Body electronic implant and artificial vision system thereof
US7027874B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A miniaturized body electronic implant for providing artificial vision to a blind person or for other uses as neuro-muscular sensors and microstimulators. The implant has a high resolution electrode array connected to a chip integrating implant stimulation and monitoring circuits, mounted on the back of the electrode array. The implant is powered by and communicates with an external unit through an inductive bi-directional link.
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