Pacemaker for unilateral vocal cord autoparalysis
US9026204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stimulation system and method for treating a human subject having unilateral vocal cord paralysis includes a sensing electrode configured to detect voice activity of a vocalizing muscle of the subject and to generate a first signal, and a processor configured to receive the first signal from the sensing electrode and to generate at least one stimulation parameter based on the first signal. The system further includes a stimulating electrode configured to receive the stimulation parameter from the processor and to activate a glottis closing reflex of the subject in response to the stimulation parameter.
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