Programming techniques for controlling rate of change of electrical stimulation therapy
US8560080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/63
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques are described, for medical devices that deliver electrical stimulation therapy, for controlling a transition from an initial stimulation location or initial stimulation shape to a user-specified target stimulation location or target stimulation shape in order to limit the rate of change of stimulation. One example method includes receiving, via a programmer for an electrical stimulator, user input indicating a target stimulation zone, and controlling the electrical stimulator to transition electrical stimulation from an initial stimulation zone to the target stimulation zone via one or more intermediate stimulation zones.
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