Single channel auditory stimulation system

Details Single channel auditory stimulation system Single channel auditory stimulation system

1981-09-18

1983-12-13

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128784, 179107R, A61N 118

Patent

active

044199953

ABSTRACT:
Chronic auditory stimulation is achieved by establishing an electric field at the base of the cochlea whereby full speech patterns are imparted to a patient. Penetration of the cochlea is not required thereby reducing the risks in installing the implanted electrodes. In a preferred embodiment the electrodes are disc shaped with the ground electrode being larger than the active electrode. The active electrode is preferably placed in the round window at the base of the cochlea or on the promontory. The ground electrode is placed 2-10 mm from the active electrode to thereby confine the electric field. The interconnections to the electrodes are tissue compatible insulation covered wires thereby minimizing stimulation of cutaneous nerve fibers.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2995633 (1961-08-01), Puharich
patent: 3384090 (1968-05-01), Manfredi
patent: 3752939 (1973-08-01), Barty
patent: 4063048 (1977-12-01), Kissiah, Jr.
Freese, "An Implant Pierces Walls of Deafness", Parade, Jun.10, 1979, pp. 20-22.
Dillier et al., "A Computer Controlled Test System . . . ", Scand. Audiol. Suppl. 11 (1980), pp. 163-170.
Douek et al., "A New Approach to the Cochlear Implant", Proc. Roy. Soc. Med., vol. 70, Jun. 1977, pp. 379-383.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Single channel auditory stimulation system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Single channel auditory stimulation system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Single channel auditory stimulation system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-800527