Systems, methods and devices for a skull/brain interface
US9167977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for directing and focusing signals to the brain for neuromodulation and for directing and focusing signals or other energy from the brain for measurement, heat transfer and imaging. An aperture in the skull and/or a channel device implantable in the skull can be used to facilitate direction and focusing. Treatment and diagnosis of multiple neurological conditions may be facilitated with the disclosed systems, methods and devices.
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