Cranial acoustic coupling apparatus and methods
AssigneeSanmai Technologies, PBC
InventorsTomokazu SATO, Christopher DAFT, Timothy MULLEN
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Abstract
Cranial acoustic coupling apparatuses and methods to improve coupling to the head for use in transcranial focused ultrasound systems (tFUS) are disclosed. The apparatuses are constructed using multiple components and layers to reduce the air gaps due to head curvature and smaller-scale features such as dimples, hair, and so on. An apparatus or system can include a holder unit and an attachment puck. The holder unit can include one or more ultrasound transducers. The attachment puck can include an attachment layer that interfaces with a head.
Claims15
A coupling apparatus comprising:
- a holder unit comprising one or more transducers and one or more neuro-navigational indicators;
- and
- an attachment puck comprising at least one layer.
A method comprising:
- configuring or preparing an attachment puck to interface with a head;
- attaching the attachment puck to a holder unit comprising at least one of:
- one or more ultrasound transducers, or one or more electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes to form a coupling assembly unit;
- and
- positioning the coupling assembly unit on the head.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.