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Electronic Vision System Using Ocular and Neural Devices

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Published March 26th, 2026
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083969A1, for an electronic vision system using ocular and neural devices. The application details a system designed to restore vision by stimulating the user's visual cortex.

What changed

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published patent application US20260083969A1, titled 'Electronic Vision System Using Ocular and Neural Devices.' This application, filed on September 26, 2025, describes an artificial vision system comprising an ocular device to capture light and transmit data, and a neural device to stimulate the user's visual cortex with electrical pulses, thereby creating artificial vision.

This publication represents a new technological disclosure in the field of assistive vision devices. While it does not impose immediate compliance obligations, it signals potential future developments and innovations in medical technology. Companies involved in prosthetics, neural interfaces, and medical devices should monitor patent filings in this area for competitive intelligence and potential licensing opportunities.

Source document (simplified)

← USPTO Patent Applications

ELECTRONIC VISION SYSTEM USING OCULAR DEVICE AND NEURAL DEVICE

Application US20260083969A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Wayne H. WOODS, JR., Alexander J. MELVILLE, Christopher SHELBY

Abstract

An artificial vision system includes: an ocular device configured to receive incoming light at an eye of a user and wirelessly transmit data based on the incoming light; and a neural device that is configured to receive the data and stimulate a visual cortex of a brain of the user based on the data. Stimulating the visual cortex includes selectively applying electrical pulses to one or more particular parts of the visual cortex to create artificial vision corresponding to the incoming light.

CPC Classifications

A61N 1/3605 A61F 9/08

Filing Date

2025-09-26

Application No.

19341798

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
March 26th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US20260083969A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Medical Device Development
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Research & Development
Topics
Medical Devices Technology

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