Systems and methods for controlling wireless signal transfers between ultrasound-enabled medical devices

This invention describes a way for medical devices to communicate wirelessly using ultrasound. A sending device transmits sound waves to a receiving device. The sending device then listens to signals it receives back (perhaps echoes or feedback) and uses that information to automatically adjust how it sends future signals, specifically by fine-tuning the signal's strength and timing, to ensure the clearest possible connection with the receiving device.

Why it matters: Since 2009, significant advancements in miniaturized, low-power signal processing chips and more efficient ultrasound transducer arrays have made the complex adaptive signal adjustments described here far more practical for small, implantable medical devices. This enables robust wireless communication where it was previously challenging due to size and power constraints.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom ultrasound transducers, signal processing, control electronics

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