Artificial human vision
Dowling, Jason A. (2005) Artificial human vision. Expert Review of Medical Devices 2(1):pp. 73-85.
Abstract
Can vision be restored to the blind? As early as 1929 it was discovered that stimulating the visual cortex of an individual led to the perception of spots of light, known as phosphenes. The aim of artificial human vision systems is to attempt to utilize the perception of phosphenes to provide a useful substitute for normal vision. Currently, four locations for electrical stimulation are being investigated; behind the retina (subretinal), in front of the retina (epiretinal), the optic nerve and the visual cortex (using intra- and surface electrodes). This review discusses artificial human vision technology and requirements and reviews the current development projects.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
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| Keywords: | artificial human vision, bionic eye, blind mobility, cortical stimulation, epiretinal stimulation, subretinal
stimulation, visual prosthesis |
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| Subjects: | 280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280200 Artificial Intelligence and Signal and Image Processing > 280208 Computer Vision
280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280100 Information Systems > 280104 Computer-Human Interaction
290000 Engineering and Technology > 291500 Biomedical Engineering > 291502 Rehabilitation Engineering
320000 Medical and Health Sciences > 320700 Neurosciences > 320705 Sensory Systems |
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| ID Code: | 8306 |
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| Deposited By: | Dowling, Jason |
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| Deposited On: | 28 June 2007 |
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| Alternative Locations: | http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ftd/erd, http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/17434440.2.1.73 |
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| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2005 Future Drugs Ltd. |
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| Additional Information: | For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author.
Author contact details: j.dowling@qut.edu.au |
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