Invention:
This invention is an improvement of current wireless subdermal implantable platform for long-range optogenetics and for transcranial implants without damaging brain tissue or using invasive surgical procedures. It uses capacitors and digital power management to deliver on-demand energy to the implant. This enables transcranial optogenetics stimulation and a longer range of operation in power transmitting arenas of larger volume.
Background:
Current devices on the market for fully subdermal implantable optogenetics tools that use wireless power delivery require invasive stimulus delivery, penetrating the skull and the disruption of the blood-brain barrier. Consequently, current devices can cause tissue displacement, neuronal damage and scarring and diminish operational area size.
This technology will make it possible to create wireless, battery-free subdermal implants capable of delivering light-intensity optogenetics light stimulation that avoids damage to the brain tissue, simple surgical implantation, and enables new etiological grounded neuroscience experiments.
Applications:
- Neurological research
- Optogenetics therapy and stimulation
- Transcranial implants
Advantages:
- Non-invasive installation surgeries
- Avoids brain tissue damage
- Components are commercially available
