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Wireless stimulation probe device for wireless nerve integrity monitoring systems

A stimulation probe device including a first electrode, a stimulation module, a control module and a physical layer module. The stimulation module is configured to (i) wirelessly receive a payload signal from a console interface module or a nerve integrity monitoring device, and (ii) supply a voltage or an amount of current to the first electrode to stimulate a nerve or a muscle in a patient. The control module is configured to generate a parameter signal indicating the voltage or the amount of current supplied to the electrode. The physical layer module is configured to (i) upconvert the parameter signal to a first radio frequency signal, and (ii) wirelessly transmit the first radio frequency signal from the stimulation probe to the console interface module or the nerve integrity monitoring device.

Wireless stimulation probe device for wireless nerve integrity monitoring systems

A stimulation probe device including a first electrode, a stimulation module, a control module and a physical layer module. The stimulation module is configured to (i) wirelessly receive a payload signal from a console interface module or a nerve integrity monitoring device, and (ii) supply a voltage or an amount of current to the first electrode to stimulate a nerve or a muscle in a patient. The control module is configured to generate a parameter signal indicating the voltage or the amount of current supplied to the electrode. The physical layer module is configured to (i) upconvert the parameter signal to a first radio frequency signal, and (ii) wirelessly transmit the first radio frequency signal from the stimulation probe to the console interface module or the nerve integrity monitoring device.

3D tracking-assisted functional brain region mapping

Systems and methods are described for functional brain mapping using neuronavigational equipment and additional features. For example, some implementations described combine novel cortical stimulator tools with stereotactic navigation for three-dimensional position tracking of the cortical stimulator tools. In some implementations, the systems and methods described herein can be used on an awake patient. In some implementations, the systems and methods described herein can be used on a patient that is asleep, via motor evoked potentials (MEPs), phase reversal, or electromyography (EMG) monitoring. Accordingly, in some cases sensory and language regions of the brain can be identified in addition to motor regions.

3D tracking-assisted functional brain region mapping

Systems and methods are described for functional brain mapping using neuronavigational equipment and additional features. For example, some implementations described combine novel cortical stimulator tools with stereotactic navigation for three-dimensional position tracking of the cortical stimulator tools. In some implementations, the systems and methods described herein can be used on an awake patient. In some implementations, the systems and methods described herein can be used on a patient that is asleep, via motor evoked potentials (MEPs), phase reversal, or electromyography (EMG) monitoring. Accordingly, in some cases sensory and language regions of the brain can be identified in addition to motor regions.

STRETCHABLE NANO-MESH BIOELECTRODE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME
20220364270 · 2022-11-17 ·

The present invention relates to a stretchable nano-mesh bioelectrode having excellent air permeability and durability. Specifically, the stretchable nano-mesh bioelectrode includes a nanofiber elastic mesh sheet including polymer nanofibers formed by electrospinning; and a metal nanowire network having a portion impregnated onto the nanofiber elastic mesh sheet.

EMG device
11583218 · 2023-02-21 · ·

An electromyography (EMG) device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a main circuit board having opposing first and second faces. A plurality of first connectors of a first type are provided on the first face, and a plurality of input contacts are provided on the second face. An EMG circuit is provided on the main circuit board. The EMG circuit is configured to utilize the input contacts as inputs to obtain an EMG input signal, and process the EMG input signal to provide an EMG output signal that is based on, but different from, the EMG input signal. For each of the input contacts, there is no conductive path directly between the input contact and any of the first connectors.

EMG device
11583218 · 2023-02-21 · ·

An electromyography (EMG) device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a main circuit board having opposing first and second faces. A plurality of first connectors of a first type are provided on the first face, and a plurality of input contacts are provided on the second face. An EMG circuit is provided on the main circuit board. The EMG circuit is configured to utilize the input contacts as inputs to obtain an EMG input signal, and process the EMG input signal to provide an EMG output signal that is based on, but different from, the EMG input signal. For each of the input contacts, there is no conductive path directly between the input contact and any of the first connectors.

Extended Intelligence for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Placement Procedures

Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing intelligent assistance (“IA”) or extended intelligence (“EI”) ecosystem to placement procedures for cardiac implantable electronic device (“CIED”). In various embodiments, a computing system might analyze received one or more first layer input data (i.e., room content-based data) and received one or more second layer input data (i.e., patient and/or tool-based data), and might generate one or more recommendations for guiding a medical professional in performing a CIED placement procedure in a heart of the patient, based at least in part on the analysis, the generated one or more recommendations comprising 3D or 4D mapped guides toward, in, and around the heart of the patient. The computing system might then generate one or more XR images, based at least in part on the generated one or more recommendations, and might present the generated one or more XR images using a UX device.

Method and system of monitoring and alerting patient with sleep disorder
11583226 · 2023-02-21 ·

A method and a system of alerting and/or monitoring patient with sleep disorder includes: a detector for detecting a change in a first parameter, a storage device, a control unit for deciding if the change meets a set criteria, and if the change meets the set criteria, saving the first parameter and/or time in the storage device, a feedback unit for adjusting the set criteria according to sleep behavior of the patient, and an alarm device for sending an alarm, wherein the first parameter includes sound, motion, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing frequency, magnitude and/or frequency of movement, muscle activity, brain activity, eye movements, heart rhythm, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, breathing pattern, and/or body position.

Stimulator handpiece for an evoked potential monitoring system

An evoked potential monitoring system including a control unit having stimulator circuitry and a probe assembly coupled to the control unit. The probe assembly includes a stimulus probe and a stimulator handpiece selectively coupled to the stimulus probe. The handpiece includes a handle, control circuitry, and a switch. The control circuitry is electrically coupled to the stimulator circuitry. The switch is electrically coupled to the control circuitry and extends to an exterior portion of the handle. In this regard, movement of the switch remotely controls the stimulator circuitry to continuously increment or decrement a stimulation energy level delivered to the stimulus probe over a series of discrete, incremental steps.