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Bimodal hybrid cochlear implants

US11806524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2018
Grant dateNov 7, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to multimodal, e.g., bimodal, hybrid cochlear implants that provide both optical (optogenetic) as well as electrical stimulation to enhance sensitivity.

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