Treatment of headaches by electrical stimulation
US10213602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are described, including a system for electrostimulation. The system includes a patch (22), including a plurality of electrodes (24a, 24b), and a mobile device (28). A processor (30) of the mobile device is configured to receive an input from a subject (20) that indicates that the subject is experiencing a headache, and, in response to the input, while the patch is coupled to the subject, wirelessly communicate a control signal that causes the electrodes to stimulate the subject. Other embodiments are also described.
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