SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ALIGNING ORIENTATION OF IMPLANTABLE ANTENNA

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an implantable restriction system having an antenna capable of being readily and predictably movable to achieve a desired orientation which is effective for communication with an external device. SOLUTION: The antenna can be movably coupled to a housing such that the antenna can float and/or move freely with respect to the housing. The housing can be part of a gimbal element or another component of the system. The antenna can include a weight or a magnetic element to help it achieve the desired orientation. Methods for transcutaneously communicating with the implantable restriction device are also provided. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT