Optically-connected implants and related systems and methods of use
US7280870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4249
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to embodiments of the invention, one or more implants in a body may be connected with optical fibers for transmitting data and/or power to or from the implants. Aspects of the invention related to various embodiments of the actual implant as well as to various embodiments for connecting optical fibers to the implants.
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