IMPLANTED DEVICES AND RELATED USER INTERFACES

• US 20130176207A1
• Filed: 12/14/2012
• Published: 07/11/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
• Inventors: Grossman, Tovi, Fitzmaurice, George, Holz, Christian, Agur, Anne
• Granted Patent: US 10,088,894 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/156
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2/02 Prostheses implantable into the body closure means for urethra or rectum or for artificial body openings therefor A61F2/0004
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/3785 generated by biological activity or substance, e.g. body movement
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 17/00 Compasses; Devices for ascertaining true or magnetic north for navigation or surveying purposes using gyroscopic effect G01C19/00
• CPC Class Codes: G04G 21/02 Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
• CPC Class Codes: G04G 9/04 by controlling light sources, e.g. electroluminescent diodes G04G9/0058 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/011 Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality blind teaching G09B21/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0202 Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. of speakers or microphones H04M1/03

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention generally relate to electronic devices capable of being implanted beneath the skin of a human user. The electronic devices include input devices for receiving input from a user, and output devices for output signals or information to a user. The electronic devices may optionally include one or more sensors, batteries, memory units, and processors. The electronic devices are protected by a protective packaging to reduce contact with bodily fluids and to mitigate physiological responses to the implanted devices.

Claims

1. A device configured to be implanted beneath human skin, the device comprising:

a processor;

a first input device coupled to the processor and adapted to receive direct input from a user;

a first output device coupled to the processor; and

a protective packaging disposed around at least the first input device, the first output device, and the processor.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a second input device coupled to the processor.

3. The device of claim 2, further comprising a second output device coupled to the processor.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the protective packaging comprises elastomeric silicone.

5. The device of claim 4, further comprising a port for coupling a charging cable to the device.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the protective packaging includes an opening adjacent to the port.

7. The device of claim 1, further comprising a battery for supplying power to the device.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein the battery is rechargeable via capacitive charging.

9. The device of claim 7, wherein the battery comprises a lithium polymer battery.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the first output device comprises a light emitting diode display for displaying information to a user.

11. The device of claim 1, wherein the first output device comprises an audio speaker.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the first output device comprises a vibrating motor for indicating a direction to a user.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the first input device comprises a button for receiving input from a user.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the first input device comprises a pressure sensor for receiving input from a user.

15. The device of claim 1, wherein the first input device comprises a microphone for receiving audio input from a user.

16. The device of claim 1, further comprising a memory unit for storing information thereon.

17. The device of claim 1, further comprising a Bluetooth chip for sending a receiving Bluetooth signals.

18. The device of claim 1, further comprising an accelerometer to determine an orientation of the device.

19. The device of claim 1, further comprising a second input device, wherein the second input device is adapted to be exposed through human skin.

20. The device of claim 19, wherein the second input device comprises a trackball for receiving user input.