Systems and methods for automated muscle stimulation
US10987510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/655
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of electrically stimulating a target muscle of a patient includes placing at least one stimulation electrode in electrical contact with the target muscle and applying an electrical signal to the stimulation electrode. The method further includes obtaining a signal from a sensing element placed on the patient, wherein the sensing element is configured to detect at least one biological parameter of the patient associated with contraction of the target muscle caused by the application of the electrical signal, and adapting stimulation of the target muscle by the at least one stimulation electrode using the obtained signal.
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