When more sound information is provided
by a sound processor, it must be sent to the
implanted portion of the system at very high data
rates. Available systems use radio-frequency coils to
signal information across the skin and to power the
internal device. ACS has developed a two-way optical
link, passing data through the skin on light beams at
very high rates. This optical link technology is
independent of power transfer for the internal
system. It is capable of data rates of 10
Mbits/second and higher, making it fully capable for
high-precision systems. The skin area needed for the
optical link is significantly smaller than required
for the RF-coil technology, providing a cosmetically
attractive alternative
When more sound information is provided
by a sound processor, it must be sent to the
implanted portion of the system at very high data
rates. Available systems use radio-frequency coils to
signal information across the skin and to power the
internal device. ACS has developed a two-way optical
link, passing data through the skin on light beams at
very high rates. This optical link technology is
independent of power transfer for the internal
system. It is capable of data rates of 10
Mbits/second and higher, making it fully capable for
high-precision systems. The skin area needed for the
optical link is significantly smaller than required
for the RF-coil technology, providing a cosmetically
attractive alternative
