Fiber Optic Guided Functional Electrical Stimulation with Microscale Photovoltaic Neurostimulator Devices

We report on study of optically activated functional electrical stimulation using a high efficiency microscale photovoltaic device as a neuro stimulator, integrated with a biocompatible, lossless, interference-free glass optical fiber for signal and energy transport.

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Main Authors: Yoon-Kyu Song, Patterson, W.R., Bull, C.W., Jiayi Zhang, Sheldon, C.R., Nurmikko, A.V., Stein, J.J., Serruya, M.D., Donoghue, J.P.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical optical imaging
Integrated optics
Interference
Neuromuscular stimulation
Optical devices
Optical fiber losses
Optical fibers
Photovoltaic systems
Solar power generation
Stimulated emission
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Summary:We report on study of optically activated functional electrical stimulation using a high efficiency microscale photovoltaic device as a neuro stimulator, integrated with a biocompatible, lossless, interference-free glass optical fiber for signal and energy transport.
ISSN:2160-9004
DOI:10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452964