Autonomic Technologies, Inc.

Kellie S Fletcher

Anthony V Caparso

Benjamin D Pless

Kenneth N Horne

Karen Tsuei

Patrick Hard

An apparatus () for applying stimulation therapy to a patient includes an implantable medical device () and a remote controller () for inductively powering the medical device and communicating with the medical device. The remote controller () includes a feedback portion () for helping to establish a communication link between the remote controller and the implantable medical device ().

Neurostimulator system, apparatus, and method

Methods and apparatus for delivering therapy from an implanted neurostimulator to a patient are provided. One feature is an external controller that acts as a gateway for therapy. The external controller can be a handheld controller that communicates wirelessly with the implanted neurostimulator. In some embodiments, the controller communicates with a database to determine a therapy approval status of the neurostimulator. Therapy can be approved by a physician prescription, or by prepayment, for example. In some embodiments, the neurostimulator is deactivated when no approved therapies remain.

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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Kellie S Fletcher