A prototype volume conduction platform for implantable devices

An implantable device system has been made which utili es volume conduction for energy transfer and communication. The actual implantable device uses relatively low power and can be recharged with a "stick-on" "energy pad." A handheld controller is used to easily communicate with the implant. The system demonstrates the feasibility of volume conduction technology as a platform for future applications such as drug delivery devices and body networks.