Head Electrodes TRIZ Cases

A flexible neurostimulation lead features a balloon-shaped distal end and non-rectilinear equilibrium shape for deep brain access.

Intensity modulation enhances pitch perception and speech recognition by adding a power dimension to electrical stimulation signals.

A monolithic neural interface integrates amplifiers and RF coils to transmit signals wirelessly.

An auditory device optimization system adjusts parameter settings using environmental sound profiles to enhance hearing performance.

Computational auditory model filters idiosyncratic potential variations to reduce false positive trauma detection.

Merging the coupling element into the second antenna structure reduces device volume while maintaining dual wireless communication functionality.

Segmented retinal implant electrodes stimulate specific tissue regions, preserving light-responsive cells without replicating visual signals.

Energy delivery modifies upper airway tissue to reduce mucus production, avoiding side effects from prolonged immunotherapy or chemical interventions.

A tongue stimulation device uses electro-tactile elements to relay sensory data directly to the user.

A topical nerve stimulator applies electrical stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve.

A neuronal stimulation system uses spatial information to determine tailored signals for eliciting sensory percepts in the cortex.

A visual prosthesis adjusts pulsed electrical signal amplitude and frequency to independently control perceived brightness and size of retinal percepts.

A flexible fiber optic device emits light energy to remove bio-film from tissue surfaces.

Spring-loaded clamping arms stabilize leads in burr holes, preventing positioning errors during deep brain stimulation.

Radially insulated nanowires convert light to electricity, delivering focal stimulation that avoids excessive current damage to surrounding tissue.

Position-dependent pulse rate control improves pitch perception precision and reduces energy consumption.

A non-uniform diaphragm converts sound vibrations into electrical signals, bypassing damaged hair cells to directly stimulate auditory nerves.

A cochlear implant adjusts stimulation maps during sleep using EEG and accelerometer data to monitor user states.

Electroplated platinum gray fractal coatings increase active surface area to prevent fluid penetration and extend implantable device life.

Embedded electrodes deliver controlled direct current to kill oral bacteria and promote gingival tissue regeneration without surgical intervention.

A wireless probe detects dopamine and serotonin concentrations during deep brain stimulation using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry.

Segmented concentric split ring electrodes improve radial selectivity and reduce side effects by directing current precisely to target neural tissue.

A sub-threshold anodic pre-pulse hyperpolarizes larger retinal ganglion cells to enable selective stimulation of smaller neurons.

Grooves with extending grips in the plug base constrain lead position, preventing migration without complex assembly.

Algorithms distribute total current among electrodes while checking DAC circuitry constraints to minimize delivery deviations.

A hybrid fitting system uses a maximum likelihood algorithm to determine stimulation levels for visual prosthesis electrodes.

A hermetically sealed implantable medical device uses a coil coiled about an axis orthogonal to its major surface.

Integrating recording and stimulating electrodes on one lead reduces multiple insertions during deep brain stimulation procedures.

Segmented electrodes in a carrier enable radial current steering, avoiding unwanted stimulation of neighboring neural tissue.

Implantable pulse generator delivers electrical stimulation to extraocular muscles via wireless remote control.

Intraoperative stapedial reflex monitoring provides real-time feedback during cochlear implant electrode insertion.

Segmented conductive regions prevent signal bridging, enabling high-resolution EEG monitoring without gel-induced skin irritation.

A closed-loop deep brain stimulation system detects effortful mental states via neural activity monitoring to augment brain function.

A spectacle lens guides infrared radiation to an active retinal implant via a steering device.

Inductively powered micro-LED implant enables untethered neural stimulation in freely moving animals.

A flexible electrode array uses a silicone notch carrier to adapt its curvature and improve insertion precision.

Segmented electrode arrays with alignment markers enable precise radial steering of current, reducing unwanted stimulation of neighboring neural tissue.

A cochlear implant system selects non-adjacent electrodes to generate virtual pitch.

Segmenting envelope and fine structure ITDs balances system complexity against sound localization accuracy for improved speech understanding.

A drug release capsule inserts into an implantable device lumen for post-manufacturing therapy integration.

A neurostimulation system defines target volumes based on clinical effects to optimize therapy delivery.

Implanted AM receivers demodulate external RF signals to stimulate cardiac tissue, eliminating lead-related mechanical stress and infection risks.

Modulated electrical pulse packets overcome skin impedance to deliver comfortable lower voltage vestibular stimulation.

An integrated wire carrier organizes delicate cochlear implant wires into a protected bundle.

Segmented thalamic stimulators with a multiplexer resolve precision complexity trade-offs to improve cognitive function.

A permeable electrode array absorbs solution through fluid channels to establish stable electrical coupling with the skin.

A binaural cochlear implant lead integrates a reinforcement fiber along electrical wires to provide structural support during surgical insertion.

A deep brain stimulation system measures cortical local field potentials to calculate a modulation index for adaptive parameter adjustment.