Patent ID: 7212866
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: A61N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A repeater for use with an implantable neural system, the repeater comprising: means for transmitting and receiving signals at a first frequency, wherein the first frequency is the frequency at which the implantable neural system is adapted to send and receive signals; means for transmitting and receiving signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than the first frequency; a first coil ( an antenna ( an antenna interface circuit ( holding means for temporarily holding the repeater and the first coil ( wherein the means for transmitting and receiving signals at the first frequency comprises a first receiver circuit ( wherein the means for transmitting and receiving signals at the second frequency comprises the second receiver circuit ( wherein the holding means comprises an ear hook adapted to fit over a user's ear, and wherein the repeater is mounted on the ear hook.