/Systems And Methods For Treating Sleep-related Breathing Disorders
Abstract

A system for hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) includes a wearable device comprising at least one sensor, at least one wirelessly powered stimulator, and a controller device. The wearable device is configured to receive a control input describing stimulation data, provide a radio frequency (RF) signal to the at least one wirelessly powered stimulator, and monitor at least one physiological signal of a subject. Each wirelessly powered stimulator comprises an implantable pulse generator comprising a rectifier, a rechargeable battery configured to be charged by the rectifier using energy from the RF signal, a demodulator, and an output voltage regulator. Each implantable pulse generator is configured to receive the RF signal, charge the rechargeable battery, and output a stimulation using stored energy in an output pulse having characteristics based on the received RF signal.

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What is claimed is:

A system for hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) includes a wearable device comprising at least one sensor, at least one wirelessly powered stimulator, and a controller device. The wearable device is configured to receive a control input describing stimulation data, provide a radio frequency (RF) signal to the at least one wirelessly powered stimulator, and monitor at least one physiological signal of a subject. Each wirelessly powered stimulator comprises an implantable pulse generator comprising a rectifier, a rechargeable battery configured to be charged by the rectifier using energy from the RF signal, a demodulator, and an output voltage regulator. Each implantable pulse generator is configured to receive the RF signal, charge the rechargeable battery, and output a stimulation using stored energy in an output pulse having characteristics based on the received RF signal.
Timeline
Filed
04/03/2026
Published
07/23/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
H02J 50/27:characterised by the type of receiving antennas, e.g. rectennas
H02J 50/00:Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power