Therapeutic devices, systems, and methods

Abstract

A body-wearable therapeutic device for treating a plurality of neurological disorders and conditions of the central nervous system by applying electromagnetic fields thereto, the device comprising a coil mounting portion and a body mounting portion, the coil mounting portion being removably mounted on the body mounting portion; and a system comprising at least one database storing information relating to a plurality of treatment protocols, a server in communication with the at least one database and a body-wearable therapeutic device in communication with the server, the body-wearable therapeutic device comprising a coil mounting portion and a body mounting portion, the coil mounting portion being removably mounted on the body mounting portion.

Description

[0001] Reference to relevant patent documents

[0002] Reference is hereby made to the following patent documents of the assignee, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference and pertain to the technical subject matter of the present invention:

[0003] U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 642,037, filed on March 13, 2018;

[0004] U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 642,038, filed on March 13, 2018;

[0005] U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 747,671, filed on October 19, 2018;

[0006] U.S. Patent No. 9,694,197, issued on July 4, 2017;

[0007] U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 330,670, filed on October 19, 2018;

[0008] PCT patent application No. PCT / IL2017 / 050981, filed on March 5, 2019;

[0009] U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 441,614, filed June 14, 2019; and

[0010] U.S. Patent No. 10,322,295, issued on June 18, 2019.

[0011] Furthermore, reference is made to the following assigned U.S. patent applications, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference and pertain to the technical subject matter of the present invention, and priority is hereby claimed:

[0012] U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 946,754, filed on December 11, 2019, entitled "Wearable Ion Apparatus for ELF-EMF Treatment Enabling Sealless Constituency of Care"; and

[0013] U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 071,599, filed on August 28, 2020, is entitled WEARABLEIOT APPARATUS FOR ELF-EMF TREATMENT ENABLING SEAMLESS CONTINUITY OF CARE. Technical Field

[0014] The present invention relates to multiple systems, multiple devices and multiple methods for treating multiple neurological disorders and multiple impairments of the central nervous system, and more specifically to multiple systems, multiple devices and multiple methods for treating multiple neurological disorders and multiple impairments of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields thereto. Background Technology

[0015] There are known systems, methods, and devices for treating multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields to it. Summary of the Invention

[0016] The present invention seeks to provide improved devices, systems and methods for treating multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system.

[0017] Therefore, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a wearable therapeutic device is provided for treating multiple neurological disorders and multiple conditions of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields thereto. The device includes a coil mounting portion and a main body mounting portion, wherein the coil mounting portion is detachably mounted on the main body mounting portion.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the coil mounting portion is selectively positioned relative to the main body mounting portion.

[0019] Preferably, the wearable therapeutic device is used to treat multiple neurological disorders and conditions of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields thereto, and the device also includes an electronic control unit.

[0020] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the coil mounting portion includes a coil support substrate formed to define a head surround portion and a rear portion; and an electromagnetic field generating coil mounted on the coil support substrate.

[0021] Preferably, the electromagnetic field generating coil is a single coil connected to the electronic control unit at its multiple opposite ends. Alternatively, the electromagnetic field generating coil is formed of a flat braided conductor.

[0022] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electromagnetic field generating coil is arranged in interconnected upper and lower electromagnetic field generating coil winding portions. Alternatively, the electromagnetic field generating coil includes a plurality of coil windings, which are held in a stacked orientation by a plurality of connectors.

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the upper electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion extends along a top edge of the coil support substrate adjacent to the head surrounding portion, and extends vertically within the rear portion along a length thereof. Preferably, the lower electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion extends along the coil support substrate adjacent to a bottom edge of its head surrounding portion, and extends vertically along the rear portion adjacent to its edge.

[0024] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the control unit provides at least one of the following functions: communicating with an external server storing multiple treatment plans to download multiple specific treatment plans for a given patient at a given time; a wave generation function operable to control the application of current to the electromagnetic field generating coil according to the multiple specific treatment plans for a given patient at a given time; and a feedback function operable to provide feedback confirming the progress of the multiple specific treatment plans. More preferably, the control unit provides at least two of the following functions: communicating with an external server storing multiple treatment plans to download multiple specific treatment plans for a given patient at a given time; a wave generation function operable to control the application of current to the electromagnetic field generating coil according to the multiple specific treatment plans for a given patient at a given time; and a feedback function operable to provide feedback confirming the progress of the multiple specific treatment plans. Most preferably, the control unit provides all of the following functions: communicating with an external server storing multiple treatment protocols to download multiple specific treatment protocols for a given patient at a given time; a wave generation function operable to control the application of current to the electromagnetic field generating coil according to the multiple specific treatment protocols for a given patient at a given time; and a feedback function operable to provide feedback confirming the progress of the multiple specific treatment protocols.

[0025] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the body mounting portion includes an elastic band having a narrow portion formed on a rearward side. Additionally, the coil mounting portion includes a channel through which the elastic band extends, thereby providing selective vertical positioning of the coil mounting portion on the body mounting portion.

[0026] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the main mounting portion includes a shoulder strap. Additionally, the shoulder strap is configured to position the coil mounting portion relative to a patient.

[0027] According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a system is also provided for treating multiple neurological disorders and multiple conditions of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields thereto. The system includes: at least one database storing information related to multiple treatment protocols; a server communicating with the at least one database; and a wearable therapeutic device communicating with the server. The wearable therapeutic device includes a coil mounting portion and a main body mounting portion, the coil mounting portion being detachably mounted on the main body mounting portion.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the system is used to treat multiple neurological disorders and conditions of the central nervous system. By applying multiple electromagnetic fields to the central nervous system, the system further includes multiple sensors for sensing multiple patient parameters that are sensed in real time. Preferably, the multiple sensors are mounted on multiple detachable wearable substrates. Alternatively, the multiple detachable wearable substrates are selected from a headgear and a glove. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The invention will be more fully understood and appreciated from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0030] Figure 1A and 1B These are simplified schematic diagrams taken from different angles, illustrating an embodiment of a device constructed and operated according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device being used to treat multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields thereto;

[0031] Figure 2A and 2B These were taken from different angles. Figure 1A and 1B A simplified exploded view of the device;

[0032] Figure 3A , 3B 3C and 3D are respectively the formation of Figures 1A to 2B A simplified exploded view, first and second simplified schematic diagrams, and a simplified cross-sectional view of a rear cover assembly of the device. Figure 3D It is along Figure 3C The 3D-3D line in the image is cut off.

[0033] Figure 4A and 4B It is formed Figures 1A to 2B A simplified exploded view of a battery assembly of the device taken from different angles;

[0034] Figure 4C , 4D And 4E are simplified versions. Figure 4A and 4BThe first and second schematic diagrams and a cross-sectional view of the battery assembly. Figure 4E It is along Figure 4D It was taken from line 4E-4E in the image;

[0035] Figure 5A and 5B They are the formation Figures 1A to 2B Simplified first and second schematic diagrams of an elastic fabric cover for a portion of the device;

[0036] Figure 6A and 6B It is formed Figures 1A to 2B A simplified schematic diagram of a control component of the device taken from different angles;

[0037] Figure 6C and 6D They are Figure 6A and 6B Simplified exploded view and cross-sectional view of the control component. Figure 6D It is along Figure 6B The line 6D-6D in the image was used as the cut-off point.

[0038] Figure 7A and 7B It is formed Figures 1A to 2B A simplified schematic diagram of one end of the device with an assembly taken from different angles;

[0039] Figure 7C and 7D They are Figure 7A and 7B Simplified exploded view and cross-sectional view of the headband assembly. Figure 7D It is along Figure 7A It was taken from the 7D-7D line in the image;

[0040] Figure 8A and 8B It is formed Figures 1A to 2B A simplified schematic diagram of a support component of the device in its respective closing and opening operation directions;

[0041] Figure 9A and 9B It is worn by a patient in a wheelchair and controlled via a mobile application. Figures 1A to 8B A simplified side view of the device and a plurality of sensor components that may also be worn by the wheelchair-bound patient;

[0042] Figure 10A and 10B It is worn by a standing patient and controlled via a tablet application. Figures 1A to 8B A simplified side view of the device and a plurality of sensor components that may also be worn by the standing patient;

[0043] Figure 11A and 11B Each is worn by a standing patient in the first operating direction. Figures 1A to 8B Simplified side view and top view of the device;

[0044] Figure 12A and 12B These are worn by a standing patient in a second operating direction. Figures 1A to 8B A simplified side view and a top view of the device; and

[0045] Figure 13 This is a simplified block diagram of a system for treating multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields, the system being adapted to the device described in Figures 1 to 8B. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The system and device of the present invention enable multiple patients to receive multiple electromagnetic field (EMF) treatments in a comfortable and suitable position during the rehabilitation process, in multiple different locations, such as a hospital, a clinic, a nursing center, a rehabilitation facility, their own home, or any other suitable location. Additionally, the system and device of the present invention enable patients to participate in other activities during the EMF treatment, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and cognitive training.

