Computer Implant

Computer Implant (TL9)

This is a computer implanted in the recipient's head and controlled through its own direct neural interface. It takes only a thought to call up a file or access a database. Data scrolls across the periphery of the user's vision, and he hears the computer as a voice in his head.

The implant includes an optical-recognition feature using the user's eyes and ears as sensors. It can speed-read documents, for example, and store them in its database. (It takes normal time to read them later, though one could ask the computer to provide a synopsis).

The interface can also run "virtual tutor" augmented reality programs that not only talk but show how to do things by overlaying instructions on the user's visual field. Although several programs could theoretically be run at once, the user can only focus on one at a time. A computer implant is most useful with an implanted communicator. The recovery time represents the amount of time needed to master the computer's functions.

Computer Implant (TL9)

The user should also have a neural jack or implant radio.

Statistics: Accessory (Tiny computer) [1]; Photographic Memory (Temporary Disadvantage, Electrical, -20%; Recorded data only, -20%) [6]. 7 points.

Availability: Major procedure (minor at TL10-12). $4,000 + the cost of a tiny computer with the compact option. LC4.