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  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "An implantable microstimulator (10) configured to be implanted for tissue stimulation employs a self-contained power source (16) and a bi-directional RF telemetry link (48) for allowing data-containing signals to be sent to and from the implantable microstimulator (10) from at least two external…",
  "path": "/patents/1001121",
  "publishedAt": "2012-06-27T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "A61N1/3605",
    "BOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "An implantable microstimulator (10) configured to be implanted for tissue stimulation employs a self-contained power source (16) and a bi-directional RF telemetry link (48) for allowing data-containing signals to be sent to and from the implantable microstimulator (10) from at least two external devices (39,40). Further, a separate electromagnetic inductive telemetry link (38) allows data containing signals to be sent to the implantable microstimulator from at least one of the two external devices (39). The RF bidirectional telemetry link (48) allows the microstimulator to inform the patient or clinician regarding the status of the microstimulator device, including the charge level of a power source, and stimulation parameter states. The invention concerns a method for controlling an implantable medical device (10), the device having telemetry circuitry to receive both a first type of telemetry and to receive a second type of telemetry, the method comprising: listening for the first and second telemetry types; monitoring a voltage of a power source (16) within the implantable medical device; and if the voltage falls below a first threshold, discontinuing listening for the first telemetry type while continuing listening for the second telemetry type.",
  "title": "Microstimulator having self-contained power source and bi-directional telemetry system"
}