[0047] Now for reference Figures 1A to 12B This is a simplified schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a wearable therapeutic device 100 for treating multiple neurological disorders and conditions of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields thereto.

[0048] Figure 9A and 9B This is a simplified schematic diagram of an embodiment of a device 100 worn by a patient in a wheelchair for treating multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields to it. Figure 10A and 10B This is a simplified schematic diagram of an embodiment of a wearable treatment device 100 worn by a standing patient. Figure 9B and 10A Multiple sensors, such as EEG and EMG sensors, are also shown, which can be mounted on a head covering and / or glove worn by the patient before, during, and after treatment. It is understood that the multiple sensors can also be mounted directly on the patient's skin.

[0049] like Figures 1A to 8BAs shown, the wearable therapeutic device 100 includes a coil mounting portion 102 and a main body mounting portion 104. The coil mounting portion 102 is preferably detachably mounted to, selectively positioned on, and supported by the main body mounting portion 104. The structure of the coil mounting portion 102 is particularly evident in… Figures 1A to 7D As shown in the diagram, and the structure of the main body mounting portion 104 is particularly in Figure 8A and 8B It is shown in the image.

[0050] Original Reference Figures 1A to 7D And refer to more specific details Figure 2A and 2B As can be seen from the exploded view, the coil mounting portion 102 includes an integral, resilient coil support substrate 112 made of a resilient plastic material, such as a polypropylene sheet, which is formed to define a head surround portion 114 and a rear portion 116. As shown at 118, the polypropylene sheet can be sewn to the front surface of the head surround portion 114 using any suitable joining technique, such as using multiple clips, sewing, or adhesive.

[0051] An electronic control unit 120 is preferably mounted on the front surface of the head wrap 114. The electronic control unit 120 is preferably powered by a battery via a battery pack 122 and is preferably mounted on a rear surface of the head wrap 114, which is connected to the control unit 120 via a plurality of power conductors (not shown). The battery pack 122 is preferably mounted on the rear surface of the head wrap 114 together with a handle 124.

[0052] An electromagnetic field generating coil 130 is preferably mounted to an outer surface of a support substrate 112 via a plurality of plastic connectors 132, which engage with a plurality of holes 134 formed in the support substrate 112 and are electrically connected to a control unit 120 at their first and second ends (not shown). The electromagnetic field generating coil 130 is preferably a single braided flat coil, for example, a flat bare braided copper wire with a cross-section of 1.5 square millimeters made of 2*16 gauge 32 wire, such as a model TZX manufactured by Zhejuand Bridgold Copper Technology Co., Ltd. in China, and is arranged in interconnected upper and lower electromagnetic field generating coil winding portions 136 and 138.

[0053] The upper electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion 136 preferably includes approximately 16 coil windings held in a stacked orientation by a plurality of connectors 132, which engage a plurality of holes 134 formed on the support substrate 112. The lower electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion 138 preferably includes approximately 12 coil windings held in a stacked orientation by a plurality of connectors 132, which engage a plurality of holes 134.

[0054] The upper electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion 136 extends along the inner surface of the support substrate 112, adjacent to a top edge 140 of its head surrounding portion 114, and extends vertically along the length of the rear portion 116 within its inner position.

[0055] The lower electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion 138 extends along the outer surface of the support substrate 112, adjacent to a bottom edge 142 of its head surrounding portion 114, and extends vertically along the length of the rear portion 116 adjacent to a surrounding edge 144.

[0056] Alternatively, the electromagnetic field generating coil 130 may include a plurality of coils, each individually controllable to generate one or more electromagnetic fields around multiple different portions of a patient's central nervous system. In another alternative embodiment, the electromagnetic field generating coil 130 is formed as one or more conductive plates, each individually controllable to generate one or more electromagnetic fields around multiple different portions of a patient's central nervous system.

