55 results about "Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation" patented technology

The invention relates to a system for synchronized respiratory muscular electrical stimulation of a patient. The system comprises: a transcutaneous electrostimulation of the respiratory muscles (TERM) system comprising one or more skin electrodes configured to be placed over the respiratory muscles of the patient; at least one sensor for sensing the breathing state of the patient; and a processor configured to receive the breathing state of the patient from the at least one sensor and actuate the TERM system when the breathing state is in the inspiration phase and / or the expiration phase. The TERM system comprises at least one calibratable element, and the processor (30) is further configured to actuate the TERM system (10) in a predetermined way according to a previous calibration. The invention also relates to a method and computer program product thereof.

The invention discloses a transcutaneous electrical stimulation carotid sinus blood pressure lowering device which adjusts electrical stimulation parameters through the following steps that a processor recognizes that the device is taken off, and a current optimal treatment scheme is stored as a historical treatment scheme; the processor refers to treatment scheme selection suggestions of historical treatment schemes, if the treatment scheme selection suggestions are enhanced, the processor compares the user bearing time Tx with an abnormal exit judgment threshold value T, if Txgt is greater than Txgt, if Txgt is greater than Txgt; if Tx is smaller than T, the processor judges that the user normally exits electrical stimulation treatment, if Tx is smaller than or equal to T, the processor judges that the user cannot accept the enhanced current treatment scheme, and a new maximum acceptable threshold value in the current blood pressure state is reset. Whether the user can accept and enhance the current treatment scheme or not is judged according to the user bearing time after the treatment scheme is changed, so that the maximum acceptable threshold value of the treatment scheme is adjusted, the probability of pain caused by electrical stimulation is reduced, the treatment time is prolonged, and the treatment effect is improved.

The present invention discloses a sleep aid device, method, terminal and storage medium with automatic module switching. The present invention integrates a transcranial electrical stimulation module and a transcutaneous electrical stimulation module into a sleep aid device, and dynamically switches the two modules through EEG activity and hand movement trajectory. Since the two modules act on different parts of the body respectively, it can effectively solve the problem that the current wearable sleep aid device only acts on one part of the body, and once it falls off, the sleep aid effect will be reduced.

The embodiment of the invention provides a self-powered microneedle patch for repairing hypertrophic scars as well as a preparation method and application of the self-powered microneedle patch. The self-powered microneedle patch comprises: a friction nano-generator for generating a current; the conductive drug-loaded microneedle patch is connected with the friction nano-generator, and the friction nano-generator is connected with the conductive drug-loaded microneedle patch; the conductive drug-loaded microneedle patch comprises a conductive microneedle patch body and a crosslinked gelatin-crosslinked hyaluronic acid microneedle bearing Sb4. The surface of the conductive micro-needle patch is provided with a metal coating, and the conductive micro-needle patch is used for mediating current generated by the friction nano-generator and applying percutaneous electrical stimulation; the cross-linked gelatin-cross-linked hyaluronic acid microneedle is coated at the tip of the conductive microneedle patch. According to the self-powered microneedle patch provided by the embodiment of the invention, myofibroblasts of hypertrophic scars are transdifferentiated into adipocytes by providing percutaneous electrochemical stimulation, inflammatory factor release is inhibited, and a tissue microenvironment is remodeled, so that the hypertrophic scars are reversed, and skin repair and tissue regeneration are realized.

The invention discloses a muscle fatigue detection and treatment integrated fabric electronic system, which is characterized in that conductive fabric lines, physiological electrodes, vertical interconnected via holes and patch-type components are integrated on the same fabric substrate, and the conductive fabric lines are arranged on the surfaces of the two sides of the fabric substrate and are communicated with each other through the vertical interconnected via holes; the integrally formed circuit comprises an electrode array and a signal conditioning circuit, the electrode array is used for detecting electromyographic signals and applying transcutaneous electrical stimulation, and the signal conditioning circuit is used for electromyographic signal amplification, electrical stimulation waveform conditioning and overall sequential logic control and has the functions of safety isolation and electrical stimulation waveform detection. Components can be highly integrated on a single piece of fabric through process design, and electromyographic signal acquisition and transcutaneous electrical stimulation are realized. Experiments prove that when the system is worn on the arm, the fatigue process of the biceps brachii muscle can be monitored, fatigue recovery is effectively promoted, and the capacity of the system in closed-loop diagnosis and treatment is shown.

