An asymmetric resonant coupling wireless power transmission link for Micro-Ball Endoscopy

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2010:2010:6531-4. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2010.5627095.

Abstract

This paper investigates the design and optimization of a wireless power transmission link targeting Micro-Ball Endoscopy applications. A novel asymmetric resonant coupling structure is proposed to deliver power to an endoscopic Micro-Ball system for image read-out after it is excreted. Such a technology enables many key medical applications with stringent requirements for small system volume and high power delivery efficiency. A prototyping power transmission sub-system of the Micro-Ball system was implemented. It consists of primary coil, middle resonant coil, and cube-like full-direction secondary receiving coils. Our experimental results proved that 200mW of power can be successfully delivered. Such a wireless power transmission capability could satisfy the requirements of the Micro-Ball based endoscopy application. The transmission efficiency is in the range of 41% (worst working condition) to 53% (best working condition). Comparing to conventional structures, Asymmetric Resonant Coupling Structure improves power efficiency by 13%.

MeSH terms

  • Capsule Endoscopy / instrumentation*
  • Capsule Endoscopy / methods*
  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans