Future Transdermal Project Groundwork
So, with the recent developments in transdermal technology, I've begun looking into ways of utilizing it to develop something along the lines of Jensen's eye-wear (For those of you unfamiliar with the Deus Ex series, I'll provide clarification later). I suspect that the first generation of such a device will likely be comparable to a pair of clip-on sunglasses, however, looks aren't really the reason I'm proposing such a thing. If you want to ask the "why do it", I'll gladly answer in a later post but for now, I'd rather focus on the how.
Starting with a basic proposal of the implant itself:
- Implant 2-3 transdermal anchors (Diameter of 3.5 mm?) in the zygomatic bones, one directly to the side of the point where the upper and lower eyelids meet, one roughly 1.5 centimeters below, following the curve of the bone around the eye-socket, and, if necessary, a final anchor 1.5 centimeters further around the edge of the eyesocket.(3 would be pushing it, depending on implant sites, because of the nerve running in that region) Fortunately, there are no major arteries or veins running through this region, assuming you don't stray too far down the zygomatic bone (if you drew a horizontal line at the bottom edge of the nose straight to either side of the face, you'd come close to the facial arteries that run near the zygomatic bones.These anchors should be flush with the skin, with a 2 - 2.5 millimeter deep, 2 millimeter wide cylindrical depression bored into each for the purposes of attaching the outer mechanism.
- External mechanism: mounted on the aforementioned anchors, with necessary safety-release features incorporated(to be designed at a later date, based on whatever feedback I get, because no one wants to get chunks of bone ripped out of their face). The mechanism(The overall implant, not the safety stuff) will consist of a single poly-carbonate lens for each eye, configured to allow retraction to the side at will. Vibrators, configured to receive bluetooth or wired signal from a southpaw-like device, or even a smart phone, could potentially be incorporated, in addition to the ever popular invisible headphone project. I'd eventually like to work up to housing the lens subdermally, but that's... Tricky... In terms of power sources, since the powered bits are on the outside, it can be charged like a bluetooth headset. There are also batteries and such which ought to provide more than enough power for reasonable use in a size that's totally workable.
I'm also aware of the potential risks posed by bone infections and facial nerve damage. That aside, Have at it, my colleagues!
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