Patent classifications
A61N1/321
LOW FREQUENCY ELECTROTHERAPY DEVICE
The present invention relates to a low frequency electrotherapy device, which can transfer poles into a human body as they are without causing a short circuit between a positive pole (+) and a negative pole () in order to correct ion imbalance of a user's affected part and provide help to treat insomnia without side effects, can be used widely to reduce a treatment period of time since being easily detachably attached to the user's proper position and expanding a treatment range using both poles or multiple poles, and can maximize treatment effects since being used while adjusting the number of poles according to conditions of the user's affected part. The low frequency electrotherapy device includes: a power source unit for supplying a predetermined DC power to circuit units by rectifying commercial electricity through a bridge; a CPU for controlling the entire operation; a display unit for displaying previously set operations; a control unit for inputting a control signal; a buzzer unit for generating sounds whenever the device starts and ends operation and the control signal is inputted; an output control unit for controlling strength of output; a pulse generating unit for inputting a predetermined oscillation frequency signal by regulating pulse generation frequencies; and an output unit having rectifier circuits isolated from transformers individually mounted at output terminals, wherein a plurality of output terminals, which output independent monopoles to prevent a short circuit between a positive pole and a negative pole to generate low frequencies, and the pulse generating unit includes pulse generating terminals, and a plurality of the pulse generating terminals and a plurality of the output units are connected with each other in parallel to simultaneously select a plurality of electrodes. The output unit is located at one side of a band body and the band body is fastened by a fastening means in such a way that an output terminal of the output unit comes into contact with a user's shoulder or neck, so that the output unit outputs poles to the user's shoulder and/or neck for a predetermined period of time.
WEARABLE DEVICE
A wearable device is disclosed for managing tremors emanating from a body part of a user. The wearable device comprises a sensor that is configured to detect the tremor and transmit corresponding sensor data to at least one stimulating element, wherein the at least one stimulating element is configured to provide an electrical stimulus based on the sensor data. A dissipating portion of the wearable device is configured to increase an effective area for dissipating the electrical stimulus to the body. The dissipating portion is physically coupled with at least one stimulating element. The wearable device, when in operation, is in physical contact with body part of the user wherefrom the tremors emanate. The wearable device is stored in a docking station when not in operation. There is also disclosed a device integration application comprising software application to be executed by data processing arrangement of device.
Measuring the “on-skin” time of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) device in order to minimize skin irritation due to excessive uninterrupted wearing of the same
Apparatus for providing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy to a user, the apparatus comprising: a stimulation unit for electrically stimulating at least one nerve of the user; an electrode array connectable to the stimulation unit, the electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes for electrical stimulation of the at least one nerve of the user; a monitoring unit electrically connected to the stimulation unit for monitoring the on-skin status of the electrode array; an analysis unit for analyzing the on-skin status of the electrode array to determine the effective on-skin time of the electrode array; and a feedback unit for alerting the user when the analysis unit determine that the effective on-skin time exceeds a threshold.
Wearable antenna assembly
A wearable device for facilitating neurophysiological treatment of a patient harboring an implanted neural stimulator is provided. The wearable device includes a transmitting antenna configured to accept one or more input signals and to transmit one or more electromagnetic signals to a neural stimulator that is implanted in a patient's body. The wearable device further includes a control circuitry configured to provide the one or more input signals to the transmitting antenna. The wearable device further includes a battery that provides electrical power to at least the control circuitry. The wearable device is configured to be worn outside the patient's body.
Stimulation device and method for transcutaneous electrical stimulation
A device for transcutaneous electrical stimulation is provided. The device comprises circuitry configured to generate transcutaneous stimulation signals. The device also comprises a first signal output component for electrically connecting to a first electrode connector to deliver generated transcutaneous stimulation signals. The first signal output component comprises a first four-pole electrical connector part. The device further comprises a second signal output component for electrically connecting to a second electrode connector to deliver generated transcutaneous stimulation signals. The second signal output component comprises a second four-pole electrical connector part. The device further comprises a controller to selectively control output of the stimulation signals to selected pairs of poles across the first and second four-pole electrical connector parts. Each selected pair of poles comprises one pole from the first four-pole electrical connector part and one pole from the second four-pole electrical connector part.
System, device and garment for delivering transcutaneous electrical stimulation
An electrode connector assembly for the use in transcutaneous electrical stimulation includes a flexible web extending in a plane and first, second, third and fourth electrode connectors carried by the web and spaced from each other about the web in the plane. The electrode connector assembly further includes an electrical connector and first, second, third and fourth conductors electrically coupling the respective first, second, third and fourth electrode connectors to the electrical connector.
Electro-stimulator
Electro-stimulator (1) includes electrode pad (60) that outputs current to provide electrical stimulation to a muscle, angular velocity sensor (51) that detects information on motion of a waist, and controller (30) that adjusts magnitude of the current output from electrode pad (60) based on a result of the detection by angular velocity sensor (51). Electro-stimulator (1) further includes belt (11) that supports electrode pad (60), angular velocity sensor (51), and controller (30). Thus, current flows through an abdomen, thereby providing electrical stimulation to the abdomen, and enabling proper training of abdominal muscles.
Stimulation brace
A device for the treatment of the body of a wearer comprising an orthopedic brace combined with at least one electrically active zone to stimulate the body of the wearer of the brace.
CARDIAC CYCLE SELECTION
Systems and methods are described herein for selection of a cardiac cycle, or heartbeat, from a plurality of cardiac cycles monitored over time. The cardiac cycle may be selected using various metrics including a single-cycle metric and a cycle-series metric. Further, the selected cardiac cycle may be used for further cardiac analysis (for example, to generate electrical activation times).
Methods and Apparatus for Pulsed Electric Field Neuromodulation Via an Intra-to-Extravascular Approach
Methods and apparatus are provided for pulsed electric field neuromodulation via an intra-to-extravascular approach, e.g., to effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, changes in cytokine upregulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, the ITEV PEF system comprises an intravascular catheter having one or more electrodes configured for intra-to-extravascular placement across a wall of patient's vessel into proximity with target neural fibers. With the electrode(s) passing from an intravascular position to an extravascular position prior to delivery of the PEF, a magnitude of applied voltage or energy delivered via the electrode(s) and necessary to achieve desired neuromodulation may be reduced relative to an intravascular PEF system having one or more electrodes positioned solely intravascularly. The methods and apparatus of the present invention may, for example, be used to modulate one or more target neural fibers that contribute to renal function.