Smart implant battery charger

Abstract

According one aspects, embodiments herein provide an inductive localization and charging system for detecting and charging a medical device comprising a plurality of primary inductive coils arranged within a dielectric material, an input connector coupled to the plurality of primary inductive coils and configured to receive input power, a controller coupled to the plurality of primary inductive coils and to the input connector, the controller configured to selectively activate each primary coil of the plurality of primary inductive coils, determine that a first primary coil of the plurality of primary inductive coils is within operable proximity of an external secondary coil located in the medical device, and control transfer of power between the primary coil and the secondary coil to charge the medical device.

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