Technologies
This technology is a flexible, wearable ultrasound patch that enables high-precision, non-invasive neural monitoring and stimulation.
Ultrasound has emerged as a promising non-invasive approach for neural monitoring and stimulation because it can achieve high spatial precision and penetrate deep into the brain. However, existing ultrasound systems are typically bulky, expensive, and require specialized equipment and trained personnel, limiting their accessibility outside specialized clinical settings. There is a need for compact, wearable ultrasound platforms that enable precise, non-invasive neuromodulation while reducing cost and complexity.
The technology is a flexible, wearable ultrasound phased-array path that integrates an array of ultrasound transducers with an ultrathin complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) chip. The integrated electronics dynamically control ultrasound transmission and reception, enabling electronic focusing and adaptation of ultrasound parameters to precisely target specific regions of the body. The fabrication process includes thinning the CMOS chip to increase flexibility and integrating the transducers using established microfabrication techniques, providing a compact, non-invasive platform for ultrasound-based neuromodulation and sensing.
Patent Pending (US20240407757)
IR CU17179
Licensing Contact: Greg Maskel