[0057] Preferably, an elastic cover 150, formed of a stretchable textile material, surrounds the coil 130 and the support substrate 112, and is secured thereto by a zipper 152 or any other suitable fastener. The elastic cover 150 includes an opening 154 for the control unit 120 and an opening 156 for the battery pack 122. Figure 5A and 5B The image shows an elastic cover 150, which is mounted on the coil 130 and the support substrate 112.

[0058] The resilient cover 150 includes a mounting channel 160 for supporting and engaging with the main mounting portion 104, as described below. Figure 8A and 8B The elastic cover 150 includes a shoulder strap mounting channel 162 for supporting and engaging with a shoulder strap that is attached to and connected to the body mounting portion 104, as described below. Figure 8A and 8B As stated above.

[0059] The coil mounting portion 102 also includes a rear cover assembly 170, such as Figures 3A to 3D As shown. Figures 3A to 3D As shown, the back cover assembly 170 preferably includes a substrate 172, said substrate 172 preferably being formed of a semi-rigid plastic material, with a concave surface 174 thereon. Figure 3B A transverse recess 176 is defined on the upper surface of the coil mounting portion 104 for receiving a portion of the main body portion 104, which extends through the mounting channel 160 of the resilient cover 150. The recess 174 also defines a transverse recess 178 for receiving a shoulder strap of the main body mounting portion 174, which extends through the mounting channel 162 of the resilient cover 150. Both transverse recesses 176 and 178 are configured to allow adjustable mounting of the coil mounting portion 102 relative to the main body mounting portion 174.

[0060] A convex surface 180 of substrate 172 Figure 3A Preferably, a raised peripheral edge 182 is defined, which accommodates a layer 184 of elastic foam material. Formed on layer 184 and connected to substrate 172 and surrounding layer 184 is a back layer 186, preferably formed of a semi-rigid plastic material.

[0061] A top portion 190 of the rear cover assembly 170 is preferably connected in any suitable manner to a corresponding top portion of the resilient cover 150. The remaining portion of the rear cover assembly 170 is spaced apart from the resilient cover 150 to accommodate the main mounting portion 104. The top portion 190 of the rear cover assembly 170 preferably has an opening 192 for receiving the battery pack 122. The top portion 190 of the rear cover assembly 170 has mutually spaced, facing edges 194 and 196.

[0062] A front head cover assembly 200 is mounted on the head surround portion 114 of the support base plate 112 and on the elastic cover 150. For example... Figures 7A to 7D As shown, the front head cover assembly 200 preferably includes a substrate 202, preferably formed of a semi-rigid plastic material, having a notch 204 for receiving the control unit 120. A concave surface of the substrate 202 preferably has a raised peripheral edge 206 that receives a layer 208 of elastic foam material having a notch 210 corresponding to the shape of the notch 204. Formed on the layer 208 and connected to the substrate 202 and surrounding the layer 208 is a front layer 212, preferably formed of a semi-rigid plastic material.

[0063] The front head cover assembly 200 has mutually spaced, facing edges 214 and 216. When the front head cover assembly 200 is mounted on the head surround portion 114 of the substrate 112 and the elastic cover 150, the edges 214 and 216 mate with the facing edges 194 and 196 of the top portion 190 of the rear cover assembly 170.

[0064] Figures 4A to 4E The image shows a battery pack 122, which preferably includes a battery pack housing 220 and a removable battery 222 and can be completely conventional.

[0065] Figures 6A to 6D The control unit 120 is shown, and the control unit 120 preferably includes a housing formed by a main housing portion 230 and a housing cover portion 232, which surrounds a printed circuit board (PCB) 234. The PCB 234 has a power connector 236 for connecting the PCB 234 to the battery pack 122, and the PCB 234 is preferably provided with a plurality of LED indicators 238, which are visible through a plurality of holes 240 formed in corresponding positions in the housing cover portion 232. The plurality of LED indicators 238 indicate the energizing state of the electromagnetic field generating coil 130.

[0066] Preferably mounted on the printed circuit board 234 are a system on / off button 242 and a Bluetooth communication on / off button 244, which are visible through correspondingly positioned holes 246 and 248 formed in the housing cover portion 232.

[0067] The control unit 120 preferably communicates via Bluetooth with a computerized communication device 250, typically associated with a user, such as a tablet or a smartphone. Preferably, the computerized communication device 250 is a computerized communication device 250 on which an application is installed, as further described below.

