124 results about "Muscle Stimulation" patented technology

The invention provides a muscle stimulation adjusting method and system based on gait detection. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring lower limb biomechanical data; performing phase recognition according to a dynamic programming algorithm, and constructing a pressure center track to perform feature extraction to obtain gait features; carrying out feature analysis on the gait features through a reverse dynamics model and a machine learning model, and carrying out output judgment according to a double-model collaborative decision-making mechanism to obtain a stimulation parameter decision-making result; generating an electrical stimulation waveform according to the decision result, and applying differential electrical stimulation to the target muscle in the gait cycle to obtain a stimulation scheme; and monitoring stimulated myoelectricity feedback signals and gait changes, and carrying out parameter updating by calculating a signal change rate and analyzing a motion track error to obtain an updating scheme. According to the method, through a double decision-making mechanism of the reverse dynamics model and the machine learning model and a real-time feedback regulation mechanism, the gait phase recognition precision is improved, and precise regulation and control of stimulation parameters are realized.

The invention discloses a multifunctional leg sleeve for auxiliary treatment of lower limb lymphedema, which comprises a leg sleeve body, a pressure sensing unit, a temperature and humidity sensing unit, an air bag pressure unit, a heating unit, an electrical stimulation unit, an impedance measuring unit and a portable force-electricity-heat cooperative intervention controller, the leg sleeve is characterized in that the pressure sensor and the temperature and humidity sensor monitor internal environment parameters of the leg sleeve body, drive the air bag pressure unit to perform self-adaptive pressurization, and drive the heating element and the electrical stimulation electrode to perform intelligent heating medicine application and muscle stimulation at the same time; the main control unit is driven to adjust the pressure, the temperature and the stimulation intensity of the air bag pressurizing unit, the heating unit and the electrical stimulation unit; in the wearing period, the device uploads data to a mobile phone and a cloud server terminal for data analysis, optimal pressure, temperature and electrical stimulation regulation prescriptions are provided for a user, and a good treatment effect is achieved.

High-frequency irreversible electroporation (H-FIRE) is a tissue ablation modality employing bursts of electrical pulses in a positive phase-interphase delay-negative phase-interpulse delay pattern. Despite accumulating evidence suggesting the significance of these delays, their effects on therapeutic outcomes from clinically-relevant H-FIRE waveforms have not been studied extensively. The present invention provides methods of pulse delivery, including delays, that mitigate bubble formation and / or minimize the risk of arcing, such as due to the presence of bubbles, and / or minimize muscle stimulation are described herein.

The invention belongs to the cross technical field of rehabilitation engineering and neural engineering, and relates to an exercise rehabilitation system and method based on layered stimulation navigation and a closed-loop brain-computer interface, and the exercise rehabilitation system comprises a layered stimulation navigation module, a brain-computer interaction module, a multi-channel functional electrical stimulation module and an exercise feedback module. The layered stimulation navigation module outputs different stimulation schemes for the superficial layer muscle stimulation area and the deep layer muscle stimulation area; the brain-computer interaction module is used for outputting a decoding result capable of representing the motion intention of the convalescent; the multi-channel functional electrical stimulation module calls a stimulation scheme according to a decoding result, loads an injection current to a working electrode determined by the stimulation scheme, implements electrical stimulation and generates a motion response; the motion feedback module collects and fuses the multi-mode feedback signals under the motion response, generates a stimulation parameter adjustment signal used for adjusting a stimulation scheme executed in the previous rehabilitation period, and outputs a neural feedback signal used for guiding the rehabilitation person to adjust the motion imagination.

Systems and methods for communicating brain waves or control signals via body communication from the brain to body extremities to control or activate body parts or even external devices. An EEG coupler / transceiver couples to a person's scalp, wherein the EEG coupler / transceiver comprises an EEG electrode to receive a brain wave from the person, an EEG body communication coupler and an EEG antenna to transmit a signal via the EEG body communication coupler. An activator coupler / transceiver couples to the person's body to stimulate a muscle of the person's body, wherein the activator coupler / transceiver comprises a muscle activator, an activator body communication coupler, and an activator antenna to receive the signal via the activator body communication coupler.

