Abstract: An implantable component (30) of a cochlear implant system comprising a housing for a stimulator unit (31) that is adapted to output one or more stimulation signals and an electrode assembly (30) adapted to apply electrical stimulation in accordance with the output of the stimulator unit (31). On implantation, the housing is positionable such that the electrode assembly (20) extends from the housing at least initially in a downward orientation toward the mastoid cavity before entering the cochlea. An external component (50, 60 or 70) of a cochlear implant system comprising a support for mounting to the ear of an recipient and an external signal transmitter coil (53) wherein the signal transmitter coil (53) is movably mounted to at least a portion of the support.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of electrical artefact compensation in measurement of a neural response. The neural response is evoked by a first stimulus, after which a compensatory stimulus is applied in order to counteract a stimulus artefact caused by the first stimulus. The invention also provides for short circuiting the stimulating electrode subsequent to the first stimulus. A system for implementing such steps is also provided. The invention may be of application in measurement of physiological responses, including neural responses and in particular a neural response of the auditory nerve.

Abstract: An implanted device such as a cochlear implant system includes a housing containing stimulating pulse generating circuitry, and a plurality of electrodes external of the housing and receiving the pulses. Between the pulses, parasitic voltages may build up between the electrodes. In order to control the inrush current due to these parasitic voltages, multi-position switches are provided which selectively couple the electrodes to resistors selected to dissipate the voltages at a preselected maximum current to protect the body organs.

Abstract: A transmission system wherein a transmitter includes a first tuned circuit and a transmitter coil is part of a second tuned circuit. A coupling means couples energy between the first tuned circuit and the second tuned circuit. A three wire unshielded cable carries both radio frequency and audio frequency signals. Filter means are provided for filtering the audio frequency signal so that it is free of interference from the radio frequency signal, which may include audio components due to its generally pulsed nature. The circuit may be adjusted for relatively constant coupling to a receiving coil as separation between the transmitter coil and the receiving coil changes.