Abstract: A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.

Abstract: In some aspects, a computing system can determine a set of attributes based on analyzing input data using attribute templates written in a production-ready programming language. The computing system can generate attribute definitions for the set of attributes using the attribute templates and deploy the attribute definitions for the set of attributes to a production environment of a software program. The software program is written in a programming language compatible with the production-ready programming language. The computing system can monitor the performance of the set of attributes in the production environment of the software program and cause the attribute definitions of the plurality of attributes to be modified based on the monitoring.

Abstract: A tunneling tool for forming a tissue channel and/or pocket beneath a portion of skin along a body comprises a distal end having a tunneling member and a guide. The tunneling member is configured for forming the tissue channel and/or pocket beneath the portion of skin while the guide remains above the skin and indicates the location of at least a portion of the tunneling member. An anchor for securing an elongate device to body tissue comprises an anchor body configured to receive the elongate device; a mechanism configured to removably attach the anchor body to the elongate device so as to resist movement of the elongate device in relation to the anchor body; and at least one tissue engagement element configured to assist in attaching the anchor body to the body tissue.

Abstract: A stimulation apparatus for a patient may include an external system configured to transmit transmission signals and an implantable system configured to receive the transmission signals from the external system. The implantable system may include at least one implantable lead, a first implantable device for connecting to the implantable lead during a first time period, and a second implantable device for subsequently connecting to the implantable lead for a second time period.

Abstract: A stimulation system comprising: an implantable lead having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one electrode along its distal end; an implantable neuromodulation stimulator disposed along the proximal end of the implantable lead; and an external device comprising a battery, a transmitter, and an antenna. The implantable lead is integral to the implantable neuromodulation stimulator. Methods of providing stimulation are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for alternative payment mechanism payments using ultra-wideband radio technology are disclosed. A method may include a payment terminal computer program executed by a payment terminal selecting a customer electronic device that is conducting the payment transaction with the payment terminal; communicating, via a payment terminal UWB radio to the selected customer electronic device, payment transaction details for the payment transaction comprising a merchant identifier and a transaction amount; receiving, from the selected customer electronic device via the payment terminal UWB radio, an APM payment message for an APM payment provider; communicating the APM payment message to the APM payment provider, wherein the APM payment provider is configured to decision the transaction based on the APM payment message; and receiving, from the APM payment provider, a payment confirmation for the payment transaction.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for improved content creation and synchronization are described herein. A plurality of users may collaborate via a plurality of user devices to create a media asset, such as a webinar. A first user of a first user device of the plurality of user devices may interact with first content and second content associated with the media assets. An indication of the interaction, such as metadata, may be sent by the first user device to a content server(s) and/or a database. The indication of the interaction may be used to synchronize the first content and the second content within the media asset. In this way, any editing/revision/content generation performed at any one of the plurality of user devices may be synchronized in real-time.

Abstract: Systems and methods for alternative payment mechanism payments using ultra-wideband radio technology are disclosed. A method may include a payment terminal computer program executed by a payment terminal selecting a customer electronic device that is conducting the payment transaction with the payment terminal; communicating, via a payment terminal UWB radio to the selected customer electronic device, payment transaction details for the payment transaction comprising a merchant identifier and a transaction amount; receiving, from the selected customer electronic device via the payment terminal UWB radio, an APM payment message for an APM payment provider; communicating the APM payment message to the APM payment provider, wherein the APM payment provider is configured to decision the transaction based on the APM payment message; and receiving, from the APM payment provider, a payment confirmation for the payment transaction.

Abstract: A stimulation apparatus for a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising an external system configured to transmit transmission signals and an implantable system configured to receive the transmission signals from the external system. The implantable system comprises at least one implantable lead, a first implantable device for connecting to the implantable lead during a first time period and a second implantable device for subsequently connecting to the implantable lead for a second time period.

Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.

Abstract: A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.

Abstract: A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.

Abstract: A stimulation apparatus for a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising an external system configured to transmit transmission signals and an implantable system configured to receive the transmission signals from the external system. The implantable system comprises at least one implantable lead, a first implantable device for connecting to the implantable lead during a first time period and a second implantable device for subsequently connecting to the implantable lead for a second time period.

Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.

Abstract: A shield includes a cover, a first frame, and a second frame. The first frame is configured to be attached to a first side of a circuit board. The second frame is configured to be attached to a second side of the circuit board. The cover is configured to be attached to the first frame and the second frame such that the cover is configured to overlap a portion of the first side of the circuit board, a portion of the second side of the circuit board, and a portion of a third side of the circuit board. The cover, the first frame, and the second frame are configured to together define a housing. An apparatus includes the shield and the circuit board.

Abstract: A tunneling tool for forming a tissue channel and/or pocket beneath a portion of skin along a body comprises a distal end having a tunneling member and a guide. The tunneling member is configured for forming the tissue channel and/or pocket beneath the portion of skin while the guide remains above the skin and indicates the location of at least a portion of the tunneling member. An anchor for securing an elongate device to body tissue comprises an anchor body configured to receive the elongate device; a mechanism configured to removably attach the anchor body to the elongate device so as to resist movement of the elongate device in relation to the anchor body; and at least one tissue engagement element configured to assist in attaching the anchor body to the body tissue.

Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.

Abstract: A stimulation apparatus for a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising an external system configured to transmit transmission signals and an implantable system configured to receive the transmission signals from the external system. The implantable system comprises at least one implantable lead, a first implantable device for connecting to the implantable lead during a first time period and a second implantable device for subsequently connecting to the implantable lead for a second time period.

Abstract: A stimulation system comprising: an implantable lead having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one electrode along its distal end; an implantable neuromodulation stimulator disposed along the proximal end of the implantable lead; and an external device comprising a battery, a transmitter, and an antenna. The implantable lead is integral to the implantable neuromodulation stimulator. Methods of providing stimulation are also described.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a connector ring assembly to attach a VAD to a heart. The assembly includes a clamp which can rotate completely about the annular wall in a first state and is fixed relative to the annular wall in a second state. The clamp transitions from the first state to the second state via an actuator. The actuator can be configured with an axis of rotation generally parallel to the opening of the annular wall, thereby allowing manipulation of the actuator through the same surgical accessway as that used to implant the connector ring assembly. At least one embodiment provides a connector flange separately from an annular wall to provide greater access to the connector flange during implantation. The annular wall and clamp are attached to the connector flange after the flange is fixed to the heart.