Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Control With Sensor Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing neuromodulation devices for functional rehabilitation and pain therapy face challenges with invasive techniques that pose significant health risks and complications, while non-invasive devices lack effective data communication, processing, and precise control over electrical stimuli.
Innovation Solution
A neuromodulation device and stimulation system that uses a non-invasive approach with electrodes and sensors for extracorporeal application, integrated with a control subsystem for data collection, processing, and precise electrical stimulus management, including a microcontroller, actuator, and Wi-Fi module for personalized therapy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If invasive neuromodulation techniques are used, then precise control and effective therapy are achieved, but health risks and complications increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses skin electrodes as an intermediary medium to transmit electrical stimuli from the external device to the nervous system through the skin, avoiding direct invasive contact with nerves while still achieving effective neuromodulation. This mediator approach allows safe non-invasive therapy delivery.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If non-invasive neuromodulation devices are used, then health risks are reduced, but control precision and data processing capabilities are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates sensors that detect electrical signals from the nervous system in real-time and feed this information back to the control unit. This feedback mechanism enables precise adjustment of stimulation parameters, achieving accurate control without invasive procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical invasive electrode insertion systems with an electronic control system that uses software algorithms and signal processing to achieve precise stimuli delivery through simple skin-contact electrodes.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If invasive neuromodulation devices are implanted, then long-term therapy reliability is improved, but device removal becomes difficult and risky
Solution Approach 1:
By using the skin as an intermediary interface rather than implanting devices, the system enables long-term therapy through repeated non-invasive applications. The skin-contact electrodes can be applied and removed easily multiple times without cumulative risk.
4Ease of operation
If non-invasive neuromodulation devices are used, then ease of operation is improved, but data communication and processing capabilities are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates multiple functions including stimulation delivery, signal detection, data processing, and wireless communication into a single portable unit. This multi-functional design maintains ease of use while eliminating data communication limitations.
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
Enables safe, effective, and precise neuromodulation for motor rehabilitation and pain relief with non-invasive techniques, reducing health risks and providing personalized treatment through data-driven adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
at least one processor, arranged on the electronic plate, for generation of waves of electrical stimuli to be applied to the patient's body, in an extracorporeal manner
Implementation Method 2
The electric current can be modulated and applied to the neurons and specific nerves of the patients, so that they can generate nerve impulses in the patient's body
Implementation Method 3
at least one converter, arranged on the actuator plate, for modulation of frequency and amplitude of the electrical current
Data Source
AI summary
A neuromodulation device for functional rehabilitation and pain therapy (1, 100) is described, comprising a housing body (8, 108) and a housing cover (6, 106). within the housing body (8, 108), at least one electronic plate (7) being positioned, whereby the neuromodulation device for functional rehabilitation and pain therapy (1, 100), the electronic plate (7) comprising at least one control plate (71) equipped with at least one microcontroller for modulation function management, at least one actuator plate (72) equipped with at least one converter and an H-bridge, and at least one Wi-Fi module for connection with at least one sensor (14, 140) in order to forward data to an Artificial Intelligence module (201) and to at least one server (202).A stimulation and control system for functional rehabilitation therapy and pain therapy is also described, which is capable of collecting biomechanical data from the patient. This data is used for processing and calculations that assist a control subsystem in direct communication with the neuromodulation device for functional rehabilitation and pain therapy, enabling patient monitoring and adjustments of the neuromodulation device during therapy.