Abstract: The present invention relates to a tip for use with delivery devices, particularly for use in implanting retinal implants into the retinal space of an eye. The tip includes a flexible envelope and an internal sliding member. Further, the invention relates to an inserter attachment and a delivery device including said tip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photosensitive arrays comprising a plurality of photosensitive elements disposed in or on a suitable substrate. The photosensitive arrays are useful as implants, in particular as retinal implants. Methods for manufacturing such arrays are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a photosensitive pixel structure comprising a substrate with a front surface and a back surface, wherein at least one photosensitive diode is provided on one of the surfaces of the substrate. A first material layer is provided at least partially on the back surface of the substrate, wherein the material layer comprises a reflective layer, in order to increase a reflectivity at the back surface of the substrate. Further, the present invention refers to an array and an implant comprising such a photosensitive pixel structure, as well as to a method to produce the pixel structure.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a projector device for projecting a light beam onto a retina of a human eye, comprising a projector for projecting a light beam from the exterior of a human eye through a pupil of the eye, wherein the projector is configured such that an exit pupil diameter of the light beam is set smaller than an eye pupil diameter of the eye, a corresponding method, and a device comprising such a projector device.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a system for projecting a pattern of interest onto a retinal area of a human eye, containing a carrying frame for being worn by a patient, a camera for capturing an image, a projector device for projecting a pulsed light beam reflecting a pattern of interest into a human eye, and a processor device being in communication with the camera and the projector device, wherein the processor device is adapted for converting the image captured by the camera into the pattern of interest being basis for the pulsed light beam, wherein the projector device and the camera are attached to the carrying frame.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for projecting a pattern of interest on a modified retinal area of a human eye, comprising the steps of providing a pulsed input light beam, modulation and dividing the pulsed input light beam into a pulsed modulated light pattern of modulated pulsed sub-beams based on a pattern of interest, wherein the modulated light pattern forms a pulsed output beam reflecting the pattern of interest, wherein performing an individual pulse width modulation of a modulation duty cycle of the modulated individual sub-beams forming the output beam, and to correspondingly adapted device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electronic devices, in particular implantable electronic devices, e.g. for bio-medical applications, and more particularly, to hermetically packaged electronic devices for bio-medical in vivo applications and packaging methods for such electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a photosensitive pixel structure (10) comprising a substrate (15) with a front surface and a back surface, wherein at least one photosensitive diode (12, 12?) is provided on one of the surfaces of the substrate (15). A first material layer (30) is provided at least partially on the back surface of the substrate (15), wherein the material layer (30) comprises a reflective layer, in order to increase a reflectivity at the back surface of the substrate. Further, the present invention refers to an array (1) and an implant comprising such a photosensitive pixel structure (10), as well as to a method to produce the pixel structure (10).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive pixel structure (10). The pixel structure (10) comprises a substrate (15) and at least one photosensitive diode (12, 12?, 12?), a stimulating electrode (14), and a resistor (16). The resistor (16) is electrically connecting the stimulating electrode (14) and a counter electrode (18). Further, the resistor (16) is at least partially covered by the stimulating electrode (14) and/or the resistor (16) is at least partially covered by the counter electrode (18).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive implant comprising at least one pixel (10) having at least one diode (12, 12?), a stimulating electrode (14), a counter electrode (18), and a resistor (16), wherein the resistance of the resistor (16) is chosen according to a predetermined relation of resistance, a size of the stimulating electrode (14), and a size of the diode (12, 12?). Further, the present invention concerns a method to provide such an implant.

