Optically powered and optically data-transmitting wireless intraocular pressure sensor device

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PATENT NO 7131945
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10686492

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An implantable intraocular pressure sensor device for detecting excessive intraocular pressure above a predetermined threshold pressure is disclosed. The device includes a pressure switch that is sized and configured to be placed in an eye, wherein said pressure switch is activated when the intraocular pressure is higher than the predetermined threshold pressure. The device is optically powered and transmits data wirelessly using optical energy. In one embodiment, the pressure sensor device is a micro electromechanical system.

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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY1200 E CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD M/C 6-32 PASADENA CA 91125

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fink, Wolfgang Montrose, CA 34 739
George, Thomas La Canada, CA 64 1652
Hishinuma, Yoshi Arcadia, CA 4 294
Humayun, Mark Glendale, CA 146 8212
Lee, Choonsup Pasadena, CA 19 778
Meng, Ellis Pasadena, CA 23 764
Tai, Yu-Chong Pasadena, CA 251 6248
Yang, Eui-Hyeok Stevenson Ranch, CA 17 246

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