The invention relates to a limb-sensor-stimulator arrangement comprising a sensor part (1) to be fastened in a shoe, or in or to a sock (2), or to a cuff (35), comprising a sensor sole (30) or sensors (4) in the sole of a sock (2) or a cuff, in each case for a foot (17) of a patient; wherein: the sensor part (1) comprises sensors (4) in gait-line-typical sole portions (3) of the sole (30); and each sole portion (3) has at least one sensor (4) which is or can be connected to at least one controller (6) via a data link (5); and the controller (6) itself is connected to stimulators / actuators (7) for controlled transmission of information to the patient; at least two, preferably four, and at most thirteen gait-line-typical sole portions (3) are formed in the sensor part (1), each of which has at least one sensor (4) which is operatively connected to one stimulator (7) or to a plurality of stimulators (7a, 7b, 7n) via the data link (5) and via the controller (6); or some of the sensors are connected to one stimulator (7) each; and the first stimulators (7a) and the second stimulators (7b) or the nth stimulators (7n) are designed such that, when used, they can be fastened to muscle areas (8) on a leg (19) or to other muscle areas (8) of the patient body (12) - in particular at the upper end of the calf - and can emit independent flat muscle-stimulating signals - instead of conventional neural stimulating signals - to the patient body (12), which muscle-stimulating signals are triggered by sensor activities of the sensors (4); and each stimulator (7) is designed to be vibrationally muscle-stimulating - in the sense of a muscle-activating, and simultaneously therapeutic, intervention on the muscle - for each determined muscle group (8) with which it is associated.

Systems and methods can be implemented in which an electromagnetic charge is used to strengthen, tone, and firm muscle tissues. For example, the method may include receiving parameters for operation of a magnetic muscle stimulation device. The method may also include causing, based on the received parameters, a first alternating current having a first phase to flow through a first coil and generate a first time-varying magnetic field that induces a first electric charge in muscle tissue under a skin surface of a patient when the first applicator surface is positioned substantially on and parallel to the skin surface of the patient. The method may also include causing a second alternating current having a second phase to flow through a second coil in a similar manner. Optionally, a phase offset between the first and second phases may be adjusted to limit to a predetermined maximum electric charge.

Example described herein include energizing techniques for ablation. In some examples, a self-sizable ablation device may include a flexible circuit including multiple segments of electrodes. Generator circuitry may individually energize electrodes of the multiple segments. The generator circuitry may utilize pulsed electric fields to control activation of selected segments of electrodes of the multiple segments of electrodes to control an amount of energy applied to the treatment region below an energy threshold for muscle stimulation. In some examples, the generator circuitry may provide pulses to segments of electrodes in a bipolar or monopolar manner. By selecting areas of ablation by selectively activating segments of electrodes in a sequence, and an amount and polarities of voltages or currents for energizing electrodes, muscle stimulation may be reduced. Examples of waveforms for use in energy delivery are described.

High-frequency irreversible electroporation (H-FIRE) is a tissue ablation modality employing bursts of electrical pulses in a positive phase-interphase delay-negative phase-interpulse delay pattern. Despite accumulating evidence suggesting the significance of these delays, their effects on therapeutic outcomes from clinically-relevant H-FIRE waveforms have not been studied extensively. The present invention provides methods of pulse delivery, including delays, that mitigate bubble formation and / or minimize the risk of arcing, such as due to the presence of bubbles, and / or minimize muscle stimulation are described herein.

An arthritis pain treatment device includes: a pulsed electromagnetic generator that operates to activate cells of a body joint, generates a magnetic field to the body joint, and changes polarity of the magnetic field; a low-level laser generator that operates to reduce inflammation at the body joint, generates light of a predetermined wavelength to the body joint, and changes brightness of the light; an electric muscle stimulation generator that operates to induce contraction and relaxation of muscles of the body joint and applies current to the muscles of the body joint; a heat generator that generates heat to the muscles around the body joint in order to generate flow of blood around the body joint; and a controller that controls the pulsed electromagnetic generator, the low-level laser generator, the electric muscle stimulation generator, and the heat generator in accordance with instructions from a user.

The invention relates to a neuromuscular stimulation system with a myoelectricity feedback function. The neuromuscular stimulation system comprises a power supply module used for supplying power to the whole system; the surface myoelectricity module is used for sensing the neuromuscular state of the stimulated part and serving as a reference of a driving signal of the muscle stimulation module; the muscle stimulation module is used for outputting electric stimulation pulses with appropriate and variable frequency and pulse width; and the integrated controller module is used for acquiring myoelectricity information sensed by the surface myoelectricity module, performing noise reduction processing and feature extraction to obtain a driving control signal of the muscle stimulation module, generating reference voltage with corresponding amplitude according to the magnitude of the driving control signal, acting on the muscle stimulation module, and further controlling and adjusting stimulation parameters output by the muscle stimulation module. According to the neuromuscular stimulation system with the myoelectricity feedback function, output is safe and reliable, operation is easy, muscle force information of a stimulated part can be fed back in real time, the size of stimulation parameters can be adjusted in a self-adaptive mode according to conditions, and the stimulation efficiency is effectively improved.

