Cortical visual prosthesis
US9861820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37217
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention consists of an implantable device with a hermetic electronics package that houses electronics. The hermetic package is attached to a flexible circuit electrode array having its electrodes arranged in a trapezoidal electrode array field that is suitable to stimulate the visual cortex. The hermetic electronics package is provided with a fixation structure that secures, protects and dissipates heat from the electronics package. The entire implantable device can be entirely implanted within the head.
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