Wireless Power Transfer to a Pacemaker by Using Metamaterials and Yagi-Uda Antenna Concept

Das, R. and Yoo, H. (2015) Wireless Power Transfer to a Pacemaker by Using Metamaterials and Yagi-Uda Antenna Concept. In: 2015 International Workshop on Antenna Technology (iWAT), Seoul, South Korea, 4-6 March 2015, pp. 353-354. ISBN 9781479977178 (doi: 10.1109/IWAT.2015.7365283)

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Abstract

Wireless power transfer (WPT) to medical implants allows clinicians to avoid using bulky energy storage components. In this paper, we address WPT systems for a pacemaker (PM). A resonant inductive coupling method was employed in the WPT system by introducing a spiral transmitter (Tx) coil and a spiral receiver (Rx) coil. Here, we introduced the concept of the Yagi-Uda antenna by using metamaterials (MTMs) in order to increase WPT efficiency in the Medical Implanted Communication Service (MICS). Based on the simulation results in a realistic model of the human body, we were able to design a compact and efficient WPT system for PMs. Moreover, our simulation results showed that the Yagi-Uda antenna configuration can significantly increase WPT efficiency.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Das, Dr Rupam
Authors: Das, R., and Yoo, H.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
ISBN:9781479977178

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