Body electronic implant and artificial vision system thereof

Details Body electronic implant and artificial vision system thereof Body electronic implant and artificial vision system thereof

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Manuel, George (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

Reexamination Certificate

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07027874

ABSTRACT:
A miniaturized body electronic implant for providing artificial vision to a blind person or for other uses as neuro-muscular sensors and microstimulators. The implant has a high resolution electrode array connected to a chip integrating implant stimulation and monitoring circuits, mounted on the back of the electrode array. The implant is powered by and communicates with an external unit through an inductive bi-directional link.

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