#$%^&*AU2013202343B220140703.pdf#####ABSTRACT Disclosed is an external charger for an implantable medical device, comprising: a coil configured to transmit energy to the implanted medical device during a charging session; pressure detection circuitry configured to sense a pressure on the external charger; and control circuitry coupled to the pressure detection circuitry and configured to suspend the transmission of energy during the charging session when the pressure exceeds a set critical pressure value. 4141516_1 (GI Matters) P90677.AU.1 3/04/134/13 I CCD TII T..