Effect of fields generated through wireless power transfer on implantable biomedical devices
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Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
This paper assesses the safety of pacemakers when exposed to the electromagnetic (EM) field generated by high frequency inductive power transfer (HF-IPT) systems. It includes both simulation and experimental results, showing temperature variations to ensure conformity with the EN standards, changes in detected lead impedance and determining whether EM field strength can affect the operating mode of the device. This is the first time the interaction between 6.78MHz, 100W HF-IPT systems and pacemaker devices was tested up to distances of 5 cm to 10 cm, Temporary decrease of detected lead's impedance and interruption of communications are the most relevant effects recorded through in-vitro tests. No permanent alteration of the device's operation was recorded, indicating good early stage evidence of safety for pacemaker users in proximity of this new emerging technology.
Date Issued
2020-03-12
Date Acceptance
2020-03-01
Citation
2019 IEEE PELS Workshop on Emerging Technologies: Wireless Power Transfer (WoW), 2020, pp.1-5
Publisher
IEEE
Start Page
1
End Page
5
Journal / Book Title
2019 IEEE PELS Workshop on Emerging Technologies: Wireless Power Transfer (WoW)
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Identifier
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9030669
Source
2019 IEEE PELS Workshop on Emerging Technologies: Wireless Power Transfer (WoW)
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2019-06-18
Finish Date
2019-06-21
Coverage Spatial
Seoul, Korea
Date Publish Online
2020-03-12