System and methods for optical stimulation of neural tissues
US7951181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0665
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention, in one aspect, relates to a system for stimulating neural tissue of a living subject. The system comprises an energy source capable of generating optical energy, a connector having a first end and a second end capable of transmitting optical energy, and a probe operably coupled to the second end of the connector and having an end portion for delivering optical energy to a target neural tissue. In one embodiment, the energy source comprises a tunable laser.
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