Superimposed Graphical Programmer Controls for Neurostimulation Electrodes

The patent applies dimensionality change by superimposing graphical programmer controls over the graphical representation of electrodes on the display screen. Instead of placing controls in separate areas that would require more screen space, the controls are overlaid in the same spatial dimension as the electrode representations, allowing both electrode information and controls to be viewed simultaneously without cluttering the interface or losing association between controls and electrodes.

The patent merges the graphical programmer controls with the graphical representation of electrodes by superimposing the controls over the electrode images. This combining approach allows the controls to be directly associated with their corresponding electrodes while utilizing the same screen space, thereby maintaining programming ease without increasing the overall area required or obscuring other electrode information.

The patent addresses interface complexity by superimposing controls over electrode representations, creating a layered display that maintains clarity even as the number of electrodes increases. This dimensional approach allows multiple electrodes and their associated controls to be displayed simultaneously without proportionally increasing interface complexity, as the controls occupy the same visual space as the electrode representations rather than requiring additional separate areas.