[0068] It should be understood that, although in Figures 9A to 10B In the various illustrated embodiments, the computerized communication device 250 is shown to be held by the user of the wearable therapeutic device 100; however, the computerized communication device 250 may be held and associated with the wearable therapeutic device 100 by someone other than the user of the wearable therapeutic device 100. Additionally, as further described below, the wearable therapeutic device 100 may also be operated remotely, for example, by a provider such as a doctor or a therapist.

[0069] Control unit 120 preferably provides the following main functions:

[0070] Communication function 251, preferably via computerized communication device 250, such as... Figures 9A to 10B The mobile phone or tablet shown can be connected to an external server 252, which may be cloud-based. Figure 13This system stores multiple treatment plans to allow downloading multiple specific treatment plans for a given patient at a given time. This communication is preferably wireless, and the external server 252 may reside on the cloud. Preferably, the external server 252 communicates with one or more databases 253. Figure 13 The database 253 may also be cloud-based, storing multiple treatment protocols. These protocols may implement one or more suitable electromagnetic field therapies, particularly as taught in the aforementioned assignee's patent documents, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Alternatively, the control unit 120 may include a communication port, such as a Wi-Fi or cellular port, through which the communication function 251 communicates directly with the external server 252.

[0071] Wave generation function 254 is operable to control the current applied by the electromagnetic field generating coil 130 according to a plurality of specific treatment protocols downloaded for a given patient at a given time. Wave generation function 254 preferably generates a waveform from one or more waves, preferably selected from the group consisting of sine waves, triangular waves, and square waves, in a frequency range of 0 to 200 Hz. Alternatively, the waveform can be an arbitrary waveform, such as a combination of multiple frequencies. Wave generation function 254 preferably generates an alternating magnetic field of up to 500 Gauss RMS. More preferably, wave generation function 254 generates an alternating magnetic field of 10 Gauss RMS.

[0072] Feedback function 255 is operable to provide feedback, such as confirming the progress of the multiple specific treatment regimens.

[0073] It should be understood that, preferably, the user and a provider, such as a physician or therapist, preferably provide input to an external server 252 via a computerized communication device 250, preferably via an application installed thereon, which determines an initial specific treatment plan for the particular patient based at least in part on the provided input. Preferably, the patient can then continue the treatment plan using the wearable treatment device 100 along with the application, regardless of whether the provider's assistance is available. Alternatively, the input can be transmitted via a computerized communication device 275 (… Figure 13 Such as a tablet computer or a smartphone, it is typically associated with a service provider, such as a doctor, a hospital, or a clinic. Preferably, the computerized communication device 275 is a computerized communication device 275 on which an application is installed, as further described below.

[0074] Now for special reference Figure 8A and 8B It can be seen that the main mounting part 104 preferably includes a structure forming... The closure 282 comprises an elastic band 280 and an adjustable shoulder strap 284. Preferably, the elastic band 280 has a narrow portion 286 formed on a rearward portion therein, the narrow portion 286 extending through a channel 160 of the coil mounting portion 102. Preferably, the dimensions of the narrow portion 286 and the channel 160 provide selective vertical positioning of the coil mounting portion 102 on the main mounting portion 104. It should be understood that the pressure exerted by the elastic band 280 when closed on a patient's body, and the action of the shoulder strap 284 when fitted snugly to the patient and engaging the mounting channel 162 of the coil mounting portion 102, hold the coil mounting portion 102 in a desired vertical position relative to the main mounting portion 104.

[0075] The adjustment of the tightness of the shoulder strap 284 is effective for positioning the upper part of the coil mounting portion 102 relative to the patient's back and head. This can be achieved by displaying a relatively loose direction of the shoulder strap 284. Figure 11A and 11B In a relatively tight direction relative to the display shoulder strap 284 Figure 12A and 12B A comparison is made so that the upper portion of the coil mounting portion 102 and the head-encircling portion 114 are forward relative to the patient. Specifically, as... Figure 12B As shown, the tightening of the shoulder strap 284 is preferably positioned at the head wrap portion 114 such that the patient's head is located at the center of the head wrap portion 114, thereby located at the center of the electromagnetic field induced by the electromagnetic field generating coil 130.

