System and method for implantable pulse generator with multiple treatment protocols
First Claim
1. An implantable pulse generator, comprising:
- a pulse generation circuit;
a processor connected to control the pulse generation circuit;
a memory connected to the processor, the memory operable to store at least two treatment-protocol programs, each program having at least one stimulation setting, and at least one of the programs having a plurality of stimulation settings; and
a power component configured to supply power to the pulse generation circuit, the processor, and the memory.
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Abstract
A system, method, and implantable pulse generator (IPG) device that stores, on the implantable device, two or more treatment-protocol stimulus programs, preferably as prescribed by a physician. The IPG, whether it is a self-contained implantable pulse generator (SCIPG) or externally-powered implantable pulse generator (EPIPG), communicates with an external patient programmer (EPP) to determine which of the stimulus programs should be run at any given time. An advanced programmer is used to read and write program instructions to the IPG. In this way, the patient is capable of carrying two or more program options with him, and if the patient uses an EPIPG, he can use any available EPP to power and operate the EPIPG.
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20 Claims
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1. An implantable pulse generator, comprising:
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a pulse generation circuit;
a processor connected to control the pulse generation circuit;
a memory connected to the processor, the memory operable to store at least two treatment-protocol programs, each program having at least one stimulation setting, and at least one of the programs having a plurality of stimulation settings; and
a power component configured to supply power to the pulse generation circuit, the processor, and the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for programming a stimulation device, comprising:
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placing an implantable pulse generator in a programming mode using an external programming device; and
sending at least two treatment protocol programs from the external programming device to the implantable pulse generator, wherein the treatment protocol programs are stored in a memory in the implantable pulse generator, and wherein each treatment protocol program is associated with at least one stimulation setting, and at least one of the programs is associated with a plurality of stimulation settings. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for operating a stimulation device, comprising:
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placing an implantable pulse generator in an activated mode using an external programming device; and
sending a program-selection signal to the implantable pulse generator by the external programming device, wherein the implantable pulse generator stores at least two treatment protocol programs, each treatment protocol program being associated with at least one stimulation setting, and at least one of the programs being associated with a plurality of stimulation settings;
thereafter controlling the operation of the implantable pulse generator by the external programming device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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