Impulse Dynamics Nv

Jason Meyers

David Prutchi

Embodiments of communication systems are disclosed for protecting communication between an implanted device ID and an external device ED. Optionally, the ID communicates over the TET channel by modulating a load on the channel. While the ID is communicating the ED optionally adds noise to the TET channel, inhibiting malicious interception of the communication. Using knowledge of the noise signal, the ED cleans the noise from the TET signal to recover the communication from the ID. In some embodiments, the TET link is used to pass an encryption key and/or to verify communications over a radio channel. The TET channel may be authenticated. For example, authentication may include a minimum energy and/or power transfer.

Secure short-range communications link for medical devices

Charger for implantable cardiac device

Implantable cardiac device

Programming device assembly for an implantable medical device

Embodiments of communication systems are disclosed for protecting communication between an implanted device ID and an external device ED. For example, a one way Transcutaneous energy transfer TET link may be used to secure two way communication over a radio channel. Optionally, the TET link may be protected from intrusion by a malicious party. For example, the TET link may be over a medium that decays very quickly over distance. In some embodiments, the TET link is used to pass an encryption key and/or to verify communications over the two-way radio channel. The TET channel may be authenticated. For example, authentication may include a minimum energy and/or power transfer.

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Haddonfield, NJ, United States of America

Jason Meyers