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Retina implant

  • US 6,804,560 B2
  • Filed: 11/07/2001
  • Issued: 10/12/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A retina implant comprising:

  • a) a surface;

    b) a plurality of pixel elements disposed on the surface for receiving and converting incoming light energy into electrical energy;

    c) at least one amplifier in communication with the pixel elements;

    d) a plurality of stimulation electrodes, the electrodes being supplied via the at least one amplifier as a function of the incoming light energy received by the pixel elements; and

    e) at least one light-sensitive reference element coupled with the at least one amplifier for controlling amplification thereof as a function of light energy impinging on the at least one reference element.

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