Eye implant apparatus and update system for the same

摘要

The present disclosure discloses an apparatus to be implanted in eyes, including: a configuration memory used for storing signal parameter configuration; a signal generator connected to the configuration memory and used for generating stimulating signals according to the signal parameter configuration in the configuration memory; electrodes connected to the signal generator and contact with outer surface of eye ball after implanted; a communication assembly connected to the configuration memory and used for receiving the signal parameter configuration, storing the received signal parameter configuration in the configuration memory; and a power supply connected to the configuration memory, signal generator and communication assembly, used for providing power. An update system for the apparatus is also disclosed. By using the above apparatus and update system, when it needs to change waveform parameter of stimulating signals, there is no need to take the apparatus out, reducing harm on human body and improving safety.

主权项

1. An eye implant apparatus, comprising:
a configuration memory configured for storing signal parameter configuration; a key memory connected to the signal processing module and configured for storing a pre-established communication key, the pre-established communication key including at least one of a globally unique device identification established at manufacture and a preset fingerprinting code established according to a patient identification; a signal generator connected to the configuration memory and configured for generating stimulating signals according to the signal parameter configuration in the configuration memory; an electrode connected to the signal generator and contacting an outer surface of an eye ball after the electrode is implanted, wherein the electrode is gold; a communication assembly connected to the configuration memory and the key memory and configured for receiving and decrypting the signal parameter configuration according to the communication key, storing the received signal parameter configuration in the configuration memory; and a power supply connected to the configuration memory, signal generator and communication assembly, the power supply being selectively configured for adjustably providing power responsive to a predetermined set of operational parameters and wherein the power supply is devoid of a battery.