Wireless Power Transfer System for Next-Generation Neuromodulation Devices

A novel wireless power transfer system for neuromodulation devices that enables real-time power optimization, flexible wearable transmitters, and advanced neural interface modules, revolutionizing the field of implantable neuromodulation devices.

The original patent disclosed a wireless power receiver coil for implantable neuromodulation devices, which, while innovative, had limitations in terms of power transfer efficiency, size constraints, and lack of real-time optimization. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced wireless power transfer technologies, wearable transmitters, and neural interface modules that enable real-time power optimization and advanced neural modulation.

The new inventive concept comprises a wearable transmitter coil integrated into a flexible, conformable wearable patch that adapts to the shape of the user's body, and an implantable receiver coil that harvests power wirelessly from the transmitter coil and stores it in a supercapacitor for later use. The system also includes a neural interface module that modulates neural activity in real-time based on feedback from a brain-computer interface. The power transfer is optimized in real-time using impedance measurements and neural network-based algorithms.

The new inventive concept introduces the following novel and non-obvious features: (1) wearable transmitter coils integrated into flexible patches, (2) real-time power optimization using impedance measurements and neural networks, and (3) advanced neural interface modules that enable real-time neural modulation. These features overcome the limitations of the original patent and provide a significant improvement in wireless power transfer efficiency, size, and functionality.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include: (1) using different types of wearable transmitters, such as implantable transmitters or transmitters integrated into clothing, (2) varying the design of the implantable receiver coil, such as using different materials or geometries, and (3) integrating the neural interface module with other sensors or devices to provide additional functionality.

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the field of implantable neuromodulation devices, with potential applications in treating a range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and chronic pain. The market for implantable neuromodulation devices is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for minimally invasive and effective treatments.