[0076] It should be understood that the provision of the elastic band 280 of the main mounting portion 104, together with the elastic coil support substrate 112, provides the patient using the wearable therapeutic device 100 with a customized comfortable fit between the wearable therapeutic device 100 and the body, more specifically, the spinal contour.

[0077] In an alternative embodiment, the main mounting portion 104 may be in the form of a vest.

[0078] Now refer to another source Figure 13 This is a simplified block diagram of a system 300 that treats multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system by applying multiple electromagnetic fields, and is suitable for use with the wearable therapeutic device 100 of Figures 1 to 8B.

[0079] like Figure 13As shown, system 300 preferably includes an external server 252, which preferably communicates with one or more databases 253, the databases 253 providing storage for information related to multiple treatment protocols and information related to multiple patients treated using the multiple treatment protocols. Figure 13 As can be seen further, database 253 can receive additional information related to multiple treatments, such as success rate information, from other sources, such as other treatment providers 302, and can also provide overall data to other sources.

[0080] like Figure 13 As shown and described above, the electronic control unit 120 of the wearable therapeutic device 100 preferably communicates with an external server 252 providing multiple treatment options via an application installed on a computerized communication device 250, preferably as a waveform comprising a list of multiple frequencies, multiple intensities, and multiple durations, described according to a formula of an integral of a vector of frequencies, multiple intensities, and multiple durations of the waveform to be generated. The control unit 120 preferably includes a waveform generator that generates a current between -10A and 10A in the waveform provided by the external server 252, a scheme unique to the individual using the wearable therapeutic device 100 for treatment. Alternatively, as described above, the electronic control unit 120 can be operated to communicate directly with the external server 252.

[0081] The computerized communication device 250 preferably provides the following functions via the application installed thereon:

[0082] The treatment feedback receiving function is operable to receive feedback, such as multiple patient parameters sensed in real time by various sensors. These sensors may include, but are not limited to, EEG and EMG sensors 290, such as... Figure 9B and 10A As shown, they can be mounted on a head covering 292 and / or a glove 294 worn by the patient before and / or during and / or after treatment. It is understood that, although in Figure 9B and 10A In the various illustrated embodiments, multiple sensors 290 are mounted on a headgear 292 and a glove 294, but the multiple sensors 290 may also be mounted directly on the patient's skin. Alternatively, in an embodiment where the electronic control unit 120 of the wearable therapeutic device 100 communicates directly with an external server 252, multiple patient parameters sensed in real time by multiple sensors, such as the multiple sensors 290, may be received by the electronic control unit 120 for transmission to the server 252 via feedback function 255.

[0083] The device provides communication functionality between a control unit 120 of the wearable therapeutic device 100 and an external server 252, which may be cloud-based. The computerized communication device 250, such as a tablet or smartphone, is used to identify the specific patient and the specific wearable therapeutic device 100 to match them with the given treatment. The computerized communication device 250 receives the treatment plan associated with the specific patient from the external server 252 and transmits the treatment plan to the control unit 120 for execution. The computerized communication device 250 receives operational information related to the treatment delivery from the control unit 120 and transmits the operational information, along with the feedback (e.g., from multiple sensors 290), to the external server 252, which records the information of the specific patient for further retrieval. The external server 252 also uses the provided operational information to verify the operation of the wearable therapeutic device 100.

[0084] The external server 252 preferably performs the following multiple verification checks before transmitting the information related to the current treatment: a battery power check to ensure that the battery 222 has sufficient power to complete the current treatment, and identification of the specific wearable treatment device 100 being used and the user / patient currently assigned to it, to ensure that the appropriate multiple treatment parameters are transmitted to the control unit 120 for application to the user / patient. Additionally, the external server 252 preferably receives feedback from the control unit 120 during the treatment to ensure that the control unit 120 is applying the correct multiple treatment parameters.

[0085] The remote participation function, preferably via the application installed thereon and a similar application installed on a provider, such as a physician or therapist, via a communication device, such as a tablet or a smartphone, allows the provider to remotely participate in the treatment and monitor the patient's activities and progress.

[0086] The system upgrade function ensures that the wearable treatment device 100 uses the latest treatment plan information.

[0087] Additional therapeutic functions provide the patient with a range of additional therapies beyond the EMF treatment, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and / or multiple strategies and tasks, to enhance the effects of the treatment, thereby promoting the patient's recovery, and to provide entertainment for the patient during the EMF treatment.

