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System and method for selectively stimulating different body parts

US8165695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2006
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36021
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method is provided for transdermally stimulating selected body parts of a mammal. The device includes a first waveform generator adapted to generate a first waveform having a first frequency capable of stimulating a first predetermined body part, a second waveform generator adapted to generate a carrier waveform having a second frequency capable of passing through tissue of the mammal, and a third waveform generator adapted to generate a third waveform having a third frequency different from and out of phase with that of the first waveform, and capable of stimulating a second predetermined body part. The device further includes a modulation device electrically coupled to the first, second and third waveform generators and adapted to modulate the carrier, first, and third waveforms to create a modulated signal package, and a first electrode electrically coupled to the modulation device and positioned substantially adjacent to the skin of the mammal, and adapted to apply the modulated signal package thereto.

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