A meibomian gland therapeutic apparatus based on electric muscle stimulation comprises an upper meibomian plate heating plate and a lower meibomian plate heating electrode plate. The upper meibomian heating sheet is used for heating the upper eyelid and softening the meibomian fat in the upper meibomian gland; the lower tarsal plate heating electrode plate has the functions of heating and electrical stimulation, the electrical stimulation area of the lower tarsal plate heating electrode plate makes contact with the eyelids, electrical stimulation signals are evenly transmitted to the orbiculus oculi muscle nerves, and instant eye movement is triggered. The meibomian fat is softened through heating, pressure is generated through interaction of eyeballs and eyelids in the instant eye period, the meibomian fat is promoted to be discharged, and meibomian gland channels are dredged. The equipment is equipped with a control circuit, so that the heating temperature and the electrical stimulation intensity and frequency can be accurately adjusted to meet the treatment requirements of different patients. The therapeutic apparatus is simple and reliable in structure and easy and convenient to operate, does not need anesthetics, can be used by patients at home by themselves, and has the advantages of high efficiency, safety and convenience.

Systems and methods can be implemented in which an electromagnetic charge is used to strengthen, tone, and firm muscle tissues. For example, a magnetic muscle stimulation device may be provided that includes a processor and a device applicator having a housing and a coil positioned within in the housing. The processor may be configured to receive parameters for operation of the device applicator, and to cause, based on the received parameters, an alternating current to flow through the coil to generate a time-varying magnetic field that induces an integrated electric charge or electrical conductivity in a portion of tissue under a skin surface of a patient.

A mobility impaired rehabilitation wheelchair having both a manual mode of operation and a motorized mode of operation for use by a wheelchair occupant in providing efficient and reliable leg exercising for improving circulation and providing muscular stimulation. The mobility impaired rehabilitation wheelchair has an electrical motor and shaft movement that is compact in nature for enabling the motorized mode of operation and the mechanical design provides the wheelchair occupant with a leaver to control movement and the ability to disconnect motion in the manual mode of operation.

1. The name of the product of this design: Portable biofeedback stimulation therapy device (eResume M4). 2. The purpose of the product with this appearance design: it can be separated from the PC and used in a portable system to realize biofeedback signal acquisition, biofeedback treatment, medium-frequency neuromuscular stimulation treatment, and low-frequency neuromuscular stimulation treatment. 3. The design key point of this appearance design product lies in the shape. 4. The picture or photo that best illustrates the design points: three-dimensional picture.

A sports device with an integrated muscle stimulation system is proposed, comprising: one or more actuators at at least one area where a contact surface with a user is provided, wherein the actuators are configured to perform muscle stimulation; at least one control unit configured to control the actuators; and at least one power supply unit configured to supply the actuators and the control unit with electrical energy, wherein the control unit is configured to control the actuators in such a way that they stimulate the user's muscles to assist the user in performing an operation of the sports device. Furthermore, a method for controlling a muscle stimulation system arranged in the sports device is proposed.

The invention relates to medicine, and more particularly to a novel method for the control of stepping movements in patients with traumatic injuries or diseases of the spinal cord and / or the brain using transcutaneous electrical stimulation, which includes continuously stimulating the spinal cord at the level of the C5-C6, T11-T12 and L1-L2 vertebrae and simultaneously creating a synergistic effect to control foot movement by means of spatial-temporal stimulation of the flexor and extensor muscles of the lower leg in the corresponding phases of the gait cycle. This combined spinal and muscular stimulation enables a coordinated, complete gait, in which the patient is able to control the stepping movements, including controlling foot movements.

