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Visual prosthesis for improved circadian rhythms and method of improving the circadian rhythms

  • US 8,068,913 B2
  • Filed: 12/01/2005
  • Issued: 11/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthesis comprising:

  • at least one electrode suitable for electrically stimulating visual neurons;

    an electrical driver for applying a controlled electrical potential on said electrode; and

    a control circuit including a timer for controlling activation of said electrical driver, wherein the timer is configured to control activation of the electrical driver at fixed time periods or predetermined intervals, said control circuit being configured to control said electrical driver in accordance with a time of day to apply said controlled electrical potential, in order to artificially stimulate circadian rhythms.

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