Abstract: The disclosure refers to a photosensitive pixel structure that includes a substrate layer and an interface layer. The interface layer is provided at least partially on a first surface of the substrate layer and the interface layer at least partially includes a first material layer and the interface layer at least partially includes a second material layer covering the first material layer such that the first material layer is at least partially sandwiched between the second material layer and the substrate. The second material layer has a thickness chosen from a range of 200 nm-600 nm, 300 nm-500 nm, or 320 nm-450 nm. The disclosure further refers to an array and an implant that includes a pixel structure and a method for providing a pixel structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tip for use with delivery devices, particularly for use in implanting retinal implants into the retinal space of an eye. The tip includes a flexible envelope and an internal sliding member. Further, the invention relates to an inserter attachment and a delivery device including said tip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photosensitive arrays comprising a plurality of photosensitive elements disposed in or on a suitable substrate. The photosensitive arrays are useful as implants, in particular as retinal implants. Methods for manufacturing such arrays are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a photosensitive pixel structure (10) comprising a substrate (15) with a front surface and a back surface, wherein at least one photosensitive diode (12, 12?) is provided on one of the surfaces of the substrate (15). A first material layer (30) is provided at least partially on the back surface of the substrate (15), wherein the material layer (30) comprises a reflective layer, in order to increase a reflectivity at the back surface of the substrate. Further, the present invention refers to an array (1) and an implant comprising such a photosensitive pixel structure (10), as well as to a method to produce the pixel structure (10).

Abstract: The present invention refers to a photosensitive pixel structure (10) comprising a substrate layer (1 5) and an interface layer (50), wherein the interface layer (50) is provided at least partially on a first surface of the substrate layer (15) and wherein the interface layer (50) at least partially comprises a first material layer (51) and the interface layer (50) at least partially comprises a second material layer (52) covering the first material layer (51), such that the first material layer (51) is at least partially sandwiched between the second material layer (52) and the substrate (15). The invention further refers to an array and an implant comprising such a pixel structure as well as a method to provide a pixel structure, wherein further the second material layer comprises a thickness chosen from the range of 200 nm-600 nm, preferably from the range of 300 nm-500 nm, most preferably from the range of 320 nm-450 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive pixel structure (10). The pixel structure (10) comprises a substrate (15) and at least one photosensitive diode (12, 12?, 12?), a stimulating electrode (14), and a resistor (16). The resistor (1 6) is electrically connecting the stimulating electrode (14) and a counter electrode (18). Further, the resistor (16) is at least partially 23 covered by the stimulating electrode (14) and/or the resistor (16) is at least partially covered by the counter electrode (18).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive implant comprising at least one pixel (10) having at least one diode (12, 12?), a stimulating electrode (14), a counter electrode (1 8), and a resistor (1 6), wherein the resistance of the resistor (1 6) is chosen according to a predetermined relation of resistance, a size of the stimulating electrode (14), and a size of the diode (12, 12?). Further, the present invention concerns a method to provide such an implant.

Abstract: An autonomous intracorporeal capsule comprises a body containing electronic circuits and an energy harvesting module. The energy harvesting module comprises a moveable surface on the body of the capsule, subjected to pressure variations and to produce a mechanical stress under the effect of the pressure variations, and a transducer comprising a deformable piezoelectric component configured as a beam adapted to be forced to bend. The piezoelectric component has a recessed end integral with the capsule and a free end. A mechanical connection couples the free end of the piezoelectric component to the actuator. The mechanical connection may provide a degree of freedom in rotation between a main direction of the beam and the direction of application of the mechanical stress.

Abstract: The energy harvester module of the capsule comprises: a primary oscillating structure subjected to an external low-frequency stress; a secondary oscillating structure comprising an elastic element and able to vibrate in high-frequency resonance; and an electrostatic structure with a first electrode coupled to the primary structure and a second electrode coupled to the secondary structure. The electrodes exert a mutual attraction between them driving the secondary structure away from its stable equilibrium position with tensioning of the elastic element, up to a limit beyond which the secondary structure is released by relaxation effect to vibrate at a resonance frequency. A transducer coupled to the secondary structure converts these high frequency vibration movements into electrical energy.

Abstract: An intracorporeal capsule for placement in a heart and for energy harvesting using blood pressure variations is shown and described. The capsule includes a capsule body and a piezoelectric strip coupled to a rigid surface for receiving blood pressure force. The piezoelectric strip is normally perpendicular to the direction of the force on the rigid surface. The piezoelectric strip is disconnected from the capsule body along at least two edges of the piezoelectric strip such that the blood pressure force can move the rigid surface, and thereby deform the piezoelectric strip for energy harvesting.