Architecture and low power management of a deep-tissue medical implant system powered by human body energy harvesting

Benke E, Fehrle A, Ollech J, Schrampfer S, Franke J (2020)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2020

Publisher: SciTePress

Pages Range: 227-234

Conference Proceedings Title: BIODEVICES 2020 - 13th International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, Proceedings; Part of 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2020

Event location: Valletta MT

ISBN: 9789897583988

DOI: 10.5220/0009107302270234

Abstract

Active mechatronic implants applied to provide therapy of insufficient bodily functions and acquisition of biomedical data are an emerging field in the context of Medicine 4.0. Wireless data transmission between the implant and out-body devices enables patients and health care professionals to access physiological data as well as take technical control and also allows for home monitoring solutions. Due to the limitations associated with primary batteries or conventional wireless power transferring methods in deep-tissue layers, human body energy harvesting is a promising alternative or complement for power supply. A high efficient power management in order to reduce the implanted device’s energy consumption is not only requested to effectively use the limited amounts of energy harvested but also contributes to extend implantation times and thus avoid invasive surgical procedures. This paper presents solution approaches for both software- and hardware-based low power management and storage options for active deep-tissue implants using hybrid energy storage systems and considering miniaturisation requirements of devices powered by energy harvesting.

Authors with CRIS profile

Elisabeth Benke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Adrian Fehrle Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik

Involved external institutions

Sentinum UG DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Benke, E., Fehrle, A., Ollech, J., Schrampfer, S., & Franke, J. (2020). Architecture and low power management of a deep-tissue medical implant system powered by human body energy harvesting. In Ye Xuesong, Ana Fred, Hugo Gamboa (Eds.), BIODEVICES 2020 - 13th International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, Proceedings; Part of 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2020 (pp. 227-234). Valletta, MT: SciTePress.

MLA:

Benke, Elisabeth, et al. "Architecture and low power management of a deep-tissue medical implant system powered by human body energy harvesting." Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, BIODEVICES 2020 - Part of 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2020, Valletta Ed. Ye Xuesong, Ana Fred, Hugo Gamboa, SciTePress, 2020. 227-234.

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