Power supply for a cochlear implant

Details Power supply for a cochlear implant Power supply for a cochlear implant

2006-12-27

2009-12-29

Jackson, Stephen W (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Plural supply circuits or sources

One source floats across or compensates for other source

C307S064000, C307S066000, C307S071000, C307S086000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07638898

ABSTRACT:
A power supply for use with a tissue stimulating prosthesis, such as a cochlear implant. The power supply system comprises a first battery cell, a second battery cell, at least a third battery cell and a switch. The first and second battery cells are electrically connected in series to provide power to components of the prosthesis, while the third battery cell is configured to be selectively electrically connected in parallel with either the first or second battery cells.

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