Mechanical vestibular stimulator

Details Mechanical vestibular stimulator Mechanical vestibular stimulator

2005-07-29

2010-06-08

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Reexamination Certificate

active

07730892

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus to stimulate the vestibular system of an individual. The apparatus comprises an actuator configured to mechanically stimulate a semicircular canal, and a control module coupled to the actuator that controls the actuator in response to motion information associated with the individual.

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