Systems and methods for wireless deep brain stimulation using ultrasonic waves. Implantable device(s) for intracranial use within a subject may comprise at least one stimulation means, one or more circuits for collecting system data, a receiver, and a transmitter for communications using ultrasonic waves. A wearable controller external to the subject, the wearable controller configured to: communicate with the implantable device(s) using the ultrasonic waves and obtain the system data, analyze the system data to determine whether the subject is experiencing or is expected to experience an adverse medical condition, and communicate with the implantable device(s) using the ultrasonic waves to apply a stimulation to treat the adverse medical condition. The system may be used to treat Parkinson's Disease, for example.
The present invention describes a system that uses ultrasonic waves to transfer energy and data, enabling for the control and recharging of a cardiac assist device. Data and energy transfer are accomplished using pulsed ultrasonic waves. The use of ultrasonic waves allows for wireless transcutaneous energy transfer to power the cardiac assist device pump in absence of a driveline, reducing complications associated with driveline infections and improving patient quality of life.
Systems and methods for wireless deep brain stimulation using ultrasonic waves. Implantable device(s) for intracranial use within a subject may comprise at least one stimulation means, one or more circuits for collecting system data, a receiver, and a transmitter for communications using ultrasonic waves. A wearable controller external to the subject, the wearable controller configured to: communicate with the implantable device(s) using the ultrasonic waves and obtain the system data, analyze the system data to determine whether the subject is experiencing or is expected to experience an adverse medical condition, and communicate with the implantable device(s) using the ultrasonic waves to apply a stimulation to treat the adverse medical condition. The system may be used to treat Parkinson's Disease, for example.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for secured intrabody networks and interfaces for IoT and ultrasound wideband. Example devices may include a wearable device in contact with a surface of a human body, the wearable device including an ultrasonic wave generator configured to transmit ultrasonic waves, and an external receiver configured to receive the ultrasonic waves and determine data encoded in the ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic waves may encode a single bit of data in multiple pulses through a pseudorandom time hopping scheme.
Wirelessly networked systems of implantable and non-implantable medical devices with networking protocols, software, and hardware that allow for communications and energy transfer between different the medical devices (free standing, implants and wearables) using ultrasonic waves. The networks and methods of use are used to construct cardiac pacing, deep brain stimulation, and neurostimulation networks based on ultrasonic wide band technology.
A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A61N 1/365 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential
H04B 11/00 - Transmission systems employing ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
G16Y 40/50 - Safety; Security of things, users, data or systems
The present invention describes a system that uses ultrasonic waves to transfer energy and data, enabling for the control and recharging of a cardiac assist device. Data and energy transfer are accomplished using pulsed ultrasonic waves. The use of ultrasonic waves allows for wireless transcutaneous energy transfer to power the cardiac assist device pump in absence of a driveline, reducing complications associated with driveline infections and improving patient quality of life.
The present invention describes a system that uses ultrasonic waves to transfer energy and data, enabling for the control and recharging of a cardiac assist device. Data and energy transfer are accomplished using pulsed ultrasonic waves. The use of ultrasonic waves allows for wireless transcutaneous energy transfer to power the cardiac assist device pump in absence of a driveline, reducing complications associated with driveline infections and improving patient quality of life.
A61M 60/873 - Energy supply devices; Converters therefor specially adapted for wireless or transcutaneous energy transfer [TET], e.g. inductive charging
H02J 50/15 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using ultrasonic waves
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for secured intrabody networks and interfaces for IoT and ultrasound wideband. Example devices may include a wearable device in contact with a surface of a human body, the wearable device including an ultrasonic wave generator configured to transmit ultrasonic waves, and an external receiver configured to receive the ultrasonic waves and determine data encoded in the ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic waves may encode a single bit of data in multiple pulses through a pseudorandom time hopping scheme.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
G07C 9/25 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
H04B 13/00 - Transmission systems characterised by the medium used for transmission, not provided for in groups
Wirelessly networked systems of implantable and non-implantable medical devices with networking protocols, software, and hardware that allow for communications and energy transfer between different the medical devices (free standing, implants and wearables) using ultrasonic waves. The networks and methods of use are used to construct cardiac pacing, deep brain stimulation, and neurostimulation networks based on ultrasonic wide band technology.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
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