Digital Communications in an Implantable System

摘要

Presented herein are implantable digital communication techniques for use in implantable systems, such as implantable hearing systems. An implantable system in accordance with embodiments presented herein includes an implantable stimulator module and an implantable secondary module connected to the implantable stimulator module via a wire connection. The implantable secondary module is configured to generate and send a biphasic information signal to the implantable stimulator module via the wire connection. An error detector in the implantable stimulator module is configured to detect when the biphasic information signal includes an error.

主权项

1. An implantable medical system, comprising:
an implantable stimulator module; an implantable secondary module connected to the implantable stimulator module by a wire connection, wherein the implantable secondary module is configured to generate and send, to the implantable stimulator module via the wire connection, a biphasic information signal comprising a series of alternating positive and negative pulses; and an error detector in the implantable stimulator module configured to detect when the biphasic information signal includes an error.