Benkert G, Fabian W
Fortschr Med. 1981 Aug 27;99(31-32):1211-3.
The basic feasibility to power a cardiac pacemaker system through energy provided by vital body functions is demonstrated. Cardiac action and the respiratory apparatus are evaluated as power sources. Electromagnetic induction and the piezo-electric effect are discussed as ways of transducing mechanical into electrical energy. Size as a limiting factor in adapting technical systems to biological power sources is assessed, while criteria for a feasible solution are defined.
通过人体生命功能提供的能量为心脏起搏器系统供电的基本可行性得到了证明。心脏活动和呼吸器官被评估为能量来源。电磁感应和压电效应作为将机械能转换为电能的方式进行了讨论。评估了尺寸作为使技术系统适应生物能源的限制因素，同时定义了可行解决方案的标准。
