Duodenal eating sensor
US8855770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is described including a sensing electrode that detects electrical activity of a duodenum of a subject. The apparatus includes a control unit configured to facilitate a treatment of the subject responsively to the detected electrical activity. Other embodiments are also described.
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