The invention discloses a sleep apnea syndrome monitoring and early warning system and method, and the system comprises a health data monitoring device which is used for monitoring the blood oxygen saturation data, pulse data and body position state data of a target user; the electrical stimulation device is used for generating transcutaneous electrical stimulation to the target user; the control device is electrically connected with the health data monitoring device and the electrical stimulation device, and the control device is used for obtaining blood oxygen saturation data, pulse data and body position state data of the target user, determining a risk level according to the blood oxygen saturation data, the pulse data and the body position state data, and sending the risk level to the electrical stimulation device. And controlling the electrical stimulation device to execute different electrical stimulation strategies on the target user based on the different risk levels. The accuracy and effectiveness of the monitoring result can be improved.

The present application relates to the technical field of medical monitoring and nursing, in particular to a kind of anesthesia perioperative patient emotion real-time monitoring and active pacification system, including multidimensional biological signal perception module, space-time associated emotion prediction engine, neural feedback type active pacification module, surgical event linkage unit and medical intelligent decision terminal.Multidimensional biological signal perception module fuses electromyogram subconscious emotion capture, saliva cortisol microfluidic rapid detection and non-contact physiological monitoring technology, realize the synchronous acquisition of subjective emotion and objective biomarker;Space-time associated emotion prediction engine is based on the time sequence characteristics of surgical event and patient historical data, advance prediction emotional fluctuation risk;Neural feedback type active pacification module is through transdermal electrical stimulation and multi-sensory collaborative output, forms emotion regulation closed loop;Surgical event linkage unit and operating room equipment real-time interaction, automatically trigger pre-pacification mechanism at key operation node.

A system, method, and apparatus for treating a medical condition by applying transcutaneous electrical stimulation to a target peripheral nerve of a subject. Electrical stimulation is applied to the peripheral nerve via a stimulation electrode pattern under closed-loop control in which EMG responses are monitored and used to adjust stimulation parameters. In response to detecting an unacceptable recording, electrical stimulation is applied to the peripheral nerve under open-loop control.

This invention discloses a multimodal acupoint targeted stimulation and feedback rehabilitation device. The device integrates focused ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical stimulation, and thermotherapy modules to form a composite stimulation unit. It monitors the physiological response of acupoints in real time using bioimpedance spectroscopy and PPG optical sensors, and calculates the "Deqi Index" (DI) based on a weighted fusion of normalized impedance decrease rate and blood flow increase rate. It combines RGB-D visual dynamic tracking of acupoint coordinates and provides location confirmation through a wearable force feedback device. The central control unit adaptively adjusts various stimulation parameters based on the DI value, forming a closed-loop control of perception-decision-execution. This invention solves the problems of existing devices having a single stimulation modality, lacking objective feedback, and inaccurate positioning, significantly improving the accuracy, effectiveness, and intelligence level of acupoint rehabilitation therapy.

1. Name of the product in this design: Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulator (ear acupoint). 2. Purpose of this design: To stimulate acupoints on the ear through the skin to prevent and treat diseases. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: 3D view 1.

