Cochlear implant fitting
US8086319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for fitting a cochlear prosthesis to a cochlea having residual acoustic hearing capability, in order to exploit the residual acoustic hearing capability to the extent possible. A portion of the cochlea having residual acoustic hearing capability is determined by measuring the neural response to acoustic and/or electrical stimulations. Electrical stimulations are applied only to the portions of the cochlea lacking acoustic hearing capability, or possessing only partial acoustic hearing capability. Surgical implantation depth may be optimised by the method, and/or a patient map may be suitably defined to implement the method.
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