Patent ID: 8768475
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a sound processor configured to divide an audio signal into a plurality of analysis channels, wherein each of the analysis channels contains information corresponding to a distinct frequency band of the audio signal, and wherein a first analysis channel included in the plurality of analysis channels contains fine structure information corresponding to the audio signal; first electrical circuitry configured to generate electrical stimulation in accordance with information contained within each of a plurality of analysis channels; and second electrical circuitry configured to apply the electrical stimulation to at least one stimulation site within a patient via a plurality of stimulation channels, each of the stimulation channels corresponding to one of the analysis channels and configured to convey the information contained within the analysis channels to the patient; wherein a first stimulation channel included in the plurality of stimulation channels is configured to convey the fine structure information to the patient; and wherein the second electrical circuitry is further configured to at least partially isolate the first stimulation channel from a rest of the stimulation channels by