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 invention discloses a sleep apnea regulation and control system based on a time interference array electrode, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. The system comprises an electrical stimulation controller and an array electrode, the array electrode comprises a plurality of electrode points, and the electrode points are configured to be paired in pairs to form a plurality of stimulation channels; the electrical stimulation controller comprises a time parameter obtaining module used for obtaining time parameters, an electrical stimulation parameter obtaining module used for obtaining electrical stimulation parameters and a control module, and the control module is used for generating and regulating electrical stimulation signals of all channels according to the electrical stimulation parameters. According to the time parameter, controlling the output and stop of the electrical stimulation signal of each channel; and the electrical stimulation module is further configured to output the electrical stimulation signals of the channels to the array electrode. The system provided by the invention realizes time interference focusing electrical stimulation and closed-loop control thereof. The problems that in the prior art, percutaneous electrical stimulation is poor in precision, sleep awakening is easily caused, and parameter titration is difficult are solved.

An in vitro training method for training genioglossus muscle strength includes adhering an electrode patch of an in vitro training device to a bottom of a chin of a user during a non-sleep period. The electrode patch receives an electrical stimulation signal from an electrical stimulation module of the in vitro training device to stimulate the genioglossus muscle of the user through transdermal electrical stimulation. The electrode patch includes a body surface adhering face and an assembling face opposite to the body surface adhering face. The body surface adhering face is adhered to the bottom of the chin of the user to align with the genioglossus muscle. The electrical stimulation module is disposed on the assembling face and in electrical connection with the electrode patch. The electrical stimulation module sends an electrical stimulation signal to stimulate the genioglossus muscle through transdermal electrical stimulation.

This invention discloses a percutaneous spinal cord electrical stimulation (PCOS)-based analgesia system and method, belonging to the field of non-invasive electrical stimulation analgesia technology and its stimulation control system. The system includes: a single pair of electrode patches, comprising a cathode patch and an anode patch, for attachment to the subject's body surface in areas corresponding to target spinal cord segments; a stimulator electrically connected to the single pair of electrode patches for generating and outputting electrical stimulation signals to the electrode patches; and a control module connected to the stimulator for receiving user-input commands, setting and adjusting the stimulation parameters of the electrical stimulation signals, and controlling the activation and deactivation of the stimulator. This system features simple single-patch operation, precise targeting, and multi-segment coverage capabilities, providing a safe and controllable operating procedure for pain-related spinal cord segments through percutaneous electrical stimulation. Furthermore, the system's modular structure facilitates integration into different device platforms or expansion to other neuromodulation applications.

The invention discloses a self-driven wireless wearable transcutaneous electrical stimulation device based on moisture power generation and a use method. The device comprises an intelligent terminal and a flexible electrical stimulation patch, and the flexible electrical stimulation patch is in Bluetooth connection with the intelligent terminal. The flexible electrical stimulation patch sequentially comprises an electrical stimulation electrode, a control module, a top package and a self-driving assembly from bottom to top. The control module is connected with the self-driving assembly and the electrical stimulation electrode through a connector. And the top packaging adopts a flexible material to carry out waterproof packaging on the control module.

The invention discloses wearable pain relieving equipment and a remote monitoring system thereof. The wearable pain relieving equipment comprises a multi-mode physiological sensor array, a data fusion processing module, a control module, a transcutaneous electrical stimulation output module, a communication module and the remote monitoring system. The multi-mode sensor array collects myoelectricity, skin conductance, body surface temperature, heart rate, brain oxygen and other pain related physiological parameters, the data fusion module generates a pain estimated value, the control module dynamically adjusts the stimulation intensity based on a PID + differential compensation algorithm, and the transcutaneous electrical stimulation module outputs current to intervene in pain. The communication module uploads data to a remote monitoring system, and medical staff can monitor and remotely adjust parameters in real time through a cloud platform. The system realizes real-time monitoring, intelligent control and remote intervention of pain, has the advantages of personalized treatment, data safety, expandability and the like, and is suitable for scenes of postoperative pain management, chronic neuralgia and the like.

