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Management of multiple stimulation program groups

US9067076B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2006
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36132
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure describes a method and system that allows a user to manage multiple groups of stimulation programs that provide stimulation therapy. A physician may prepare a plurality of programs, arranged in groups that each focus on one area, that the patient may evaluate in an effort to determine if any programs provide efficacious therapy. Since the patient may be evaluating many groups by using a patient programmer, managing the groups may be difficult. The patient programmer may enable the patient to hide ineffective groups to minimize the number of groups available for therapy. In addition, the programmer may allow the patient to mark each group or program as effective or ineffective, to more easily manage groups and programs during stimulation therapy. In addition, the patient may unhide a group or program if the patient desires to reevaluate a formerly hidden option.

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