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Evoked response probe and method of use

  • US 10,327,663 B2
  • Filed: 09/02/2014
  • Issued: 06/25/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A brain mapping system, comprising:

  • a. a first probe shaped as a needle, shaped and sized to be inserted into a brain of a subject, having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis, the probe comprising a plurality of contacts operably coupled thereto, disposed along the longitudinal axis, wherein said probe is selectively operable for stimulating an electrophysiological evoked response;

    b. at least one electrode configured to be placed near muscles or inserted into muscles of said subject, configured to record an evoked response caused by said stimulating;

    andc. an analysis module electrically connected to said probe, wherein said analysis module is operative for providing segmentation of the brain into a plurality of physiologically active brain regions along an insertion path of said first probe based on signals recorded by said at least one electrode.

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