[0088] The patient feedback function provides the patient with feedback on their progress, for example from an external server 252 or from their provider.

[0089] The system allows the patient to participate in a social community. This community provides the patient with access to multiple individuals with similar conditions to discuss their symptoms and / or treatments and / or other social interactions. Additionally, the patient can contact multiple doctors and other healthcare professionals for help / guidance. The social community can also provide multiple updates on the patient's specific situation, as well as general emotional and social support.

[0090] It is understood that some or all of the above functions can be provided in conjunction with a media / social hub application 310 installed on the computerized communication device 250.

[0091] Additionally, it should be noted that the application installed on the computerized communication device 250 can communicate simultaneously with one or more wearable therapeutic devices 100 and is also operable to provide patient data, for example, in the form of a patient tracking log and multiple analyses related to the patient and / or the treatment, associated with each of the wearable therapeutic devices 100. For example, multiple users / patients in the same location, each associated with a different wearable therapeutic device 100, can use the same computerized communication device 250.

[0092] Alternatively or concurrently, system 300 may include at least one computerized communication device 275, such as a tablet or a smartphone, associated with a service provider, such as a physician, a hospital, or a clinic. Preferably, the computerized communication device 275 is a computerized communication device 275 on which an application is installed, and its various functions will be further described below.

[0093] It should be understood that some or all of the functions described above with reference to the computerized communication device 250 may also be included in an application installed on the computerized communication device 275.

[0094] The computerized communication device 275 preferably provides, via the application installed thereon, several additional functions:

[0095] Multiple device functions are provided for simultaneously operating one or more wearable therapeutic devices 100 and collecting data from them. The computerized communication device 275 can also access relevant clinical data relating to multiple different users / patients receiving treatment, to assist the provider, such as a physician or therapist, in patient management by providing patient data, for example in the form of a patient tracking log and multiple analyses related to the patient and / or the treatment. Additionally, the application installed on the computerized communication device 275 preferably provides treatment update functionality operable to monitor patient progress and improve the treatment required for the specific patient. The application installed on the computerized communication device 275 preferably allows the provider to modify the treatment, particularly based on external information, patient progress, and neurological examinations.

[0096] It should also be noted that the application installed on computerized communication device 250 or computerized communication device 275 can also provide patient management functions, particularly in the form of tracking the patient's medication administration, multiple treatment courses, and the use of the wearable therapeutic device 100, and providing this data to server 252. Server 252 will preferably maintain the patient activity information and provide a record of multiple treatments and progress.

[0097] Server 252 will also preferably provide patient information to the provider via the application installed on computerized communication device 275 for later analysis, enabling the medical and treatment team to assess patient activity and progress. Additionally, the application installed on computerized communication device 275 preferably includes data retrieval and analysis capabilities, operable to retrieve stored information from server 252 and other sources, and generate statistical analyses and demographics for a patient. The application installed on computerized communication device 275 may also include telemedicine provisioning capabilities 320, operable to provide multiple patients with access to multiple external telemedicine services 330.

[0098] Understandably, the communication between the electronic control unit 120 and the server 252 enables the patient to receive multiple treatments using the wearable body therapy device 100 in multiple different locations during the rehabilitation process, such as a hospital, a clinic, a nursing center, a rehabilitation facility, their own home, or any other suitable location, in a comfortable and appropriate position. Additionally, the wearable body therapy device 100 allows the patient to participate in other activities during the EMF treatment, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and cognitive training.

[0099] The wearable therapeutic device 100 preferably generates multiple therapeutically beneficial electromagnetic fields in its vicinity for treating multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system, particularly as described in the assigned patent documents cited above, the multiple teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0100] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the wearable therapeutic device 100 of Figures 1 to 8B can be used as part of a system for treating multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system, as described below, for example, with reference to Figure 13 The description includes a database indicating multiple electromagnetic frequencies associated with multiple specific motor functions in a sample of multiple healthy individuals; an initial treatment plan generator that receives information identifying multiple impaired motor functions of a given patient and uses the database to generate an initial treatment plan, the initial treatment plan being performed on the patient prior to a neuroelectrical examination, not based on a neuroelectrical examination of the patient, and an electromagnetic field generator capable of operatively applying electromagnetic energy to the patient.

