INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

• Unité de recherche: INNOSUISSE
• Numéro de projet: 19279.2 PFNM-NM
• Titre du projet anglais: R and D project : INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

Description succincte (Allemand)

INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

Description succincte (Anglais)

R and D project : INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Allemand)

We propose to develop a a prototype of a flexible microendoscope based on a waveguide bundle fabricated in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer and peripheral imaging electronics, which is to be integrated with a regular cochlear implant electrode array. The endoscope provides a visual feedback to the surgeon who performs the implant surgery such that collateral damages to the sensorineural cells are minimized and residual hearing capability is optimally preserved.

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Anglais)

We propose to develop a a prototype of a flexible microendoscope based on a waveguide bundle fabricated in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer and peripheral imaging electronics, which is to be integrated with a regular cochlear implant electrode array. The endoscope provides a visual feedback to the surgeon who performs the implant surgery such that collateral damages to the sensorineural cells are minimized and residual hearing capability is optimally preserved.