Abstract: Techniques described herein address these and other issues by providing an architecture of antennas capable of generating a relatively even H-field without exceeding exposure limits, while solving communication issues at the same time. More specifically techniques described herein are directed toward the use of multiple antennas that enable an interrogator device of a biological measurement and stimulation system to power different groups of medical implants at different times by creating fields in different regions of the brain. By doing this, the interrogator device can independently power and/or communicate with groups of medical implants in these different regions and create more evenly-distributed fields while doing so.

Abstract: A medical system is provided. The medical system includes a guidewire configured to guide a catheter to a target location within a body, the guidewire including a sensor configured to collect sensor data indicative of a location within the body, and an electrical conductor configured to conduct electrical signals representing the sensor data. The medical system further includes a wireless transmitter and a first antenna electrically coupled with the sensor via the electrical conductor and configured to: receive the electrical signals representing the sensor data; generate, from the electrical signals, first wireless signals representing the sensor data; and transmit, via the first antenna, first wireless signals.

Abstract: Techniques described herein provide for the detection and capture of neural signals in a manner that compresses data sent from electrodes to controller by several orders of magnitude over current techniques. In particular, embodiments include detecting a threshold amplitude and/or slope of a detected neural signal, and capturing the detected neural signal once these thresholds are met. A threshold timing detector may be implemented as well. Additionally, these thresholds may be configurable to accommodate various factors, such as electrode placement, sensitivity, etc.

Abstract: Techniques provided herein are directed toward providing a robust downlink communication frame that enables medical implants with highly inaccurate LOs to reliably provide uplink communications to an interrogator device. The downlink communication frame can include, among other things, a plurality of uplink trigger subframes that enable timing of uplink communication of the various medical implants with which the interrogator device is communicating. These uplink trigger subframes may be modulated in a special manner as to distinguish them from other subframes.

Abstract: Techniques described herein address these and other issues by providing an architecture of antennas capable of generating a relatively even H-field without exceeding exposure limits, while solving communication issues at the same time. More specifically techniques described herein are directed toward the use of multiple antennas that enable an interrogator device of a biological measurement and stimulation system to power different groups of medical implants at different times by creating fields in different regions of the brain. By doing this, the interrogator device can independently power and/or communicate with groups of medical implants in these different regions and create more evenly-distributed fields while doing so.

Abstract: Techniques provided herein are directed toward providing a selection protocol that can be used in such biological measurement and stimulation systems to select only a portion of the medical implants for reporting during a particular system cycle. In particular, the interrogator device can send the first message that defines a group to the medical implants, then send a second message with the identifier of the group to trigger communications with the medical implants of that group.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to interference cancellation. A method of performing interference cancellation in a wireless device having a receiver, a coefficient controller and an analog interference cancellation (AIC) circuit includes utilizing the receiver to receive a signal; utilizing the coefficient controller to compute a first cost function value using a first set of coefficients, to compute a second set of coefficients using a first coefficient control algorithm, to compute a second cost function value using the second set of coefficients, to compare the second cost function value with the first cost function value, and to determine whether to apply the first set or the second set of coefficients based on the comparison; and utilizing the AIC circuit to apply the first or second set of coefficients to filter a reference signal and the receiver to subtract the filtered reference signal from the received signal for interference cancellation.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to interference cancellation. A method of performing interference cancellation in a wireless device having a receiver, a coefficient controller and an analog interference cancellation (AIC) circuit includes utilizing the receiver to receive a signal; utilizing the coefficient controller to compute a first cost function value using a first set of coefficients, to compute a second set of coefficients using a first coefficient control algorithm, to compute a second cost function value using the second set of coefficients, to compare the second cost function value with the first cost function value, and to determine whether to apply the first set or the second set of coefficients based on the comparison; and utilizing the AIC circuit to apply the first or second set of coefficients to filter a reference signal and the receiver to subtract the filtered reference signal from the received signal for interference cancellation.

Abstract: An apparatus for restricting the flow of RF energy when attached to a tester wherein test equipment is positioned within the apparatus, comprising: a lid; a base; hinges for attaching the lid to the base; EMI gasket material for sealing seams; latches for attaching the lid to the base and for applying forces between the lid and the base to provide compression of the EMI gasket material for proper sealing of the seams; a connection point for providing two axis alignment of the base to the tester; and a positioning plate for providing three axis alignment of the test equipment in relation to the tester.