Neurosleeve for closed loop EMG-FES based control of pathological tremors
US11642513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tremor suppression device includes a garment wearable on an anatomical region and including electrodes contacting the anatomical region when the garment is worn on the anatomical region, and an electronic controller configured to: detect electromyography (EMG) signals as a function of anatomical location and time using the electrodes; identify tremors as a function of anatomical location and time based on the EMG signals; and apply neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) at one or more anatomical locations as a function of time using the electrodes to suppress the identified tremors.
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