Intracranial neural interface system
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Michigan
InventorsDaryl R. Kipke, Justin C. Williams, Jamille Hetke, Jaimie Henderson, P. Charles Garell
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Abstract
In some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises an implantable, intracranial neural interface node which is an integrated and minimally invasive platform system and supports cross-modal neural interfaces to the cerebrum and other associated structures in the central nervous system. The neural interfaces comprise electrical and chemical interfaces for neural recording, electrical stimulation, chemical delivery, chemical sensing, chemical sampling, cell delivery, genetic material delivery and/or other functions of interest.
Claims15
An implantable neural interface node, comprising:
- a base insertable into a mammalian cranium;
- a plurality of neuroprobe assemblies coupled to the base;
- an electronic component coupled to at least one of the neuroprobe assemblies;
- and
- a plug, having a recess on a side of the plug, that couples to the base;
- wherein the recess on the side of the plug houses at least a portion of the electronic component.
An implantable neural interface node, comprising:
- a base insertable into a mammalian cranium;
- a plurality of neuroprobe assemblies coupled to the base;
- and
- an electronic component coupled to at least one of the neuroprobe assemblies;
- wherein the base further includes a shelf and the electronic component includes a circuit board on the shelf within the base, wherein the circuit board is substantially flat and circular and defines an open center.
An implantable neural interface node, comprising:
- a base insertable into a mammalian cranium, wherein the base includes a groove from a
- bottom portion of the base to a top portion of the base;
- a plurality of neuroprobe assemblies coupled to the base;
- an electronic component coupled to at least one of the neuroprobe assemblies;
- and
- a flexible interconnect cable that connects the electronic component to at least one neuroprobe assembly;
- wherein a least a portion of the flexible interconnect cable resides in the groove.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.