Servo muscle control
US5211173A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3601
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of and apparatus for controlling one or more parameters of an electrical stimulation generator in response to measured results of the stimulation. In the preferred mode, this technique is employed in a system for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Sensors are used to determine the effectiveness of the stimulation. Amplitude and pulse width are modified in response to the measurements from the sensors.
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