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Visual apparatus and visual method
US8942822B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8942822-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314061788-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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A visual apparatus includes at least one set of probes and a signal generation unit. The at least one set of probes includes a plurality of probes. The signal generation unit is configured to generate a stimulation pattern signal corresponding to information on color, and to input, to at least a part of an area ranging from a retina to a visual nerve, a plurality of pattern signals as the generated stimulation pattern signal via the plurality of probes in the at least one set of probes.
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What is claimed is: 1. A visual apparatus, comprising: an electrode array unit, including probes arranged in sets; and a signal generation unit, configured to generate a stimulation pattern signal corresponding to received data on color, and to input a plurality of pattern signals from the stimulation pattern signal, to at least a part of an area ranging from a retina to a visual nerve, through the plurality of probes in at least one of the sets of probes; and, to adjust th…
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- What does patent US8942822B2 cover?
- A visual apparatus includes at least one set of probes and a signal generation unit. The at least one set of probes includes a plurality of probes. The signal generation unit is configured to generate a stimulation pattern signal corresponding to information on color, and to input, to at least a part of an area ranging from a retina to a visual nerve, a plurality of pattern signals as the gener…
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- Sony Corp
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- Primary CPC classification A61N1/36046. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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