Apparatus and method for the control of an implantable medical device

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PATENT NO 5722998
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08475491

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An implantable medical device includes a giant magnetoresistance ratio (GMR) sensor is used to detect the presence of a magnet in order to command the device to enter a predetermined mode of operation. The GMR responds to a modulated magnetic field generated by the programming of a command transmitter apparatus for non-invasive programming or controlling of the implanted device. The implantable medical device also monitors for the presence of a steady magnetic field to place the implanted device in a known, safe mode.

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INTERMEDICS INC4000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE ANGLETON TX 77515

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Genzer, David G Bay City, TX 1 150
Paul, Patrick J Lake Jackson, TX 48 3165
Prutchi, David Lake Jackson, TX 101 6252

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