Patent ID: 9031660
Filing Date: 2015-05-12
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. An eye implant apparatus, comprising: a configuration memory configured for storing signal parameter configuration; a key memory connected to the signal processing module and configured for storing a pre-established communication key, the pre-established communication key including at least one of a globally unique device identification established at manufacture and a preset fingerprinting code established according to a patient identification; a signal generator connected to the configuration memory and configured for generating stimulating signals according to the signal parameter configuration in the configuration memory; an electrode connected to the signal generator and contacting an outer surface of an eye ball after the electrode is implanted, wherein the electrode is gold; a communication assembly connected to the configuration memory and the key memory and configured for receiving and decrypting the signal parameter configuration according to the communication key, storing the received signal parameter configuration in the configuration memory; and a power supply connected to the configuration memory, signal generator and communication assembly, the power supply being selectively configured for adjustably providing power responsive to a predetermined set of operational parameters and wherein the power supply is devoid of a battery.