Integrated, flexible, implantable, optical neural interrogation apparatus, computer-accessible medium, system, and method for use and implementation thereof
AssigneeThe Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
InventorsKenneth L. Shepard, Sajjad Moazeni, Eric Pollmann
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an integrated, flexible, implantable, optical neural interrogation apparatus, computer-accessible medium, system, and method for use thereof. An integrated, flexible, fully-implantable, all-optical neural interrogation apparatus can include, e.g., a 2-dimensional (2D) planar array of optical photodetectors on an integrated electronic chip, the integrated electronic chip including control logic and image-capturing electronic circuitry, an amplitude or phase optical imaging mask for imaging, and a biocompatible packaging.
Claims21
A surgical implant for facilitating functional imaging of a tissue, comprising:
- an integrated electronic chip;
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- a 2-dimensional (2D) planar array of optical photodetectors provided on the integrated electronic chip, the integrated electronic chip including:
- i. control logic and image-capturing electronic circuitry,
- ii. at least one of an amplitude optical imaging mask or a phase optical imaging mask, and
- iii. a biocompatible packaging.
A method for facilitating functional imaging of a tissue using a surgical implant, comprising:
- providing a 2-dimensional (2D) planar array of optical photodetectors on an integrated electronic chip, the integrated electronic chip including:
- i. control logic and image-capturing electronic circuitry,
- ii. at least one of an amplitude optical imaging mask or a phase optical imaging mask, and
- iii. a biocompatible packaging.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.