Diagnostic testing and adaption

摘要

Presented herein is diagnostic and adaptive circuitry for use in an implantable medical system (prosthesis) having at least two physically separate implantable modules (packages) that are electrically connected by a lead assembly (cable). The diagnostic and adaptive circuitry is configured to execute testing and adaptive (corrective) functions.

主权项

1. An implantable hearing prosthesis, comprising:
a first implantable component; a second implantable component electrically connected to the first implantable component; a physical electrical connection between the first and second implantable components, wherein the electrical connection is configured for electrical signal transfer between the first and second implantable components; and diagnostic and adaptive circuitry having a plurality of arrangements, wherein each arrangement of the diagnostic and adaptive circuitry enables the performance of one of a plurality of diagnostic tests that each evaluate a different attribute of the electrical connection between the first and second implantable components, and wherein the diagnostic and adaptive circuitry is configured to, based on the results of one or more of the diagnostic tests, perform one or more adaptive functions to change operation of the electrical signal transfer between the first and second implantable component via the electrical connection.