DocumentCode
1269520
Title
A wireless near-infrared energy system for medical implants
Author
Murakawa, Koji ; Kobayashi, Makoto ; Nakamura, Osamu ; Kawata, Satoshi
Author_Institution
Dept. of Appl. Phys., Osaka Univ., Japan
Volume
18
Issue
6
fYear
1999
Firstpage
70
Lastpage
72
Abstract
A less invasive method for supplying light power to implant devices, we propose a new wireless energy source that employs a near-infrared laser with a photovoltaic cell. The system can also be used with a rechargeable battery. We discuss the configuration of the system, show its energy transfer efficiency, and discuss its performance during some basic experiments.
Keywords
laser applications in medicine; photovoltaic cells; prosthetic power supplies; energy transfer efficiency; medical implant devices; near-infrared laser; performance; photovoltaic cell; rechargeable battery; wireless energy source; Batteries; Circuits; Humans; Implants; Large Hadron Collider; Pacemakers; Photodiodes; Photovoltaic cells; Power lasers; Skin; Animals; Chickens; Electric Power Supplies; Electricity; Electronics, Medical; Energy Transfer; Equipment Design; Humans; Infrared Rays; Lasers; Mice; Pacemaker, Artificial; Prostheses and Implants; Skin;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.805148
Filename
805148
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