A 4+1 ARCHITECTURE FOR IN VIVO ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY VISUAL PROSTHESIS

Authors

  • Alejandro Barriga-Rivera Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Calvin D Eiber Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Paul B Matteucci Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Chen C Spencer Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering University of New South Wales, Australia
  • John W Morley Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering University of New South Wales, Australia School of Medical Science University of New South Wales School of Medicine University of Western Sydney
  • Nigel H Lovell Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Gregg J Suaning Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering University of New South Wales, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17411/jacces.v6i2.108

Keywords:

visual prosthesis, electrophysiology, bionic eye, preclinical

Abstract

Researchers around the globe are working towards restoring vision to the blind through the development of a visual neuroprosthesis. Overcoming physical, technical and biological limitations represents one of the main challenges for the scientific community and will eventually benefit the wellbeing of the recipients of these devices. Thus, understanding the physiological mechanisms of prosthetic vision plays a key role. In this context, in vivo electrophysiological studies are aiming to shed light on new stimulation paradigms that can potentially lead to improved visual perception. This paper describes a multi-viewpoint architecture of an experimental setup for the investigation of electrically evoked potentials in a retinal neuroprosthesis. 

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Published

2016-11-30

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Barriga-Rivera, A., Eiber, C. D., Matteucci, P. B., Spencer, C. C., Morley, J. W., Lovell, N. H., & Suaning, G. J. (2016). A 4+1 ARCHITECTURE FOR IN VIVO ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY VISUAL PROSTHESIS. Journal of Accessibility and Design for All, 6(2), 81–101. https://doi.org/10.17411/jacces.v6i2.108

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2016): Journal of Accessibility and Design for All

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