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Implantable networked neural system

  • US 7,260,436 B2
  • Filed: 10/16/2002
  • Issued: 08/21/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable system comprising:

  • a first neural prosthesis controlling a nervous system in a first region of a body;

    a second neural prosthesis controlling the nervous system in a second region of the body; and

    a controller connected in a communicating relationship with the first neural prosthesis and the second neural prosthesis, the controller coordinating a transfer of data between the first neural prosthesis and the second neural prosthesis to achieve a body function that combines the first region of the body and the second region of the body;

    wherein each prosthesis includes at least two modules implantable in living tissue, each module including at least one of a sensor or an actuator, each module also including a processor and a network interface which is configured to communicate with at least one other module; and

    a power source providing a data signal and a power signal to each module, each module obtaining power from and solely being powered by the power signal.

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