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Implantation and Control of Wireless, Battery-free Systems for Peripheral Nerve Interfacing

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Wireless power transfer for a pacemaker application.

Vladimir Vulfin¹, Shai Sayfan-Altman², Reuven Ianconescu³

¹a Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , Be'er Sheva , Israel.

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology

|March 17, 2017

Summary

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This study designs an efficient wireless charging system for artificial pacemakers, addressing the growing demand for rechargeable batteries in these vital medical devices.

Keywords:

Pacemaker mutual inductance wireless power transfer

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering

Background:

Artificial pacemakers regulate heart rhythm using electrical impulses.
Current pacemakers rely on long-lasting, non-rechargeable batteries.
There is an increasing need for rechargeable battery solutions in pacemakers.

Purpose of the Study:

To design an efficient wireless charging system for artificial pacemakers.
To meet the growing demand for rechargeable pacemaker batteries.

Main Methods:

Design of a wireless power transfer system.
Optimization of charging efficiency for implanted devices.

Main Results:

A functional prototype of the charging system was developed.
Efficiency metrics for the wireless charging system were evaluated.

Conclusions:

The designed system offers a viable solution for recharging pacemaker batteries.
This technology can enhance the longevity and convenience of pacemaker therapy.