NEW USES FOR EYE TRACKING IN A VISUAL PROSTHESIS
    1.
    发明申请
    NEW USES FOR EYE TRACKING IN A VISUAL PROSTHESIS 审中-公开
    用于眼动追踪的眼动追踪的新用途

    公开(公告)号:WO2017147201A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-31

    申请号:PCT/US2017/018970

    申请日:2017-02-22

    CPC classification number: A61N1/36046 A61N1/0543

    Abstract: The present invention is an improved system for use of eye tracking including spatial mapping percepts in a visual prosthesis by presenting an electrically induced precept through a visual prosthesis, requesting a subject look to the direction of the percept and tracking their eye movement. Eye movement is both faster and more accurate than asking a visual prosthesis user to point to the location of a percept. This method can be beneficial in a retinal prosthesis, but is particularly useful in a cortical visual prosthesis where visual cortex does not match the retinotopic map. Methods are presented for calibrating an eye tracker. Eye tracking hardware may also be used for blanking video information base on the subject's natural blink reflex.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种改进的系统,其通过通过视觉假体呈现电诱导戒律,请求受试者观察知觉的方向,用于包括视觉假体中的空间映射感知的眼动追踪的使用,以及 跟踪他们的眼球运动。 与让视觉假体使用者指出感知位置相比,眼球运动既快又准确。 该方法在视网膜假体中可能是有益的,但在视皮层与视网膜视图不匹配的皮质视觉假体中特别有用。 提供了用于校准眼动仪的方法。 眼动追踪硬件也可用于根据受试者的自然眨眼反射消隐视频信息。

    FLEXIBLE, HERMETIC ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT FOR ELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR IN VIVO USE
    2.
    发明申请
    FLEXIBLE, HERMETIC ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT FOR ELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR IN VIVO USE 审中-公开
    用于体内电子和光电子器件的柔性,密封电连接

    公开(公告)号:WO2017103734A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-22

    申请号:PCT/IB2016/057383

    申请日:2016-12-06

    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG

    Abstract: An electronic device can comprise a first electronic module; a second electronic module; and a hermetic electric interconnect to hermetically couple them, The hermetic electric interconnect can comprise a bottom metal layer; a bottom insulating layer, deposited on the bottom metal layer to insulate the bottom metal layer; an interconnect metal layer, deposited on the bottom insulating layer, and deposited to form a bottom sealing ring; and patterned to form electrical connections between contact pads, and to form a middle sealing ring: a patterned top insulating layer, deposited on the interconnect metal layer to insulate the interconnect metal layer; and patterned to form feedthrough holes; and a top metal layer, deposited on the top insulating layer to start forming contacts by filling the feedthrough holes; and patterned to complete forming contacts through the feedthrough holes, to form a separate barrier layer, and to complete forming the top sealing ring.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括第一电子模块; 第二电子模块; 以及密封的电互连件以气密地耦合它们。密封电互连件可以包括底部金属层; 底部绝缘层,沉积在底部金属层上以绝缘底部金属层; 沉积在底部绝缘层上并沉积以形成底部密封环的互连金属层; 并且被图案化以形成接触垫之间的电连接,并且形成中间密封环:沉积在互连金属层上以使互连金属层绝缘的图案化顶部绝缘层; 并被图案化以形成馈通孔; 以及顶部金属层,沉积在顶部绝缘层上以通过填充馈通孔开始形成接触; 并构图以完成通过穿通孔形成触点,形成单独的阻挡层,并完成形成顶部密封环。

    ENHANCING VISION FOR A VISION IMPAIRED USER
    5.
    发明申请
    ENHANCING VISION FOR A VISION IMPAIRED USER 审中-公开
    增强愿景让目标用户

    公开(公告)号:WO2016037238A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-17

    申请号:PCT/AU2015/050537

    申请日:2015-09-10

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method for enhancing vision for a vision impaired user. The method comprises, for a point in an input image, determining (210) a weight for the point based on visual importance of the point in the input image; comparing (220) the weight for the point to a threshold; and if the weight for the point meets the threshold, determining (230) a first output value for an imaging element of a vision enhancement apparatus so that a difference between the first output value and an intensity level of a portion of the input image neighbouring the point increases with the weight, wherein the difference is at least one Just-Noticeable- Difference of the vision enhancement apparatus, such that when the first output value is applied to the imaging element of the vision enhancement apparatus to create a first visual stimulus, the first visual stimulus is substantially perceivable by the vision impaired user.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于增强视力受损用户的视力的计算机实现的方法。 该方法包括对于输入图像中的一点,基于输入图像中的点的视觉重要性来确定(210)该点的权重; 将点的重量与阈值进行比较(220); 并且如果所述点的权重满足阈值,则确定(230)视觉增强装置的成像元件的第一输出值,使得所述第一输出值与所述输入图像的邻近所述输入图像的部分的强度级之间的差 随着重量的增加,其中差异是视觉增强装置的至少一个Just-Noteable-Difference,使得当第一输出值被应用于视觉增强装置的成像元件以创建第一视觉刺激时, 第一视觉刺激基本上被视力受损的使用者所感知。