[0101] Alternatively or additionally, the wearable therapeutic devices of Figures 1 to 8B may be used with any other suitable system for treating the various neurological disorders of the central nervous system, including but not limited to those described in the various patent documents of the assignee cited above, the various teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0102] Alternatively or otherwise, see below. Figure 13 The described system can be used with any suitable device other than the device described above with reference to Figures 1 to 8B, and the wearable therapeutic device 100 of Figures 1 to 8B can be used with any other suitable therapeutic system for treating multiple neurological disorders of the central nervous system, including but not limited to those described in the aforementioned assigned patent documents, the multiple teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0103] It is understood that the wearable therapeutic device 100 and server 252, together with multiple databases 253, can establish an initial treatment plan based on an identified patient's impaired motor function and / or other functions, without waiting for a neurological examination of the patient. It should also be understood that the treatment plan can be based, in particular, on external data, patient progression, and / or changes in the patient's neurological examination over time.

[0104] Those skilled in the art will understand that this invention is not limited to the specific details shown and described above. Rather, the scope of this invention includes multiple combinations and sub-combinations of the various novel features described above, as well as their equivalents, which are not part of the prior art.

Claims

1. A wearable therapeutic device for treating multiple neurological disorders and conditions of the central nervous system, characterized by applying multiple electromagnetic fields to it: The device includes: A coil mounting portion includes a head-wrap portion and an electromagnetic field generating coil, the head-wrap portion being locable relative to a patient's head and extending to a rear portion being locable relative to a patient's back, the electromagnetic field generating coil extending from the head-wrap portion along a length of the rear portion. as well as One main installation component; The coil mounting portion is detachably mounted on the main mounting portion.

2. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The coil mounting portion is selectively positioned relative to the main body mounting portion.

3. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The device also includes an electronic control unit.

4. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The coil mounting portion includes: A coil support substrate is formed to define the head surrounding portion and the rear portion; and The electromagnetic field generating coil is mounted on the coil support substrate.

5. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The device includes an electronic control unit; wherein the electromagnetic field generating coil is a single coil connected to the electronic control unit at multiple opposite ends thereof.

6. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The electromagnetic field generating coil is formed from a flat braided conductor.

7. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The electromagnetic field generating coils are arranged in the interconnected upper and lower electromagnetic field generating coil winding sections.

8. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The electromagnetic field generating coil comprises multiple coil windings, which are held together in a stacked orientation by multiple connectors.

9. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The upper electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion extends along a top edge of the coil support substrate adjacent to the head surrounding portion, and extends vertically within it along a length of the rear portion.

10. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The lower electromagnetic field generating coil winding portion extends along a bottom edge of the coil support substrate adjacent to its head surrounding portion, and extends vertically along a length of the rear portion adjacent to its edge.

11. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The control unit provides at least one of the following functions: Communicate with an external server that stores multiple treatment options in order to download multiple specific treatment options for a given patient at a given time; The wave generation function is operable to control the application of current to the electromagnetic field generating coil according to the plurality of specific treatment protocols for a given patient at a given time. as well as The feedback function is operable to provide feedback confirming the progress of the multiple specific treatment regimens.

12. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The control unit provides at least two of the following functions: Communicate with an external server that stores multiple treatment options in order to download multiple specific treatment options for a given patient at a given time; The wave generation function is operable to control the application of current to the electromagnetic field generating coil according to the plurality of specific treatment protocols for a given patient at a given time. as well as The feedback function is operable to provide feedback confirming the progress of the multiple specific treatment regimens.

13. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The control unit provides all of the following functions: Communicate with an external server that stores multiple treatment options in order to download multiple specific treatment options for a given patient at a given time; The wave generation function is operable to control the application of current to the electromagnetic field generating coil according to the plurality of specific treatment protocols for a given patient at a given time. as well as The feedback function is operable to provide feedback confirming the progress of the multiple specific treatment regimens.

14. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The main mounting portion includes an elastic band, which has a narrow section formed on one of its rear sides.

15. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 14, characterized in that: The coil mounting portion includes a channel through which the elastic band extends, thereby providing selective vertical positioning of the coil mounting portion on the main mounting portion.

16. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The main mounting portion includes a shoulder strap.

17. The wearable therapeutic device for the body as described in claim 16, characterized in that: The shoulder strap is configured to position the coil mounting portion relative to a patient.

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