Technologies
This technology is a flexible complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) penetrating probe that can be implanted in the brain for neural stimulation and recording.
Current methods of chronic monitoring and stimulation of neural activity are done by inserting electrodes into areas of interest in the brain. The process often leads to tissue inflammation, resulting in altered responses. Additionally, data transmission and probe control rely on through-skull connections that are prone to interference. Thus, there remains a need for less invasive probes that can be powered and transmit data wirelessly through the skull.
The technology is a high-resolution implantable CMOS neural probe that wirelessly couples to an external reader. The probe is small, made of a flexible material, and aims to decrease brain tissue disturbance. Furthermore, the battery-independent system is powered by the external reader via near-field coupling. The number of independent probes that can be used with the same reader can be varied making the system dynamic and scalable. Furthermore, wireless powering and data transmission simplifies the process and decreases the chances of interference.
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