Multi-Channel Electrophysiology System for Low-Current Ion Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrophysiology systems fail to effectively remove excess ions from the extracellular fluid around healthy neurons, leading to blocked cell function and impaired mobility, and current electrostimulation devices promote ion accumulation rather than addressing this issue.
Innovation Solution
An electrophysiology system with multiple electric channels and a controller that generates and measures electric signals to remove excess ions, using signals of intensity equal to or lower than 300 μA, to restore normal cell polarity and function by moving ions through the lymphatic system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If electrostimulation devices are used to stimulate the nervous system, then nerve stimulation and muscle contraction are achieved, but ion accumulation is promoted which blocks cell function
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the electrical parameters from high intensity (greater than 1 mA) to low intensity (less than or equal to 300 μA). This parameter change allows the system to remove excess ions from the extracellular fluid without promoting ion accumulation, thereby resolving the contradiction between achieving therapeutic effect and avoiding harmful ion accumulation.
2Reliability
If high intensity electric current is applied for nerve stimulation, then therapeutic effect is achieved, but ion accumulation increases which aggravates functional diseases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by reducing the current intensity to less than or equal to 300 μA, which is sufficient to remove excess ions and restore normal cell function without causing ion accumulation. This resolves the contradiction between achieving reliable therapeutic effect and avoiding harmful cell blocking.
3Productivity
If multiple electric channels are used to remove excess ions, then treatment efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the treatment system into multiple independent electric channels, each capable of treating different areas simultaneously. This segmentation allows parallel processing of multiple treatment zones, improving overall treatment efficiency while maintaining manageable device complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a multi-functional system where each electric channel can be independently configured and controlled to treat different areas or conditions. The controller manages multiple channels with different parameters, providing universal applicability for various treatment scenarios while optimizing treatment efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system efficiently removes excess ions, restoring normal cell function, improving mobility, and providing efficient, reliable treatment with reduced session time by using multiple channels and real-time signal monitoring.
Implementation Method 1
an electrophysiology system for removing an excess of ions from a predetermined area of a patient's body... sending a first electric test signal to the patient's body from the signal emitter of a first predetermined channel... moving an excess of ions
Implementation Method 2
an electric signal receiver configured to receive the electric signal sent from the electric signal emitter flowing through a part of the patient's body
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AI summary
An electrophysiology system for removing an excess of ions from a predetermined area of a patient's body. The system includes an electric signal source configured to generate an electric signal, a plurality of electric channels connected to the electric signal source and a controller. Each channel includes an electric signal emitter and an electric signal receiver. A signal path may be created therebetween. Such signal path is to be passed through the lymphatic system of a patient to move an excess of ions. The controller is configured to operate in an operational mode. The controller operating in the operational mode is configured to: send a first electric test signal, measure the first electric test signal, compare the measured first electric test signal and the sent first electric test signal, indicate the result of the comparison and apply a first treatment electric signal based on the comparison.