Some Considerations of Multichannel Electrical Stimulation of the Auditory Nerve in the Profoundly Deaf; Interfacing Electrode Arrays with the Auditory Nerve Array

摘要: The problems inherent in development of multichannel electrical stimulation prosthetic devices with potential application to profoundly deaf subjects have been summarized, collectively, by a number scientists who considered overall developmental strategy the framework basic cochlear anatomy and pathology, physiology speech sciences; within clinical application; feasible engineering (e.g., see Simmons, 1969; Kiang, 1975; Kiang & Moxon, 1972; Merzenich, Schindler et al., 1977; Black, 1978). Obvious requirements for such include: (a) Electrodes must excite auditory nerve an appropriate way. (Only some characteristics what constitutes “appropriate way” resolved.) (b) Implanted surgical implantation procedures be acceptably safe; they not lead significant further destruction array, (c) Electrical at required current levels saf...