Three-dimensional electrode device
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1. A three-dimensional electrode device for placing electrodes in close proximity to cells lying at least about 1000 microns below a tissue surface, comprising:
- a base of rigid material;
a plurality of elongated tapered electrodes of a first material mounted to said base to extend away from said base, said electrodes being electrically isolated from each other at said base by means of a second material positioned between said electrodes, each of said electrodes being at least about 1000 microns in length and having a distal end; and
signal connection means linked with said electrodes for providing electrical connection to each of said electrodes individually.
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Abstract
A three-dimensional electrode device is disclosed. The device is useful as a neuron interface or as a cortical implant. A plurality of spire-shaped electrodes, formed of semiconductor material, are associated with a rigid base. The electrodes are electrically isolated from each other at the base. Multiplexing circuitry allows the electrodes to be addressed individually.
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1. A three-dimensional electrode device for placing electrodes in close proximity to cells lying at least about 1000 microns below a tissue surface, comprising:
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a base of rigid material; a plurality of elongated tapered electrodes of a first material mounted to said base to extend away from said base, said electrodes being electrically isolated from each other at said base by means of a second material positioned between said electrodes, each of said electrodes being at least about 1000 microns in length and having a distal end; and signal connection means linked with said electrodes for providing electrical connection to each of said electrodes individually. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A neuron interface device for placing the tips of electrodes in close proximity to cells lying at least about 1000 microns below a tissue surface, comprising:
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a rigid base; a plurality of semiconductor electrodes mounted to said base to extend away from said base, said electrodes having parallel longitudinal axes and being electrically isolated from each other at said base, wherein said electrodes are at least about 1000 microns in length, said electrodes having distal ends located distal to said base and being tapered toward said distal ends to present a plurality of electrode tips; and electric connection means connected to said electrodes to present electrical signals to said electrodes individually.
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