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Conformable actively multiplexed high-density surface electrode array for brain interfacing

US8934965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2012
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H50/70
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are methods and devices for interfacing with brain tissue, specifically for monitoring and/or actuation of spatio-temporal electrical waveforms. The device is conformable having a high electrode density and high spatial and temporal resolution. A conformable substrate supports a conformable electronic circuit and a barrier layer. Electrodes are positioned to provide electrical contact with a brain tissue. A controller monitors or actuates the electrodes, thereby interfacing with the brain tissue. In an aspect, methods are provided to monitor or actuate spatio-temporal electrical waveform over large brain surface areas by any of the devices disclosed herein.

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