Patent ID: 7613521
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: A61N,G08C,H04B

Abstract:
1. A handheld device configured to communicate data with an implanted device using inductive telemetry, comprising: a first battery voltage source; a second battery voltage source; a battery powered telemetry coil electrically connected in series with the second battery voltage source; a battery powered controller electrically connected to the first battery voltage source to be powered by the first battery voltage source; a switch configured to, in response to a control signal, selectively connect the first battery voltage source in series with the second battery voltage source to power the battery powered telemetry coil; wherein the controller is configured to provide the control signal to drive the telemetry coil for telemetry communication, and wherein the controller is configured to transmit and receive data to and from a telemetry coil of the implanted device using inductive telemetry.