Patent classifications
A61N1/3603
REVERSE ELECTRODE CHARGING FOR NEUROSTIMULATION
A transcutaneous neurostimulation therapy system can include an electrostimulation electronics unit, including first and second neurostimulation output which can be respectively coupled to first and second neurostimulation skin electrodes, and the electrostimulation electronics unit can include or be coupled to a rechargeable battery. The transcutaneous neurostimulation therapy system can also include battery charging circuitry configured for being coupled via the first and second neurostimulation output terminals to the electrostimulation electronics unit for charging the battery of the electrostimulation electronics unit through the first and second neurostimulation skin electrodes.
REHABILITATION ASSISTANT SYSTEM FOR PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION
A rehabilitation assistant system for a patient with depression is provided, comprising a support unit, an audio stimulation unit, an acupoint stimulation unit, an electronic stimulation unit, a display and optical frequency-flashed stimulation and an exercise unit. The audio stimulation unit comprises two speakers configured for broadcasting a binaural beats with frequency following response which has an audio frequency difference to two ears of the user. The acupoint stimulation unit comprises acupoint agents, and at least a part of the acupoint agents are arranged on the support unit. The electronic stimulation unit comprises two electrical stimulation agents arranged on the support unit, and the display and optical frequency-flashed stimulation is arranged on the support unit and is switchable between a display mode and an optical frequency-flashed stimulation mode so that multiple stimulations are performed simultaneously in a single treatment course.
Device for electrical and magnetic tissue stimulation
This invention corresponds to an electrical and magnetic tissue stimulation device comprising a multi-source distribution circuit, a decoupled output stage circuit connected to the multi-source distribution circuit and to a control unit; the control unit is connected to the multi-source distribution circuit and to the decoupled output stage circuit, where the control unit generates PE and Out outputs for electrical and magnetic stimulation of a tissue. The invention also has a multi-source distribution circuit that comprises a control unit connected to a source output selector. A voltage regulator circuit is connected to a current limiter. The current limiter is connected to a capacitor, to a capacitor bank and to the source output sector, wherein the control unit controls the source output selector by means of an output control signal bus, the source output selector connects or disconnects one or more capacitors from the capacitor bank.
Functional electrical stimulation ergometer including automatic spasm control
This invention controls stimulation levels and cycling cadence on an FES ergometer to minimize or prevent the occurrence of spasm in spinal cord injured or other neurologically impaired patients.
PRECISION PHOSPHENE CONTROL THROUGH CUTANEOUS FACIAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
A device and method for passing information to a person using cutaneous facial stimulation to generate phosphenes is described. This invention has many uses, but in particular it can be used to transmit visuo-spatial information to a person who is blind or has impaired vision. Electrodes are attached to the face in known positions, and stimulated in an order to create a desired phosphene pattern in the user's field of vision. Masks are described to assist with holding the electrodes in place and to carry associated circuitry and sensors. Voltage waveform conditions are also identified to minimize pain associated with the use of the device.
DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME GAIT MODULATION AND METHODS OF OPERATION THEREOF
Apparatus, systems, and methods for real-time gait modulation are disclosed. In one embodiment, a functional electrical stimulation (FES) device is disclosed comprising one or more wearable articles, a control unit comprising a wireless communication module, one or more processors, one or more memory units, a portable power supply, an electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) generator, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) comprising at least a gyroscope and an accelerometer. The FES device can also comprise one or more electrode arrays configured to be in physical contact with the limb of the user. The processors can be programmed to execute instructions to retrieve readings from the IMU, calculate a gait cycle percentage by inputting at least the IMU readings into a machine learning algorithm, and instruct the EMS generator to provide electrical stimulation via the one or more electrode arrays based in part on the gait cycle percentage calculated.
Integrity Verification System for Testing High Channel Count Neuromonitoring Recording Equipment
Methods of performing diagnostic tests on electroencephalography (EEG) recording devices comprising at least one stimulator coupled with a plurality of EEG electrode recording channels and corresponding recording channel connectors are performed by a test fixture comprising a plurality of resistors coupled with one or more of the EEG electrode recording channels and corresponding recording channel connectors. The methods include performing an impedance test for determining if each EEG recording channel of the EEG recording device has a predefined impedance, performing a channel uniqueness test for each EEG recording channel, performing a test for verifying the state of a switch of the stimulator of the EEG recording device, and performing a test for verifying connector IDs of the recording channel connectors connecting the EEG electrodes to respective EEG recording channels.
Portable electrical stimulation system and method
The present disclosure is directed to a portable system and method for modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system to block nerve conduction for the treatment of pain. A high-efficiency portable electrical stimulation system is provided that allows a user to carry the system and move around freely while continuously receiving therapy. The electronic control system is configured to deliver high-frequency electrical stimulation at a therapeutic level, for an intended duration (e.g., up to 24 hours or more) at a manageable and/or comfortable weight for a person, to the target nerve.
ELECTRIC RAZOR
An electric razor comprises a head, a grip, a blade unit disposed in the head for cutting hair, a skin electrode disposed in the head, and a grip electrode disposed in the grip. The electric razor further comprises a voltage application circuit for applying a voltage between the skin electrode and the grip electrode to cause a current to flow between the skin electrode and the grip electrode through a human body, and a controller that controls the voltage application circuit.
BEAUTY INSTRUMENT AND ELECTRIC RAZOR
A beauty instrument according to the present disclosure comprises a skin electrode disposed in a head, a grip electrode disposed in a grip, a voltage application circuit for applying a voltage between the skin electrode and the grip electrode to cause a current to flow between the skin electrode and the grip electrode through a human body, and a controller that controls the voltage application circuit. The controller comprises a touch detector that detects touch of a skin surface of the human body with the skin electrode. Before the touch detector detects the touch, the voltage application circuit is controlled to apply a first voltage having a relatively high frequency, and after the touch detector detects the touch, the voltage application circuit is controlled to apply a second voltage having a relatively low frequency.