System and method for mapping activity in peripheral nerves
US9636239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/72
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for controlling an entity in response to activity in a peripheral nerve comprising a plurality of fascicles. A multicontact electrode assembly is configured to record activity from the peripheral nerve. A processing component includes a sensor mapping component configured to quantify activity associated with a proper subset of the plurality of fascicles, an evaluation component configured to determine an adjustment of the status of the controlled entity from the quantified activity of the proper subset of the plurality of fascicles, and a controller configured to provide a control signal, representing the adjustment of the status of the controlled entity, to the controlled entity.
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