Biological interface system
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Abstract
A system and method for an improved biological interface system that processes multicellular signals of a patient and controls one or more devices is disclosed. The system includes a sensor that detects the multicellular signals and a processing unit for producing the control signal based on the multicellular signals. The system may include improved communication, self-diagnostics, and surgical insertion tools.
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394 Claims
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1-276. -276. (canceled)
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277. A cellular access system comprising:
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a sensor for placing multiple electrodes in close proximity to living cells below a tissue surface of a patient, the sensor comprising;
a base having a top surface and a bottom surface;
a plurality of projections extending from the bottom surface of the base, one or more of the projections including at least one electrode along its length;
a signal connector linked with the at least one electrode for providing an electrical connection to the electrode; and
a protective cap configured to protect one or more of the projections;
wherein a pattern of the projections in the base defines a periphery, and the base comprises a flange portion extending radially outward from at least a portion of the periphery, and wherein the protective cap is configured to engage the flange portion. - View Dependent Claims (278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394)
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