其可操作以接收信号并且基于该信号来协调唤醒时间。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE TELEMETRY POWER MANAGEMENT
    48.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE TELEMETRY POWER MANAGEMENT 有权
    用于可植入医疗设备电话管理的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100114233A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-06

    申请号:US12684303

    申请日:2010-01-08

    IPC分类号: A61N1/08

    摘要: A method comprises connecting at least one portion of a far-field radio-frequency (RF) first telemetry circuit in an implantable medical device to an energy source through a power connection module, detecting information included in a first predetermined wireless signal, changing a conductivity state of the power connection module when the information in the first predetermined wireless signal is detected to couple power to the at least one portion of the first telemetry circuit, detecting a second predetermined wireless signal, and changing a conductivity state of the power connection module to decouple power to the at least one portion of the first telemetry circuit when the second predetermined wireless signal is detected and the first telemetry circuit enters an idle state.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法包括通过电力连接模块将可植入医疗装置中的远场射频(RF)第一遥测电路的至少一部分连接到能量源,检测包括在第一预定无线信号中的信息,改变电导率 当检测到第一预定无线信号中的信息以将功率耦合到第一遥测电路的至少一部分时,检测第二预定无线信号,并将电力连接模块的导电状态改变为 当检测到第二预定无线信号并且第一遥测电路进入空闲状态时,将功率去耦到第一遥测电路的至少一部分。

    MRI OPERATION MODES FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    49.
    发明申请
    MRI OPERATION MODES FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES 有权
    可植入医疗器械的MRI手术模式

    公开(公告)号:US20090138058A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-28

    申请号:US11015807

    申请日:2004-12-17

    IPC分类号: A61N1/08 A61N1/362 A61N1/39

    摘要: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an implantable medical device (“IMD”) that can be programmed from one operational mode to another operational mode when in the presence of electro-magnetic interference (“EMI”). In accordance with this particular embodiment, the IMD includes a communication interface for receiving communication signals from an external device, such as a command to switch the IMD from a first operation mode to a second operation mode. The IMD further includes a processor in electrical communication with the communication interface, which is operable to switch or reprogram the IMD from the first operation mode to the second operation mode upon receiving a command to do so. In addition, the IMD includes a timer operable to measure a time period from when the processor switches the IMD to the second operation mode. In accordance with this aspect of the invention, the processor is in electrical communication with the timer, and is further operable to switch the IMD from the second operation mode back to the first operation mode when the measured time period reaches a predetermined time period.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一个实施例涉及当存在电磁干扰(“EMI”)时可从一个操作模式编程到另一个操作模式的可植入医疗装置(“IMD”)。 根据该特定实施例,IMD包括用于从外部设备接收通信信号的通信接口,诸如将IMD从第一操作模式切换到第二操作模式的命令。 IMD还包括与通信接口电通信的处理器,其可操作以在接收到这样做的命令时将IMD从第一操作模式切换或重新编程到第二操作模式。 另外,IMD包括一个定时器,可操作以测量从处理器将IMD切换到第二操作模式的时间段。 根据本发明的这个方面,处理器与定时器电通信,并且当测量的时间段达到预定的时间周期时,进一步可操作地将IMD从第二操作模式切换回第一操作模式。