Implantable pulse generator that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body
US9511232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3787
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body includes a timing generator and high frequency generator. The timing generator generates timing signals that represent stimulation signals for multiple channels. The high frequency generator determines whether to modulate the timing signals and modulates them at a burst frequency according to stored burst parameters if the decision is yes. The high frequency generator can also independently control the pulse frequency of each channel according to the stored parameters. As such, the IPG provides the ability to generate both the low frequency and high frequency stimulation signals at different frequencies in different channels according to user programming in order to provide maximum flexibility in treatment.
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