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Early UCSF contributions to the development of multiple-channel cochlear implants
1University of California at San Francisco, CSO, Posit Science Corporation, 77 Geary Street, Suite 303, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA.
Hearing Research
|January 7, 2015
Summary
The UCSF cochlear implant (CI) team pioneered multichannel CI development through fundamental research in device safety and electrode design. Their early work directly influenced the creation of advanced cochlear implant technology.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- The UCSF cochlear implant (CI) research team's early work laid the groundwork for modern hearing restoration technologies.
- This summary focuses on contributions from approximately 1971 to the mid-1980s.
Observation:
- Fundamental studies were conducted on device safety and patterned electrical stimulation control.
- Research encompassed intracochlear electrode array designs, coders, and implanted electrode drivers.
- Original studies documented hearing parameters crucial for next-generation CI development.
Findings:
- The UCSF team developed early multichannel cochlear implant models.
- These models served as progenitors for the Advanced Bionics' Clarion CI.
Implications:
- This foundational research significantly advanced the field of cochlear implantation.
- The UCSF team's contributions continue to impact the design of current and future hearing devices.
