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System and method to reduce discomfort using nerve stimulation

US7857746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2004
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A novel method and system for performing transcutaneous magnetic stimulation is disclosed herein. In the method, a first magnetic field is generated using a first magnetic stimulation device for transcutaneously stimulating a treatment area, and a second magnetic field for transcutaneously stimulating the treatment area is generated by a second magnetic stimulation device. In addition, a novel method and system for reducing discomfort caused by transcutaneous magnetic stimulation is disclosed herein. In the method, a first magnetic field is created at a first and second location using a first magnetic stimulation device. The first magnetic field causes magnetic stimulation at the first and second locations. A second magnetic field is created at the second location using a second magnetic stimulation device, thereby reducing stimulation at the second location.

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