Addressable biologic electrode array
US6682936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/203332
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biologic electrode array assembly is formed on an integrated circuit chip that includes an array of electrodes. At least one metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) switch is coupled to at least one of the electrodes within the array. A voltage line is provided that is selectively connected to the at least one electrode via the MOS switch. A voltage source is coupled to the voltage line. In one preferred aspect of the invention, the MOS switch is a CMOS switch. In another aspect of the invention, an addressable memory is associated with the at least one electrode located within the array.
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