156 results about "Muscle Stimulation" patented technology

Various aspects of this disclosure relate to a prosthetic cover comprising an array of sensors, which transmit signals to an array of electrodes in a liner that fits over a residual limb of an amputee. Different interactions with the prosthetic cover cause different activation of the electrodes to transmit electrical current through different areas of the residual limb and modulate neurons differently within the residual limb. Various aspects of this disclosure also relate to a prosthetic liner with a substrate that includes electrodes for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and / or electronic muscle stimulation for a residual limb.

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.

Disclosed is an electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) system and method capable of controlling multiple channels to target specific body parts. The EMS system includes a plurality of electrode pads positioned on a wearable main body or in direct contact with the user's body. These pads are spaced apart to correspond with various body parts. A control unit sends control signals through individual channels to the electrode pads, enabling selective stimulation. The control unit determines which electrode pads to activate based on the target location and desired intensity of muscle stimulation, allowing for precise and customizable EMS application.

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.

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 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.

A system for providing muscle stimulation, is provided. The system comprising a display device configured to display one or more actions to be performed by a user, the one or more actions involving the use of one or more target muscles which are to be stimulated. The system further comprises an electrical stimulation module having an electrical pulse generator coupled with at least one electrode assembly wearable by the user on a body part having the one or more target muscles, wherein the electrical stimulation module is configured to deliver electrical pulses to the one or more target muscles of the user in a stimulation pattern and measure a response of the one or more target muscles to the delivered electrical pulses. Furthermore, a controller is associated with the electrical stimulation module and the display device, wherein the controller is configured to control the display device and the stimulation pattern of the electrical stimulation module based on the response of the one or more target muscles.

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.

The utility model relates to a headgear muscle excitation appliance with a lower lip shield, and belongs to the technical field of orthodontic appliances. In order to solve the problems that the existing headgear muscle excitation appliance cannot stimulate the development of the lower jawbone and cannot eliminate the tension effect of chin muscles, the headgear muscle excitation appliance is provided with a muscle excitation appliance body, the front end of the muscle excitation appliance body is provided with an upper jaw labial arch and a lower lip blocking part, and the upper jaw labial arch is clamped at the gingiva of two upper canine teeth of a patient; the lower lip blocking part is located on the oral vestibule of the lower lip of the patient, the lower lip of the patient is guided and supported outwards through the arch-shaped supporting piece and the two blocking pieces, and the tension effect of chin muscles is eliminated. According to the structure, the direct acting force of the lower lip on the teeth can be effectively weakened, the posture of the lower lip is improved, normal development of the lower jawbone is promoted, and great application value and popularization prospects are achieved clinically.

To provide a novel technique using an EMS.SOLUTION: Provided is a psychosomatic state improvement device having: a muscle stimulation unit including an electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) electrode; and a control unit for outputting, to the muscle stimulation unit, a pulse signal emitted in a stimulation pattern for improving a target psychosomatic state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Apparatus and methods for treating back pain are provided, in which an implantable stimulator is configured to communicate with an external control system, the implantable stimulator providing a neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy designed to cause muscle contraction to rehabilitate the muscle, restore neural drive and restore spinal stability; the implantable stimulator further including one or more of a number of additional therapeutic modalities, including a module that provides analgesic stimulation; a module that monitors muscle performance and adjusts the muscle stimulation regime; and / or a module that provides longer term pain relief by selectively and repeatedly ablating nerve fibers. In an alternative embodiment, a standalone implantable RF ablation system is described.

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.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device, wherein the device comprises a skin patch, configured to attach to the skin surface of the perineum of a subject suffering from premature ejaculation, wherein the skin patch contains electrodes configured to deliver electrical impulses transcutaneously to the bulbcavernosus muscle of the subject, wherein the transcutaneously delivered electrical impulses are configured to treat premature ejaculation.

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.