System and method to automatically incorporate lead information from medical image into programmable user interface
US9333361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An external control system for use with a neurostimulation device and at least one neurostimulation lead implanted within the tissue of a patient is provided. The external control system comprises a user interface configured for receiving input from a user, output circuitry configured for communicating with the neurostimulation device, and control/processing circuitry configured for receiving a medical image of the neurostimulation lead(s) relative to an anatomical structure, processing the medical image to detect the location of the neurostimulation lead(s) relative to the anatomical structure, generating a set of stimulation parameters based on the user input and the detected location of the neurostimulation lead(s) relative to the anatomical structure, and directing the output circuitry to transmit instructions to the neurostimulation device to convey electrical stimulation energy in accordance with the stimulation parameter set.
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