Response Map Visualization for Electrical Stimulation Programming

The stimulation field is segmented into multiple radial zones around the lead, with each zone corresponding to a specific anatomical structure or functional region. This segmentation allows the system to independently control and optimize stimulation parameters for each zone, thereby achieving comprehensive therapeutic coverage while simplifying the programming process through structured regional control rather than managing multiple electrodes independently.

The patent introduces a radial dimension to the stimulation field representation, organizing the stimulation space into concentric zones around the lead rather than traditional linear or planar arrangements. This dimensional transformation enables more intuitive mapping of stimulation effects to anatomical structures, reducing programming complexity while maintaining comprehensive coverage through three-dimensional spatial organization.

The patent introduces clinical effect maps as an intermediary visual representation that bridges the gap between stimulation parameters and clinical responses. These maps serve as a mediator that translates complex physiological responses into intuitive visual patterns, allowing clinicians to detect and measure clinical effects more easily while maintaining precise control over stimulation parameters through the mapped representation.

The patent employs color-coded representations in the clinical effect maps to indicate different types and intensities of clinical responses. By using color changes to encode therapeutic effects, side effects, and their intensities, the system transforms difficult-to-measure physiological data into visually intuitive information, thereby reducing the difficulty of detecting and measuring clinical responses while preserving targeting precision.