From: Jef Allbright (Groups@jefallbright.com)
Date: Sun Jun 16 2002 - 23:06:48 MDT
2002-06-13 Saint Louis University press release - First electronic eye implant performed
A Saint Louis University neurosurgeon, Dr. Kenneth R. Smith Jr., working with the Dobelle Institute, became the first US doctor to implant an electronic eye device that allows a blind patient to see. Two patients, previously totally blind, have already learned to use the system well enough to slowly drive cars on private property and to walk freely around a laboratory while avoiding obstacles and are able to look outside and see a tree.
For synopsis and some related links see http://www.jefallbright.com/efficiency/technology/augmentation/human_interface/visual/
While currently crude, this is on the path to future higher quality direct visual interfaces.
- Jef
www.jefallbright.com
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