#$%^&*AU2012200420A120120216.pdf#####Abstract A method of operating a cochlear implant system is provided which comprises transmitting an electrical power signal that is free of modulated data across the skin of the user. An implanted portion of the system is arranged to receive the electrical power signal. 5 A battery is provided in the implanted portion. The received electrical power signal is used to simultaneously re-charge the battery at less than a maximum charge rate of the battery and to provide operation to the implanted portion to enable stimulation of the auditory system of the user. 30931271 (GHMattes) P79601 AU.12/2 201 209 202 213 212 205 208 203 Battery Button battery TICI battery Irecharge module stimulor rf-generator module signal --processing-~~~206 207 204 210 211 FIG 2 3093127_1 (GHMater) P79601 AU.1
