Motion-activated, closed-loop non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for neurorehabtlitation
US11771893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2505/09
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for neurorehabilitation is disclosed that includes a motion detector configured to generate a motion detection feedback signal, a transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation module, and a controller configured to receive the motion detection feedback signal and send a stimulation signal to the transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation module based on the motion detection feedback signal meeting a minimum threshold criteria. A method for neurorehabilitation is disclosed that includes the steps of detecting patient motor activity, determining if the detected patient motor activity meets a minimum threshold criteria, and stimulating a vagus nerve through transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation if the minimum threshold criteria is met.
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