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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2013
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Venkat R. Gaddam, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Reid K. Bornhoft, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Kevin J. Kelly, Shoreview, MN (US);
David P. Olson, Minnetrista, MN (US);
Todd V. Smith, Shoreview, MN (US);
MEDTRONIC, INC., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Devices, systems, and techniques for selecting a period for charging an implantable rechargeable power source are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. A system may control a charging module to begin charging the rechargeable power source of the implantable medical device with a high power level. The system may then determine an estimated heat loss based on power initially delivered to the rechargeable power source when beginning the charging. Based on this estimated heat loss during the initial period of recharging, the system may select a boost period that includes a duration of time that the rechargeable power source is charged with the high power level.