US Patent:
20080177196, Jul 24, 2008
Inventors:
Joel W. Burdick - Pasadena CA, US
Jorge G. Cham - Pasadena CA, US
Zoran Nenadic - Irvine CA, US
Edward A. Branchaud - Lawrence MA, US
Michael T. Wolf - Pasadena CA, US
Richard A. Andersen - La Canada Flintridge CA, US
Assignee:
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Pasadena CA
International Classification:
A61B 5/0476
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for controlling neural prosthetic devices and electrophysiological recording equipment, and for using the same in clinical operation. Various embodiments of the invention are directed to an algorithm for autonomously isolating and maintaining neural action potential recordings. The algorithm may be used in connection with a neural interface microdrive capable of positioning electrodes to record signals from active neurons.