CPC A61N 1/3606 (2013.01) [A61B 5/24 (2021.01); A61N 1/0531 (2013.01); A61N 1/36046 (2013.01); A61N 1/3758 (2013.01); A61N 1/36135 (2013.01); A61N 1/37217 (2013.01)] | 5 Claims |
1. A visual prosthesis comprising:
an implanted portion including an implanted coil, electronics package, and a plurality of electrodes adapted to stimulate neural tissue of the visual cortex, the implanted coil affixed directly to the skull and transferring power and data to the electronics package and the electronics package driving the electrodes, the electronics package is housed within a metal cranial socket which is affixed directly to the skull, and includes a metal cover plate wherein the metal cranial socket and metal cover plate protect the implant in the case of a blow to the head; and
an external portion including a video processor, a pair of glasses adapted to be supported by a user's nose and ears, the glasses including an adjustable support arm extending from the glasses adapted to hold an external coil on the back of the head in close proximity to the implanted coil when implanted, the external coil suppling power and data to the implanted coil.
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