The utility model discloses a remote control heating active muscle stimulator, which relates to the field of muscle stimulation equipment, and comprises a remote controller and a receiver, the receiver is composed of two stimulator units, the two stimulator units are electrically connected through a wire, each stimulator unit comprises a machine box and a sticking type heating electrode plate, and the machine box is provided with a heating electrode. A large female buckle and two small female buckles are arranged on the machine box, a large male buckle and two small male buckles are arranged on the heating electrode plate, the large male buckle and the large female buckle are electrically connected in a plug-in mode, and the heating electrode plate and the machine box are directly connected and pasted and fixed to the body part, needing to be acted, of a user. Through cooperation of the machine box and the heating electrode slice, electric pulse treatment can be conducted on an affected part, the effects of exciting neuromuscular tissue, promoting local blood circulation and easing pain can be achieved, meanwhile, the heating electrode slice can emit heat, the hot compress effect is achieved, and the ice-cold discomfort caused when the heating electrode slice makes contact with the skin is improved.

The present application discloses a method and system for automatic overcurrent protection based on a lumbar muscle stimulation device, which relates to the field of wearable devices and intelligent control technology, and is used to realize overcurrent protection of an intelligently regulated lumbar muscle stimulation device; the intelligent muscle stimulation system includes at least a lumbar muscle stimulation device, and at least an acceleration sensor, an electromyography sensor, and an electrode unit are provided in the lumbar muscle stimulation device; in the method, whether the electrical stimulation mode is abnormal is determined based on the electromyography signal parameter sequence of the target user in the first time period collected by the electromyography sensor and the motion state detected by the acceleration sensor, and current intensity control is performed when the electrical stimulation mode is abnormal, and different electrode current intensities are adapted in the current intensity control to perform intelligent current regulation and / or abnormality reminder.

Some embodiments include a system with a sensor with electrodes including an active electrode and a receiving electrode that is in physical contact with skin of a patient forming an electrical circuit with control electronics of a controller that can measure an electrical parameter using an active electrode and a receiving electrode within a closed loop electrical muscle stimulation system. A sense electrical pulse can be applied to the tissue using the sensor, an electrical parameter measured from the tissue, and a stimulation pulse applied to the tissue based at least in part on the measured electrical parameter. The stimulation is adjustably controlled by the controller to maintain a constant power output to the tissue based on the electrical parameter. A good is coupled to a computer readable medium configured to store usage data, the usage data relating to the patient's use of the good.

Systems and methods for transmitting brainwaves or control signals via body communication from the brain to the ends of the body to control or activate body parts or even external devices. An EEG coupler / transceiver couples to a person's scalp, comprising an EEG electrode for receiving a brainwave from the person, an EEG body communication coupler, and an EEG antenna for transmitting a signal via the EEG body communication coupler. An activator coupler / transceiver couples to the person's body to stimulate a muscle, comprising a muscle activator, an activator body communication coupler, and an activator antenna for receiving the signal via the activator body communication coupler.

Systems and methods for communicating brain waves or control signals from the brain to the limbs of the body via body communication to control or activate a body part or even an external device. An EEG coupler / transceiver is coupled to the scalp of a person, wherein the EEG coupler / transceiver includes EEG electrodes for receiving brain waves from the person, an EEG body communication coupler, and an EEG antenna for transmitting signals via the EEG body communication coupler. An activator coupler / transceiver is coupled to a body of a person to stimulate a muscle of the body of the person, wherein the activator coupler / transceiver includes a muscle activator, an activator body communication coupler, and an activator antenna for receiving the signal via the activator body communication coupler.

To provide an electrode sheet capable of completely and accurately adapting to individual muscles, improving transmission efficiency of an electric signal, and further effectively enhancing a stimulation effect to the muscles, a permeation effect of an active ingredient to the skin, and an effect related to lift-up of the skin.SOLUTION: Disclosed is an electrode sheet for a beauty device, including at least a conductive electrode and an insulation sheet main body made of a flexible material having an adhesive and / or elasticity, wherein the electrode forms a shape corresponding to a shape of a muscle, the electrode is fixed to the insulation sheet main body, and the insulation sheet main body has a connection portion for detachably connecting to the beauty device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The utility model relates to the wearable technical field, and provides multifunctional energy shorts which comprise an energy shorts body, the energy shorts body is provided with a control box connector and an electrode plate array capable of being flexibly combined, and the electrode plate array capable of being flexibly combined comprises a transverse combination mode, a longitudinal combination mode and an inclined combination mode. An electrode plate group is formed in each combination mode, and the electrode plate group in each combination mode and the muscle form a current conduction path. The electrode slice array which can be flexibly combined is arranged in the energy shorts, so that transverse, longitudinal and oblique combination modes can be formed among the electrode slices, and a current conduction path is formed between the electrode slices and muscles in each combination mode. Muscle stimulation can be flexibly and variously carried out according to user requirements, the muscle stimulation effect is improved, and meanwhile the use motivation and satisfaction degree of a user are improved.

