Method for powering devices from intraluminal pressure changes

1 . The method comprising:

receiving an intraluminal pressure change,

converting an intraluminal pressure change into energy with an intraluminal generator; and

providing the energy to a power utilization device.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via an electrical coupling.

3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via radiant transmission.

4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via an electromagnetic radiation coupling.

5 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an electromagnetic radiation coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via an optical coupling.

6 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an optical coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via an optical fiber.

7 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an optical coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a direct photo-conversion optical coupling.

8 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an electromagnetic radiation coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a radio frequency coupling.

9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via a radio frequency coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a radio frequency coupling employing a device-specific frequency.

10 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via a radio frequency coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a radio frequency coupling employing a user-specific frequency.

11 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an electromagnetic radiation coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via an infrared coupling.

12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via an inductive coupling.

13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an inductive coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a resonant inductive coupling.

14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an inductive coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a first resonant inductive coupling in resonance with a second resonant inductive coupling.

15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via radiant transmission comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via an acoustical coupling.

16 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via an acoustical coupling comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a resonant transmitter and receiver.

17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device via a resonant transmitter and receiver comprises:

providing the energy to a power utilization device via a resonant transmitter and receiver having a Q factor of at least 10,000.

18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an at least partially intraluminal power utilization device.

19 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an at least partially extraluminal power utilization device.

20 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy from an intraluminal generator disposed in a first lumen to an intraluminal power utilization device disposed in a second lumen.

21 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy from an intraluminal generator to an intraluminal power utilization device in a distal configuration with respect to the intraluminal generator.

22 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an ex vivo power utilization device.

23 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an insulin pump.

24 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to a neural stimulation electrode.

25 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to a pharmaceutical dispenser.

26 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to a chemical sensor.

27 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device further comprises:

providing energy to a pH sensor.

28 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to a blood sugar monitor.

29 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an electromagnetic sensor.

30 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an optical source.

31 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an optical sensor.

32 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an ultrasonic source.

33 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing energy to an at least partially intraluminal power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an ultrasonic sensor.

34 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to a processor.

35 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to a memory storage device.

36 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to a communication device.

37 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device further comprises:

providing energy to a pressure sensor.

38 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device further comprises:

providing energy to a flow sensor.

39 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device further comprises:

providing energy to a flow modulation device.

40 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing the energy to a power utilization device comprises:

providing energy to an energy storage apparatus

41 . The method of claim 40 , further comprising:

providing energy from the energy storage apparatus to a power utilization device.

42 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device.

43 . The method of claim 42 , wherein the configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device comprises:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device using an electrical power convertor.

44 . The method of claim 42 , wherein the configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device comprises:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device using a switched mode power convertor.

45 . The method of claim 42 , wherein the configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device comprises:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device using an AC to DC convertor.

46 . The method of claim 42 , wherein the configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device comprises:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device using a DC to AC convertor.

47 . The method of claim 42 , wherein the configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device comprises:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device via a DC to DC convertor.

48 . The method of claim 42 , wherein the configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device comprises:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device using an AC to AC convertor.

49 . The method of claim 42 , wherein the configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device comprises:

configuring the energy for use by the power utilization device using a frequency convertor.