System and method for micromagnetic stimulation of the central nervous system
US10213615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the present disclosure relates a system that can employ micromagnetic stimulation to activate or suppress one or more areas of the central nervous system. A portion of the central nervous system can be exposed. A probe can be configured to be located in proximity to the exposed portion of the nervous system. A microcoil (of a size less than or equal to 10 millimeters) can be coupled to the probe and configured to activate or suppress the portion of the central nervous system via electromagnetic induction.
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