Example described herein include energizing techniques for ablation. In some examples, a self-sizable ablation device may include a flexible circuit including multiple segments of electrodes. Generator circuitry may individually energize electrodes of the multiple segments. The generator circuitry may utilize pulsed electric fields to control activation of selected segments of electrodes of the multiple segments of electrodes to control an amount of energy applied to the treatment region below an energy threshold for muscle stimulation. In some examples, the generator circuitry may provide pulses to segments of electrodes in a bipolar or monopolar manner. By selecting areas of ablation by selectively activating segments of electrodes in a sequence, and an amount and polarities of voltages or currents for energizing electrodes, muscle stimulation may be reduced. Examples of waveforms for use in energy delivery are described.

Systems and methods for virtual fencing are provided herein. A virtual fencing device may include an electrode configured to perform electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). The device may include a positioning system configured to determine a position of the device. The device may include a microcontroller engaged with the electrode and the positioning system. The microcontroller may be configured to activate the electrode in response to the position of the device relative to one or more virtual boundaries.

The present invention relates to the technical field of acupuncture treatment, and in particular to a novel acupuncture treatment method based on a combination of multiple acupoints for adjusting body shape, adjusting qi, and treating spirit. The method comprises the following steps: determining the patient's body distorted shape through inspection and palpation; selecting corresponding adjusting muscles according to the distorted shape, using fine needles to stimulate the muscles, and restoring muscle strength and elasticity; performing pulse diagnosis according to the decoction pulse method to determine the specific situation of the patient's qi disorder; selecting corresponding qi regulating acupoints according to the pulse diagnosis results, and using fine needles for acupuncture and pulse adjustment; selecting corresponding treating spirit acupoints by observing the patient's mental state, and using fine needles for acupuncture and treating spirit; continuously monitoring the changes in the patient's morphology, qi and mental state, and adjusting the acupuncture scheme according to the changes. The present invention proposes a novel acupuncture treatment method based on a combination of multiple acupoints for adjusting body shape, adjusting qi, and treating spirit, aiming to simplify the operation process, improve the standardization of treatment, and maintain or enhance the treatment effect.

A therapeutic toothbrush is disclosed, comprising a light emitter and an electro- muscle stimulation (EMS) transducer, both controlled by a controller located in the handle. The light emitter and EMS transducer are configured to operate simultaneously, delivering synergistic therapeutic light and EMS from the head of the toothbrush to target localised areas of oral tissue. The light therapy promotes collagen production and improves tissue elasticity, while the EMS enhances muscle tone and circulation, particularly within the palate. This combination may help address conditions such as snoring and sleep apnoea by improving muscle tone and overall oral tissue health.

A gait management apparatus applies stimulation to a user suffering from a neurological disease (such as Parkinson's Disease) gait dysfunction. Motion sensors are arranged to be worn by a patient, and electrical stimulation electrodes are on the legs for stimulation. A controller receives motion sensing signals, and processes these signals to generate stimulation signals for operation of the electrodes to stimulate limb movement upon detection of a gait abnormality. There may be a user actuator for user actuation of electrical stimulation, and the inputs may be a series of taps. The controller may provide signals to prevent occurrence of freezing of gait when it senses that a patient is walking or has an intention to walk. Also, it may apply stimulation at an intensity level which is insufficient for functional muscle stimulation but sufficiently high to trigger activation of efferent nerves.

A vehicle seat is provided, wherein within the vehicle seat and in the area of ​​at least one seat contact surface with the occupant are arranged: a controllable massage system comprising at least one massage actuator fillable with a medium and configured to perform a massage function, and a controllable muscle stimulation system comprising at least one stimulation actuator configured to perform electrical or magnetic stimulation, wherein each massage actuator and each stimulation actuator are integrated into a controllable applicator unit such that they are controlled together. In one embodiment, either the outer shell of each massage actuator serves as the stimulation actuator. In an alternative embodiment, each stimulation actuator is formed as a pocket and accommodates one massage actuator surrounded by an outer shell impermeable to the medium.Furthermore, a seating system, a vehicle and a method for controlling an applicator device arranged in the vehicle seat are provided.