Automatic power controller for implanted artificial sphincter utilizing temperature sensitive ferrite core

Masahiro Inoue, Fumihiro Sato, Hidetoshi Matsuki, Tadakuni Sato, Yun Luo, Toshiyuki Takagi, Tomoyuki Yambe, Shin Ichi Nitta

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Abstract

We propose an automatic power controller for an artificial sphincter utilizing a temperature sensitive ferrite core. The sphincter consists of a shape-memory alloy and electric wires. It needs electric power of almost 6-10 W. Temperature control inside the body is necessary in order to protect the tissues from thermal damage. The automatic power controller requires no power, but does require little control circuits for temperature control. An all-in-one design is possible.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationINTERMAG Europe 2002 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
EditorsJ. Fidler, B. Hillebrands, C. Ross, D. Weller, L. Folks, E. Hill, M. Vazquez Villalabeitia, J. A. Bain, Jo De Boeck, R. Wood
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)0780373650, 9780780373655
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Event2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG Europe 2002 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 2002 Apr 282002 May 2

Publication series

NameINTERMAG Europe 2002 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference

Conference

Conference2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG Europe 2002
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period02/4/2802/5/2

Keywords

  • Artificial sphincter
  • Shape memory alloy
  • Temperature control
  • Temperature sensitive ferrite

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