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Using a genetic algorithm in mixed mode device

US8355794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

28Claims

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Sean Lineaweaver · Parker, US
Gregory H. Wakefield · Ann Arbor, US
Christopher van den Honert · Maplewood, US
Aaron Parkinson · Parker, US
Wendy Parkinson · Parker, US
Jim Patrick · Chatswood, AU
John Louis Parker · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 13, 2010
Grant date	Jan 15, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36038
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and method for at least partially fitting a medical implant system to a recipient is described. The medical implant system is configured to provide electrical stimulation and at least one other mode of stimulation to the recipient. These apparatuses and methods comprise executing a genetic algorithm to select a set of parameter values for the medical implant system. This genetic algorithm may comprise generating successive generations of child populations and then providing a determined set of parameter values to the medical implant system for use in providing stimulation to the recipient.

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