Current bias as a control mechanism for electrode operation
US12268865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for electrically modulating tissue. Systems can include a current generator; at least one implantable working electrode, the at least one implantable working electrode configured to be in electrical communication with the current generator; at least one indifferent electrode; and a controller configured to signal the current generator to: generate a set of currents with a set of initial polarities to be delivered to the working electrodes; and wherein the at least one indifferent electrode absorbs a bias current which is equal in magnitude and opposite in polarity to a summation of the set of currents.
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