    NEUROPROSTHETIC STIMULATION
    7.
    发明申请
    NEUROPROSTHETIC STIMULATION 审中-公开
    神经刺激性刺激

    公开(公告)号:WO2014117208A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:PCT/AU2014/000050

    申请日:2014-01-28

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determining stimulation parameters for a neuroprosthetic device performed by a processor of the device. Based on (i) a desired spatial pattern of neural activity, the processor determines stimulation parameters for an array of electrodes of the neuroprosthetic device. The processor determines the stimulation parameters such that a difference between (i) the desired spatial pattern of neural activity and (ii) an estimated spatial pattern of neural activity is optimised. The estimated spatial pattern of neural activity is an estimate of a response of a target neural tissue to being stimulated by the neuroprosthetic device based on the stimulation parameters. This method allows higher resolution stimulation and allows electrode arrays with higher electrode density to be usefully employed.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于确定由该装置的处理器执行的神经假体装置的刺激参数的方法。 基于(i)希望的神经活动的空间模式,处理器确定神经假体装置的电极阵列的刺激参数。 处理器确定刺激参数,使得(i)神经活动的期望空间模式与(ii)神经活动的估计空间模式之间的差异被优化。 神经活动的估计空间模式是基于刺激参数的神经假体装置刺激的目标神经组织的响应的估计。 该方法允许更高分辨率的刺激,并允许有效地使用具有较高电极密度的电极阵列。

    ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING AND IMPLANTING COMPONENTS THEREOF
    9.
    发明申请
    ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING AND IMPLANTING COMPONENTS THEREOF 审中-公开
    电气设备及其组件的定位和装配的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2014032096A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:PCT/AU2013/000960

    申请日:2013-08-28

    Abstract: An anchor device is described that is adapted to support one or more conductors extending out of an opening in an outer surface of an eye, from a device implanted in the eye to a communications interface. The anchor device comprises a conductor receiving portion including a channel, the conductors being positionable through the channel; and a fixation portion connected to the conductor receiving portion, the fixation portion being adapted to be secured to the outer surface of the eye. The conductor receiving portion is configured to allow movement of the channel and/or conductors relative to the fixation portion. A visual prosthesis comprising the anchor device is also described, along with apparatus and methods for positioning the visual prosthesis or other types of implantable electrical apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 描述了锚定装置,其适于支撑从眼睛中植入的装置到通信接口的从眼睛的外表面中的开口延伸出的一个或多个导体。 锚定装置包括导体接收部分,其包括通道,导体可通过通道定位; 以及连接到所述导体接收部分的固定部分,所述固定部分适于固定到所述眼睛的外表面。 导体接收部分构造成允许通道和/或导体相对于固定部分的移动。 还描述了包括锚固装置的视觉假体以及用于定位视觉假体或其他类型的可植入电气设备的装置和方法。

    INTEGRATED NANOWIRE ARRAY DEVICES FOR DETECTING AND/OR APPLYING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO TISSUE
    10.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED NANOWIRE ARRAY DEVICES FOR DETECTING AND/OR APPLYING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO TISSUE 审中-公开
    用于检测和/或应用电子信号到组织的集成的纳米阵列设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2014022828A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-06

    申请号:PCT/US2013/053513

    申请日:2013-08-02

    Abstract: An integrated nanowire device includes a first array of nanowires having a first set of characteristics and a second array of nanowires having a second set of characteristics. A processor is electrical communication with the first and second arrays of nanowires receives the first plurality of charges and generate a processor signal therefrom. The second array of nanowires may be configured to produce a stimulation current in response to the processor signal. The first or second array may be used to generate power for operation of the device, or the arrays may function as a stimulator, sensor combination to enable the device to self-regulate based on localized responses to stimulation. The device may be implanted for use as a neural stimulator.

    Abstract translation: 集成纳米线器件包括具有第一组特性的纳米线的第一阵列和具有第二组特性的纳米线的第二阵列。 处理器与第一和第二纳米线阵列进行电通信,接收第一多个电荷并从其产生处理器信号。 纳米线的第二阵列可以被配置为响应于处理器信号而产生刺激电流。 第一或第二阵列可以用于产生用于装置的操作的功率,或者阵列可以用作刺激器,传感器组合,以使装置能够基于对刺激的局部响应进行自我调节。 该装置可被植入以用作神经刺激器。

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