Visual cortical prosthesis
US11813453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a cortical visual prosthesis. The cortical visual prosthesis includes an implanted portion and an external portion. The implanted portion includes an implanted coil, electronics package, and a plurality of electrodes adapted to stimulate neural tissue. The implanted coil transfers power and data to the electronics package and the electronics package drives the electrodes. The external portion includes a video processor and a pair of glasses adapted to be supported by a user's nose and ears. The glasses include a support adapted to hold an external coil in close proximity to the implanted coil when implanted; the external coil supplies power and data to the implanted coil.
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