Systems and methods for stimulating and monitoring biological tissue
US9913976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2034 |
Classification
- 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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