A technology is described for an electronic nerve stimulation system. The electronic nerve stimulation system can include a stimulation device operable to generate a high-frequency alternating current. The electronic nerve stimulation system can include one or more wearable electrodes operable to apply the high-frequency alternating current from the stimulation device to peripheral nerves to provide an electrical stimulation of neuronal tissue to treat pain. The one or more wearable electrodes can interface with the stimulation device via a connection system.

Apparatus and method for treatment of a human condition and more particularly for applying bio-electric microcurrent stimulation therapy to the human body, via an apparatus which connects to a micro-stimulation current generating device, and application of microcurrent stimulation therapy, that includes a headset device encircling the head, and connected to electrode strips (such as a one-use disposable chip-electrode array having a unique serial number or crypto code and other functionality that is used by the system to look up and deliver customized therapy to a particular patient having their own particular symptoms and medical history), which deliver the stimulation.

Disclosed are nerve stimulation assemblies adapted to apply stimulation signals to a person's nervous system. The assemblies are adapted to apply such signals to nerves terminating on the outer ear of a person, for example, the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. The assemblies comprise an ear canal extension adapted to fit within an ear canal of the person, a housing connected with the extension, and an electrode arm connected with the housing by a connection member. The connection member is adapted to articulate the electrode arm to position the electrode arm relative to the outer ear. An electrode is connected with a distal end of the arm. When the arm is articulated to a selected orientation and the extension is fitted in the ear canal, the electrode is in electrical contact with a portion of the outer ear innervated by a selected peripheral nerve, such as the vagus nerve.

Improved systems are disclosed for providing advantages during stimulation of peripheral nerves using transcutaneous, percutaneous, and implantable stimulators. Percutaneous stimulation is improved by accessories that guide the angel and depth of injection to allow for easy and controlled needle injection. Transcutaneous stimulation is improved using pressure to improve nerve recruitment. Systems and methods are disclosed for providing nerve stimulation of a patient to treat medical disorders and conditions within a single user or multiple user environments such as assisted living centers.

Systems and methods for providing a trial neurostimulation to a patient for assesssing suitability of a permanently implanted neurostimulation are provided herein. In one aspect, a trial neurostimulation system includes an EPG affixation device that secures the EPG to the patient when connected to a lead extending through a percutaneous incission to a target tissue location, while allowing for ready removal of the EPG for charging or bathing. In another aspect, the system includes an EPG provided with a multi-purpose connector rectacle through which the EPG can deliver neurostimulation therapy to an implanted lead or the EPG can be charged. In yet another aspect, the EPG can include a multi-purpose connector receptacle that is alternatingly connectable with a plurality of differing connector to faciltiate differing types of therapies with one or more neurostimulation devices, ground patches or various other devices, such as charging or testing devices.

A method of providing vagus nerve stimulation to a user is provided. The method includes the step of prompting, via a first audio cue emitted by an earpiece worn by a user, the user to inhale at a first point in time. The method may further include the step of prompting, via a second audio cue emitted by the earpiece, the user to exhale at a second point in time. The method may further include the step of stimulating a vagus nerve of the user with a first electrical signal generated by the earpiece at the second point in time. The first electrical signal may be applied to a concha of an ear of the user. The first electrical signal may be applied to an ear canal of the user. The first electrical signal may be applied to a tragus of the user.

A patch for a therapeutic electrical stimulation device includes a shoe connected to the first side of the patch, the shoe including a body extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end, and having first and second surfaces, the first end of the shoe defining at least two ports, and the first surface of the shoe defining a connection member. The patch also includes at least one conductor positioned in the ports of the first end of the shoe. The shoe is configured for sliding insertion into a receptacle defined by a controller so that the conductor is connected to the controller to deliver electrical current from the controller, through the conductor, and to the electrodes, and the connection member is at least partially captured by a detent defined by the controller in the receptacle to retain the shoe within the receptacle.

The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for pairing two or more devices into a wireless network and transferring data between two or more electro-stimulation devices. Specifically, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include pairing two or more devices into a network configuration using, in part, a pairing device to distinctly identify the devices to be paired and to pair the identified devices into a network. Moreover, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include transferring data between two or more devices using, in part, one or more electro-stimulation contacts for electro-stimulation therapy and using, in part, the same one or more electro-stimulation contacts for transferring data between two or more devices.

A neurostimulation system is disclosed for providing treatment to a patient during a therapy session. The neurostimulation system includes a neurostimulator for transmitting magnetic or electrical signals based upon a treatment program. A programmer is connected to the neurostimulator to set a treatment session parameter value to calculate a therapy compliance value. A compliance module is connected to the neurostimulator and the programmer to calculate and store a therapy compliance value. A control module is connected to the compliance module, the programmer and the neurostimulator and determines whether the therapy compliance value is within a range of the treatment program. The neurostimulator transmits electrical or magnetic signals to the patient in a treatment session only if the therapy compliance value meets a compliance criteria.

Apparatus and methods are described including electrodes (22) configured to be placed upon a portion of a body of a subject, and a user interface device (26). A computer processor (24) applies a neuromodulation treatment to the subject, by driving electrical pulses into the portion of the subject's body via the electrodes, and generates an output on the user interface device that indicates to the subject a physiological effect that the neuromodulation treatment has upon the subject's body. Other applications are also applied.