Patent ID: 7933652
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: (i) an implantable signal generator comprising: (ii) electronic circuitry that is operably coupled to the implantable signal generator; (iii) a power source that is operably coupled to the implantable signal generator; and (iv) at least one lead comprising: wherein the connector block is operably coupled with the housing, wherein the plurality of contacts are operably coupled with the electronic circuitry, wherein each of the plurality of contacts are configured to allow electrical connection with one of the at least one electrode connectors when the at least one lead is received in the lumen, wherein at least one of the plurality of contacts is not electrically connected with an electrode connector when the at least one lead is received in the lumen, and wherein the electronic circuitry is configured to detect the at least one of the plurality of contacts that is not electrically connected with an electrode connector in order to determine one piece of information regarding the at least one lead that is received in the lumen.