The invention provides a peripheral nerve stimulation system. The peripheral nerve stimulation system comprises a stimulation front end, a release part, a wire and a base, the stimulation front end and the release part are used for being implanted into a body, and the stimulation front end is used for being connected with a target nerve; the base is used for being arranged outside a body; the two ends of the wire are connected with the base and the stimulation front end respectively. The base is configured to send stimulation energy to the stimulation front end through the wire; wherein the stimulation front end is configured to be degradable, and the release part is configured to drive the wire to be released and separated from the stimulation front end when receiving release energy from the base; after the lead is disengaged from the stimulation front end, the lead is configured to be removed from the body. By means of the configuration, the precision and effectiveness of intraoperative electrical stimulation treatment and the convenience of percutaneous electrical stimulation treatment are achieved at the same time, and a secondary operation can be omitted after treatment is completed.

There is disclosed a system for providing transcutaneous electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve of an individual comprising: an electrode unit mountable within the auricle of the individual and having at least a first electrode and a second electrode for applying the transcutaneous electrical stimulation at the cymba conchae and the tragus of the individual's auricle, and a controller for controlling the transcutaneous electrical impulse delivered by each of the first electrode and second electrode.

A device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve is provided. The device has an elongated symmetrical support with at least one electrode pair, and the support can be applied on a person's forehead in the supraorbital region to cover the afferent paths of the supratrochlear and supraorbital nerves of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve. Each electrode pair contacts a self-adhesive conductive gel that at least partially covers one surface of the support for attaching the support to the forehead to be applied to two lateral zones with the exception of an insulating central zone. Each lateral zone has one electrode of the electrode pair, an electric circuit for supplying to the electrode pair electric pulses that have a predefined intensity, and a measurement means for measuring the intensity of the supplied pulses that is connected to the electric circuit.

A system includes at least one electrode configured for transcutaneous stimulation of a pudendal nerve or surrounding perianal tissue or both. The at least one electrode is coupled to a substrate that includes a rectal portion and a buttocks support portion. The rectal portion includes a fecal blocking element. A control module is coupled to the at least one electrode, and includes a microprocessor for controlling operational parameters of the system.

The present disclosure is a multi-functional device and method for treating fecal incontinence and related pelvic floor disorders. The device provides mechanical closure with or without neuromuscular stimulation and / or neuromodulation for individuals suffering from incontinence. The device enhances the functionality of the perianal tissue or the tissue surrounding the anal cavity, aiding in voluntary and involuntary control over continence. It comprises a flexible, multi-layer substrate with a fecal blocking element and a buttocks support portion, which incorporates adhesive layers and a rigid or semi-rigid support structure to ensure secure placement during use. The multi-layer substrate may be with or without a perineum absorbent patch or pad. The device may also integrate electrodes for transcutaneous electrical stimulation, capable of targeting the anal sphincters or surrounding perianal tissue (including skin, fat, and muscle) or S2-S3 dermatomes, thereby raising the pressure in the anal canal, contracting the external anal sphincter, and triggering reflex contractions. A control module may be used to activate electrical stimulation in response to user-identified urges, reinforcing voluntary sphincter contractions. This disclosure provides a comprehensive, non-invasive solution for managing fecal incontinence and related pelvic floor disorders through a combination of mechanical, electrical, drug delivery, and irrigation therapies, offering both immediate and long- term therapeutic benefits.

1. Name of the design product: Meridian Stimulator. 2. Use of the design product: To achieve wearable transcutaneous electrical stimulation. 3. Design key points of the design product: Lies in the shape and distribution layout of the stimulation contacts. 4. Picture or photograph that best shows the design key points: Front view.

