Lumen-traveling biological interface device and method of use

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PATENT NO 8694092
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13135694

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Lumen-traveling biological interface devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, electrodes or other electromagnetic transducers for detecting biological signals and electrodes, coils or other electromagnetic transducers for delivering electromagnetic stimuli to stimulus responsive tissues. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices may also include additional components such as sensors, an active portion, and/or control circuitry.

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  • GEARBOX, LLC

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Ferren, Bran Beverly Hills, US 393 13103
Hillis, W Daniel Encino, US 498 13691
Hyde, Roderick A Redmond, US 2910 56057
Ishikawa, Muriel Y Livermore, US 1366 31744
Jung, Edward K Y Bellevue, US 1115 11464
Leuthardt, Eric C St. Louis, US 1185 29929
Myhrvold, Nathan P Medina, US 1335 31879
Tegreene, Clarence T Bellevue, US 1903 44800
Wood, Victoria Y H Livermore, US 595 11591
Wood,, Jr Lowell L Bellevue, US 2833 48222

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