#$%^&*AU2017265053B220181115.pdf#####Abstract A system and method is provided for activating electrodes in a multi-channel electrode array having electrodes that are spatially divided. At least one pulse for stimulating a single electrode of the electrode array is determined. Each of the pulses is converted into a plurality of pulses for stimulating a plurality of electrodes in the electrode array. 9714135_1 (GHMatters) P99809.AU.1