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Treatment of headaches by electrical stimulation

US10213602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateJan 11, 2016
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 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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