Optimizing cochlear implant electrode selection

Details Optimizing cochlear implant electrode selection Optimizing cochlear implant electrode selection

2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Layno, Carl (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S045000, C607S056000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06915166

ABSTRACT:
A method is described to allow for better selection of electrodes for neural stimulation, for example in a cochlear implant. A series of stimuli, at different stimulation levels, are provided at each electrode to be tested, and the neural response to each stimulus is measured, using an implanted electrode. A value is then calculated relating stimulus level to response, to allow the relative responsiveness of electrodes to be determined. This can then be used as the basis for a stimulation map used to select which electrodes are stimulated and at what level.

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