Electrical Stimulation Control System With Dynamic Pulse Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current neuromodulation systems are inadequate in providing continuous, robust, and efficiently adjustable electrical stimulation for various applications, lacking the ability to reliably and continuously apply different types of electrical stimulation.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for delivering electrical stimulation that includes a control system and a stimulation stack with process blocks for continuously monitoring and adjusting electrical stimulation, providing robust complex stimulation, implementing sham stimulation, and compensating for hardware limitations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current neuromodulation systems are used to transmit electrical signals, then user performance improvement is achieved, but the system cannot provide continuous, robust, and efficiently adjustable electrical stimulation for various applications
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the electrical stimulation delivery into discrete pulse trains with configurable parameters (pulse width, frequency, amplitude, cycle length). Each pulse train can be independently configured for different applications, allowing versatile stimulation patterns while maintaining reliable delivery through standardized control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts stimulation parameters in real-time based on user feedback and performance metrics. The control system modifies pulse characteristics during operation to optimize effectiveness for different tasks and applications, enabling continuous adaptation while maintaining robust delivery.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electrical stimulation parameters are adjusted to suit different applications, then adaptability improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system uses a universal interface that accepts various input types (manual adjustments, automated feedback, pre-programmed protocols) through a single standardized mechanism. This allows multiple functions and applications to be served by one adaptable control architecture, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes stimulation parameters (amplitude, frequency, pulse width, cycle length) through a standardized control interface that manages all parameter adjustments uniformly. This approach allows versatile parameter modification without proportionally increasing system complexity, as the same control mechanisms handle all parameter changes.
3Measurement precision
If continuous monitoring and adjustment of electrical stimulation is implemented, then stimulation accuracy improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback loops where user performance and physiological responses are continuously monitored and used to automatically adjust stimulation parameters. This feedback mechanism improves stimulation accuracy by ensuring parameters remain optimized for current conditions without requiring complex manual intervention systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system performs self-adjustment of stimulation parameters based on pre-programmed algorithms and real-time feedback. The system monitors its own performance and automatically modifies delivery characteristics, reducing the need for complex external monitoring equipment and simplifying the overall system architecture.
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AI summary
A system for delivering electrical stimulation includes a control system and a stimulation stack. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include and/or be configured to interface with any or all of: an electrical stimulation device, a user device, a client application, and/or any other suitable components. A method for delivering electrical stimulation includes receiving an input and delivering electrical stimulation based on an electrical stimulation plan. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: determining an electrical stimulation plan based on the input; requesting a suspension of the electrical stimulation plan, requesting an adjustment to the electrical stimulation plan; requesting sham stimulation in the electrical stimulation plan; requesting monitoring of the electrical stimulation plan; requesting a trim adjustment to the electrical stimulation plan; checking the electrical stimulation plan; providing an output to the user; repeating any or all of the above processes; and/or any other suitable processes.