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Method for deriving information for fitting a cochlear implant

US12017070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ENTIC RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER BV · BE

Inventors

Andrzej Zarowski · Wilrijk, BE
Erwin Offeciers · Ekeren, BE
Joost Van Dinther · Wilrijk, BE
Marc Leblans · Kontich, BE
Fergio Sismono · Berchem, BE

Key dates

Filing date	May 29, 2019
Grant date	Jun 25, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 29, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0541
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for deriving information for setting a fitting parameter of a cochlear implant, wherein the cochlear implant includes an electrode array having a plurality of stimulating electrode contacts. The method includes modelling an interface between an electrode contact of the electrode array and a cochlear tissue as a corresponding electrical circuit comprising a resistive component representative of Faradaic resistance at the interface; determining at least an impedance value corresponding to the resistive component; obtaining an indication of a value of a fitting parameter for the electrode contact by mapping the determined impedance value to a mathematical model relating the fitting parameter to the impedance.

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