Head Electrodes TRIZ Cases

A polymeric protective membrane seals the acoustic element interior against water ingress while maintaining signal transmission.

Flexible catheters guide narrow-profile electrodes through small drill holes, reducing invasiveness while enabling broad brain surface coverage.

Varying the phase gap duration between cathodic and anodic pulses reduces periodic characteristics, improving speech perception in noisy environments.

Segmented ferrite shields with non-magnetic spacers reduce magnetic flux interference, stabilizing tuned frequencies against magnet strength variations.

Segmented hollow spaces in the electrode wall guide conductors transverse to the channel axis, preventing fatigue fracturing and insulation damage.

Segmented electrode arrays with alternating sizes minimize electrical field interference to improve vision quality despite complex device structures.

A transmodiolar electrode array positions electrodes within the cochlear modiolus to reduce distance to spiral ganglia.

Segmented electrodes steer current radially to improve neural targeting, reducing side effects from non-directional ring electrode distributions.

Non-regular stimulation patterns deliver varying inter-pulse intervals to regularize neuronal firing, reducing side effects while lowering power consumption.

Encapsulated stimulation coils use electromagnetic induction to bypass biocompatibility limits and charge injection constraints of electrical contacts.

A low-profile lead fixation device secures deep brain stimulation leads using arcuate grooves and a compact mounting plate design.

An implanted stimulator applies specific stimuli to induce neural dedifferentiation and redifferentiation.

Segmented channel mixing processes binaural audio signals to improve sound localization accuracy while managing computational complexity in cochlear implants.

Parallel magnetic axis orientation minimizes torque and demagnetization during MRI scans.

Segmented trays with embedded sensors enable dynamic mandibular advancement, reducing TMJ disorders while maintaining airway patency.

A thermoelectric power source energizes intraoral sensors to minimize motion artifacts and improve diagnostic accuracy for sleep apnea.

A jaw-mounted locking device stabilizes needle placement in the tongue, preventing movement during OSA lead insertion.

Posterior lead insertion aligns with functional topography to enhance targeting accuracy within 0.5 mm, reducing side effects from limbic region stimulation.

A cochlear implant fitting subsystem uses independent licensing heuristics to selectively enable or disable specific software features.

An asymmetric slit design offsets the neutral bending axis to prevent twisting of pre-curved cochlear electrode arrays during insertion.

Estimating electrode interactions with target and non-target cells generates specific electrical parameters that prevent tissue damage during electroporation.

Merging low-efficiency complex stimulation channels with neighbors increases coverage area while maintaining reliability in regions of low neural density.

Model electrode-tissue interface impedance to derive fitting parameters, resolving variability in electrophysiological measures.

A hearing prosthesis tests operational settings using external and implanted components to identify power-efficient configurations.

Asymmetric tabs on folded wings constrain cochlear lead orientation, preventing twisting that causes tissue damage and misalignment.

Integrated neural probe electrode structure combines measurement and stimulation electrodes on a single substrate with switching elements.

A hearing device reconstructs audio spectra from EEG signals to detect user attention and adjust processing.

Segmentation resolves the versatility-complexity trade-off by separating a universal activating member from disposable inserts.

Offset compensation in a six-degree-of-freedom mechanism counters hand tremors to ensure accurate cochlear implantation.

A brain stimulation system profiles bioelectrical responses to identify a suppression window for therapy delivery.

Stacking separate electrode modules creates high-resolution neural interfaces without covering underlying contact surfaces.

An implanted stimulation system activates lingual muscles to maintain airway patency.

A photosensitive pixel integrates a shunt resistor to optimize charge delivery within retinal implants.

Storing patient-specific imaging data in the implantable neurostimulator eliminates dependency on initial computerized programming systems.

A deformable ear canal electrode delivers specific vestibular stimulation via a porous conductive interface, eliminating invasive risks and infection.

Touching the pinna with a vibrator unit transmits sound via bone conduction, reducing skin pressure and improving discretion.

A phoneme transformation system recodes speech sounds into electrical nerve stimuli using multi-electrode arrays.

A mouthpiece delivers subcutaneous electrical stimulation to the tongue via embedded electrodes.

An oral cleaning device generates oxidizing agents in situ using RF energy and microcurrent sources connected to electrodes on the head portion.

Cochlear implant housing connects independently detachable fixation elements to simplify surgical procedures.

An automated insertion tool measures and limits electrode forces to sub-micronewton levels during cochlear implantation.

A neurostimulation system delivers composite patterns of stimulation by superimposing a second output waveform onto a first to create periodic bursting signals.

An automated feedback system selects optimal stimulation contacts by measuring neural phase reset, reducing trial-and-error examination time.

Preconditioning electrode-tissue interfaces via non-faradaic stimulation currents to establish uniform electrical contact conditions.

A sound processor accessory connects multiple independent audio input elements via a shared three-wire interface to expand device versatility.

A stochastic-switched noise-modulated waveform identifies brain network input-output dynamics using linear state-space models.

A cochlear implant electrode array measures differential voltage to determine proximity to the scala tympani wall.

Segmented conductive windings generate independent magnetic activation zones, resolving the trade-off between stimulation depth and multi-location versatility.

Surface positive DC polarization arrests spreading depression waves, resolving the need for complex invasive targeting systems.

A cochlear implant fitting device displays frequency and stimulation intensity ranges in a two-dimensional matrix for real-time parameter adjustments.