General Electric Company
IN SITU ASSEMBLY OF A BI-DIRECTIONAL NEURAL INTERFACE

Abstract:

The subject matter of the present disclosure generally relates to a method and system for providing a bi-directional neural interface having an electrode configured to be positioned on a nerve; a substrate holding the electrode; a biocompatible insulator configured to electrically isolate the electrode when the electrode is positioned on the nerve, wherein the biocompatible insulator is formed in place about the electrode; and a pulse generator configured to deliver energy pulses to the electrode.