A Conceptual Framework for Developing an Implantable Research Platform: A Multimodality Approach to Stimulating and Recording

Mark B. Wehde, Tyler J. Van Buren, Mark A. Benscoter

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Implantable medical devices are commonly used in research studies, clinical trials, and direct patient care and have been for many years. Researchers have targeted the application of these devices on specific application domains such as neural prosthetics, cardiac rhythm, and implantable drug delivery. This study proposes a configurable electronics implantable platform based on core capabilities that can be applied across various application domains. This platform provides a combination of general purpose capabilities such as programmable interval, bi-directional radio-frequency wireless communication for data transmission and control, configurable front-end circuitry to provide electrical stimulation and electrophysiology pre-amplifiers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion capability, a core computational engine (microprocessor or FPGA), scalable input-output manifold options, data compression and variable bandwidth features, and single-use or wirelessly rechargeable battery variants. These capabilities will be configurable into custom, application-specific devices which can be used for a variety of acute and chronic studies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMeMeA 2018 - 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781538633915
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 16 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event13th IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications, MeMeA 2018 - Rome, Italy
Duration: Jun 11 2018Jun 13 2018

Publication series

NameMeMeA 2018 - 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications, Proceedings

Conference

Conference13th IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications, MeMeA 2018
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period6/11/186/13/18

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Antenna
  • Electrodes
  • Electrophysiology
  • Implant
  • Reference Platform

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'A Conceptual Framework for Developing an Implantable Research Platform: A Multimodality Approach to Stimulating and Recording'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this