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Systems and methods for stimulating and monitoring biological tissue

US9913976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2011
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2007/0026
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention generally relates to apparatuses and methods for stimulating and monitoring biological tissue. In certain aspects, the invention provides a system for stimulating and monitoring tissue, the system including a first energy source, a second energy source, and an imaging device, in which the system is configured such that the first and second energy sources target the same region of tissue and the combined effect of the first and second energy sources stimulates the region of tissue.

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