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Automatic neural stimulation modulation based on activity and circadian rhythm

US7783353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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41Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

Imad Libbus · Okabena, US
Andrew P. Kramer · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2006
Grant date	Aug 24, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 30, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3627
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to an embodiment of a method for providing neural stimulation, activity is sensed, and neural stimulation is automatically controlled based on the sensed activity. An embodiment determines periods of rest and periods of exercise using the sensed activity, and applies neural stimulation during rest and withdrawing neural stimulation during exercise.

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