Non-invasive neural interface
US11141585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/369
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neuromodulator includes an electromagnetic (EM) wave generator configured to generate EM waves remote from a patient and to direct the EM waves to one or more target regions within the patient. Frequencies of the EM waves fall outside a range of frequencies that activates neurons. Intersection of the EM waves in each target region creates envelope-modulated electric and magnetic fields having one or more frequencies that fall within the range of frequencies that activates neurons. The neuromodulator includes control circuitry configured to control parameters of the EM waves produced by the EM wave generator. The neuromodulator may use feedback based on one or more of patient input and/or sensing of physiological signals in order to close the loop and control the EM waves.
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