IMPLANTABLE NEURAL PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE
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1. A neural prosthetic device comprising:
- at least one antenna array comprising an antenna adaptable to be in electrical communication with a neural tissue of a subject.
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Abstract
Neural stimulation devices are described that detect the neural activity from the spinal cord in a semi-invasive manner, where the device comprises at least one antenna array comprising an antenna. The antenna of the array is in electrical communication with the spinal cord of the patient. A device comprising more than one antenna array can be used to detect the neural signal strength, as well as the velocity and directionality of the signal.
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34 Claims
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1. A neural prosthetic device comprising:
at least one antenna array comprising an antenna adaptable to be in electrical communication with a neural tissue of a subject. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19)
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24. A method for detecting neural activity comprising the steps of:
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(a) implanting an antenna array into the tissue adjacent to a spinal cord of a subject in need thereof; (b) detecting the neural activity from the spinal cord using the antenna array; and (c) analyzing the detected neural activity. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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