Provided are a device and attachment for transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the second division and / or the third division of the trigeminal nerve, comprising electrodes held on a glasses-shaped frame (2) and an electric circuit for applying electric pulses to the electrode. The device and attachment comprise at least one electrode portion selected from a first electrode portion (31) including at least two electrodes for selectively electrically stimulating the right facial second division, a second electrode portion (32) including at least two electrodes for selectively electrically stimulating the left facial second division, a third electrode portion (33) including at least two electrodes for selectively electrically stimulating the right facial third division, and a fourth electrode portion (34) including at least two electrodes for selectively electrically stimulating the left facial third division. The electric circuit forms a circuit between the at least two electrodes of the first electrode portion (31), forms a circuit between the at least two electrodes of the second electrode portion (32), forms a circuit between the at least two electrodes of the third electrode portion (33), or forms a circuit between the at least two electrodes of the fourth electrode portion (34).

The utility model provides an auricular point percutaneous electrical stimulation device. The auricular point percutaneous electrical stimulation device comprises a fixing band, an electrical stimulation unit and a controller. The electrical stimulation unit comprises an impression stimulation assembly and two ear stimulation assemblies, the ear stimulation assemblies are arranged on the fixing band in a position-adjustable mode, and the two ear stimulation assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the impression stimulation assembly in a mirror image mode. The impression stimulating assembly comprises an impression cover and a hydrogel electrode plate, a mounting groove is formed in the impression cover, and the hydrogel electrode plate is detachably arranged in the mounting groove. The ear stimulation assembly comprises an earmuff and a plurality of second conductive contacts, the earmuff is provided with a containing groove used for containing the ear of the user, and the second conductive contacts are all arranged in the containing groove. According to the auricular point percutaneous electrical stimulation device, the wearing comfort of a user can be improved, and the position of the ear stimulation assembly can be adjusted according to actual requirements.

The application discloses a transdermal electric stimulation device and an application method. The device comprises a control module, an electric stimulation controller and an electric stimulation dot array module connected with the electric stimulation controller. The electric stimulation controller and the electric stimulation dot array module appear in pairs and are one-to-one corresponding. Each electric stimulation dot array module comprises a plurality of electric contacts. The electric contacts are adapted to contact a target stimulation object to perform electric stimulation on the target stimulation object. Each electric stimulation controller is connected with the control module through an elastic frame. The elastic frame is adapted to fix the control module on the target stimulation object. The transdermal electric stimulation device can realize modernization, digitization and intelligentization of multi-point precise automatic acupuncture and moxibustion. Compared with a traditional acupuncture and moxibustion method, the transdermal electric stimulation device improves the convenience and standardization of operation.

In various embodiments, non-invasive methods to induce motor control in a mammal subject to spinal cord or other neurological injuries are provided. In some embodiments the methods involve administering transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation (ISCS) to the mammal at a frequency and intensity that induces locomotor activity.

An apparatus for transdermal electrical stimulation includes one or more first electrodes, one or more second electrodes spaced apart from the one or more first electrodes, and an electrical stimulation unit configured to generate a programmable pulse sequence during one period of electrical stimulation. The programmable pulse sequence includes a first cathodic pulse followed by a second cathodic pulse. The first cathodic pulse and the second cathodic pulse are delivered via the one or more first electrodes by imposing, respectively, a first anodic pulse and a second anodic pulse at the one or more second electrodes.

The invention relates to the technical field of immunotherapy, in particular to a system and method for regulating and controlling immune checkpoints through percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation, and the system comprises an electrical stimulation signal generation module, an immune metabolism fingerprint collection module, a data analysis and processing module, an electrical stimulation control module, a drug administration control module and an immune memory strengthening module. The method comprises the following steps: accurately regulating and controlling immune checkpoint expression, collecting T cell PD-1 expression, ATP content and IL-2 secretion volume in real time, calculating an immune metabolism coupling index, identifying a PD-1 expression window period, dynamically adjusting electrical stimulation parameters according to the parameters, triggering low-dose PD-1 inhibitor administration in the window period, optimizing the treatment effect, monitoring the proportion of CD8 + memory T cells, and predicting immune memory persistence. Only 1 / 3 of a conventional dosage of the PD-1 inhibitor is needed, a better treatment effect is achieved, and innovation and breakthrough are brought to the field of immunotherapy.