Ultrasonic power and data transfer is a promising technology for implantable medical devices because of its non-invasiveness,deep penetration depth,and potential for a high-power transmission rate with a low specific ...Ultrasonic power and data transfer is a promising technology for implantable medical devices because of its non-invasiveness,deep penetration depth,and potential for a high-power transmission rate with a low specific absorption rate.However,ultrasound-powered implantable devices still suffer from low power transfer efficiency due to beam misalignment and are limited to short-term use due to the bulkiness of the transmitting transducers.Here,we report the first proof of concept for adaptive positioning and targeting of ultrasound-based implantable devices through ultrasound image guidance.A lightweight patch-type ultrasonic transducer array is fabricated to enable ultrasound imaging and beam-forming during long-term operation.The uniform performance of the array is established through the silicon micromachining process.We demonstrate the complete scheme of imaging,positioning,and targeted power transfer in an ex vivo environment,achieving precise targeting of moving implanted devices through real-time ultrasound imaging.Enhanced power transfer efficiency through the use of patch-type ultrasonic transducers can enhance patient comfort and minimize invasive procedures,opening new applications for ultrasonic-powered implantable devices.展开更多
基金supported by the Korea Medical Device Development Fund grant funded by the Korea government(the Ministry of Science and ICT,the Ministry of Trade,Industry and Energy,the Ministry of Health&Welfare,Republic of Korea,the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)(202011B01,RS-2020-KD000007)by the K-Brain Project of the National Research Foundation(NRF)funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(RS-2023-00262568)+3 种基金by a grant of the Korea Dementia Research Project through the Korea Dementia Research Center(KDRC)funded by the Ministry of Health&Welfare and Ministry of Science and ICT,Republic of Korea(RS-2024-00355871)by Nanomedical Devices Development Project of NNFC(1711197701)by Samsung Electronics.
文摘Ultrasonic power and data transfer is a promising technology for implantable medical devices because of its non-invasiveness,deep penetration depth,and potential for a high-power transmission rate with a low specific absorption rate.However,ultrasound-powered implantable devices still suffer from low power transfer efficiency due to beam misalignment and are limited to short-term use due to the bulkiness of the transmitting transducers.Here,we report the first proof of concept for adaptive positioning and targeting of ultrasound-based implantable devices through ultrasound image guidance.A lightweight patch-type ultrasonic transducer array is fabricated to enable ultrasound imaging and beam-forming during long-term operation.The uniform performance of the array is established through the silicon micromachining process.We demonstrate the complete scheme of imaging,positioning,and targeted power transfer in an ex vivo environment,achieving precise targeting of moving implanted devices through real-time ultrasound imaging.Enhanced power transfer efficiency through the use of patch-type ultrasonic transducers can enhance patient comfort and minimize invasive procedures,opening new applications for ultrasonic-powered implantable devices.
