Abstract: The material stack of the present disclosure can be used for fabricating optical waveguides that are thin and flexible, and that can bend light around small turns. The stack of materials can include a polymer core and a cladding, which together can create a large difference in refractive index. As a result, light can remain within the core even when bent around radii where standard glass fibers could fail.

Abstract: A lead assembly for networked implants may contain a controller, an implantable tissue contact system connected to the controller and including a plurality of leads, and a breakout connector connected to each of the plurality of leads, and further connected to a shared communication path. A physiological interface system may contain a controller and an implantable tissue contact system. Methods of treating a subject and monitoring a subject include transmitting signals between a controller and an implantable tissue contact system.

Abstract: A multi-layered electronic device including two or more stacked metal conducting layers, a dielectric layer disposed between metal conducting layers, and at least one electrical connection extending between contact pads of metal conducting layers and through a through hole of the dielectric layer is provided. A system including at least one multi-layered electronic device, a satellite coupled to at least one multi-layered electronic device, and a controller hub electrically connected to the multi-layered electronic device via the satellite is also provided. A method of manufacturing the multi-layered electronic device including forming first and second first metal conducting layers, depositing a dielectric layer adjacent to the metal conducting layers, and connecting the metal conducting layers is also provided.

Abstract: A system of two or more implantable medical devices is configured to establish an intra-body wireless communication link between the two or more implantable medical devices while the two or more implantable medical devices are implanted in a body of a patient, and to coordinate therapy for the patient through the communication link between the two or more implantable medical devices.

Abstract: An optical neurostimulation and detection system and method are disclosed. The system includes a medical device including an implantable body, and a stimulation controller that connects to the medical lead device and provides a light source. One or more light emitter modules of the lead body couple light signals of the light source into modulated light signals, and the modulated light signals are emitted through the one or more light emitter modules to stimulate neural cells and/or neural tissue of a subject. In a preferred embodiment, the light emitter modules include a surface acoustic wave (SAW) transducer that couples the light source into the modulated light signals. Such a system provides emitted light incident upon the neural tissue of a much higher resolution than current systems and methods and can provide long-term implantation with fewer side effects and less tissue damage than current systems and methods.

Abstract: It is provided a method, device and system for providing authentication of a user of an electronic device (for example, when using a certain service or accessing a certain asset or premises). The user's authentication is based on the measurement of a biometric/biotechnological feature of the individual (preferably on the user's pulse) and on the detection of the user motion (and eventually location) status change.

Abstract: A system of two or more implantable medical devices is configured to establish a wireless link between the two or more implantable medical devices and a device external to a body of a patient while the two or more implantable medical devices are implanted in the body of the patient.

Abstract: A multi-layered electronic device including two or more stacked metal conducting layers, a dielectric layer disposed between metal conducting layers, and at least one electrical connection extending between contact pads of metal conducting layers and through a through hole of the dielectric layer is provided. A system including at least one multi-layered electronic device, a satellite coupled to at least one multi-layered electronic device, and a controller hub electrically connected to the multi-layered electronic device via the satellite is also provided. A method of manufacturing the multi-layered electronic device including forming first and second first metal conducting layers, depositing a dielectric layer adjacent to the metal conducting layers, and connecting the metal conducting layers is also provided.

Abstract: An optical neurostimulation and detection system and method are disclosed. The system includes a medical device including an implantable body, and a stimulation controller that connects to the medical lead device and provides a light source. One or more light emitter modules of the lead body couple light signals of the light source into modulated light signals, and the modulated light signals are emitted through the one or more light emitter modules to stimulate neural cells and/or neural tissue of a subject. In a preferred embodiment, the light emitter modules include a surface acoustic wave (SAW) transducer that couples the light source into the modulated light signals. Such a system provides emitted light incident upon the neural tissue of a much higher resolution than current systems and methods and can provide long-term implantation with fewer side effects and less tissue damage than current systems and methods.

Abstract: A lead assembly for networked implants may contain a controller, an implantable tissue contact system connected to the controller and including a plurality of leads, and a breakout connector connected to each of the plurality of leads, and further connected to a shared communication path. A physiological interface system may contain a controller and an implantable tissue contact system. Methods of treating a subject and monitoring a subject include transmitting signals between a controller and an implantable tissue contact system.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a device that can include a first compliant optrode. The first compliant optrode can include a stack of flexible waveguide materials providing a first optical interface and configured to be introduced into a tissue sample. The stack of flexible waveguide materials can have a thickness of less than about 100 microns. The first compliant optrode can be substantially linear and can be configured to bend at a turn radius of less than about 300 microns.

Abstract: The material stack of the present disclosure can be used for fabricating optical waveguides that are thin and flexible, and that can bend light around small turns. The stack of materials can include a polymer core and a cladding, which together can create a large difference in refractive index. As a result, light can remain within the core even when bent around radii where standard glass fibers could fail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling the operation of presence-detection devices and to the implementation method thereof. The inventive system comprises: external presence detection means which are used to detect objects entering a determined surveillance area outside a motor vehicle and which are powered by a power source, an electronic system, and means which are used to detect the state of a closure device belonging to a door of said vehicle and which are associated with and co-operate with the electronic system in order to control the power source. Optionally, internal presence detection means and inclination detection means, which are included in the system, can be taken into account when said control operation is being performed. The inventive system also varies the surveillance area and adapts same as a function of the inclination of the vehicle in relation to the ground plane. The invention also relates to a method which uses the inventive control system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling the operation of presence-detection devices and to the implementation method thereof. The inventive system comprises: external presence detection means which are used to detect objects entering a determined surveillance area outside a motor vehicle and which are powered by a power source, an electronic system, and means which are used to detect the state of a closure device belonging to a door of said vehicle and which are associated with and co-operate with the electronic system in order to control the power source. Optionally, internal presence detection means and inclination detection means, which are included in the system, can be taken into account when said control operation is being performed. The inventive system also varies the surveillance area and adapts same as a function of the inclination of the vehicle in relation to the ground plane. The invention also relates to a method which uses the inventive control system.