Abstract
Magnetic resonance within the field of wireless power transfer has seen an increase in popularity over the past decades. This rise can be attributed to the technological advances of electronics and the increased efficiency of popular battery technologies. The same principles of electromagnetic theory can be applied to the medical field. Several medical devices intended for use inside the body use batteries and electrical circuits that could be powered wirelessly. Other medical devices limit the mobility or make patients uncomfortable while in use. The fundamental theory of electromagnetics can improve the field by solving some of these problems. This survey paper summarizes the recent uses and discoveries of wireless power in the medical field. A comprehensive search for papers was conducted using engineering search engines and included papers from related conferences. During the initial search, 247 papers were found then non-relevant papers were eliminated to leave only suitable material. Seventeen relevant journal papers and/or conference papers were found, then separated into defined categories: Implants, Pumps, Ultrasound Imaging, and Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy. The approach and methods for each paper were analyzed and compared yielding a comprehensive review of these state of the art technologies.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 22-38 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of biomedical optics |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Jan 2019 |
Bibliographical note
© 2018 Biomedical Engineering Society. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. Further copying may not be permitted; contact the publisher for details.Keywords
- Equipment Design/trends
- Equipment and Supplies
- Humans
- Wireless Technology/trends