Medical device battery charging system and methods

摘要

Systems, methods, and apparatuses may be used to charge battery-powered devices using a charging device. Such battery-powered devices include the external portions of auditory prostheses or other medical devices. The charging device prioritizes the charging requirements of a number of batteries and transfers power to one or more batteries. The charging device also sends a signal to activate an indicator on each external portion.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving a first status signal from a first medical device, wherein the first medical device comprises a first battery; sending a first communication signal to the first medical device, wherein the first communication signal is associated with a first state of charge of the first battery; activating an indicator based at least in part on the first status signal; and transferring energy based at least in part on the first status signal.