Head Electrodes TRIZ Cases

Sequential electrode impedance measurements derive a coupling matrix to map V-fields, eliminating reliance on external imaging devices.

Radially-extending flats apply counter-forces to offset bias forces, preventing twisting and ensuring accurate placement of cochlear implant electrodes.

A surgical device identifies cochlear entry and sinus tympani control points to define a straight-line drilling path through the mastoid bone.

Implantable device adjusts cranial nerve stimulation parameters to drive patients from stage 2 to restorative sleep stages.

Embedded stiffening member prevents deformation of cochlear implant carrier during insertion, reducing trauma to auditory nerves.

Synchronizes stimulation channel selection across bilateral cochlear implants based on combined spectral content.

A flexible polymer electrode array conforms to the calcarine sulcus, reducing invasiveness and charge density requirements for stable vision restoration.

Sequential electrical pulses applied to distinct neural element sets prevent cumulative excitation of overlapping populations.

A hearing assistance system measures endocochlear potential via an implanted sensing unit to dynamically adjust signal processing parameters.

An elongated extension member anchors via osseointegration, reducing infection risk and eliminating the need for bone augmentation.

A flexible integrated circuit device with a CMOS chip integrates pixel units and electrodes to conform to the retina shape.

A deep brain stimulation controller processes leg-mounted inertial measurement unit data to detect abnormal movement events and adjust neurostimulation parameters.

Phase response mapping determines optimal stimulation phases to eliminate oscillating brain signals while minimizing energy consumption.

Fluid delivery ports on the electrode array create a lubrication region during insertion, reducing friction against the cochlear lateral wall.

A broadband low-frequency filter processes acoustic signals to generate stimulation pulses for cochlear implant electrodes.

A cochlear implant processor assigns importance values to electrode pulses based on a spatial and temporal masking model of cross-electrode interferences.

Parallel penetrating ends on a bipolar stapedius electrode enable secure fixation without tissue piercing, reducing trauma during implantation.

Segmenting rigid chips into a flexible array reduces mechanical trauma during surgery while expanding the visual field coverage.

Color-coded graphical depiction merges electrophysiological data with anatomical images to guide treatment instrument positioning.

Mounting the stimulator within a cranium burr hole eliminates extra-cranial right-angle bends that cause mechanical stress and lead breakage.

Dynamic coil coupling in implantable devices prevents overheating from MRI-induced electromagnetic interference.

Circuitry calibrates electrical currents applied to hypoglossal nerves using breathing and symmetry sensors.