Wednesday, December 7, 2011

FCC grants radio spectrum to muscle-stimulating wireless devices for paralysis patients

FCC grants radio spectrum to muscle-stimulating wireless devices for paralysis patients

The medical community is all smiles today, because the FCC has decided to allocate a chunk of radio spectrum for potentially life-altering wireless devices. Designed for stroke patients and those suffering from brain or spinal cord injuries, these so-called medical micropower networks (MMN) use a set of implanted electrodes and a wearable wireless controller to stimulate the muscles of a paralyzed user.

Engadget, FCC grants radio spectrum to muscle-stimulating wireless devices for paralysis patients

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