Selection of neurostimulator parameter configurations using genetic algorithms
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- selecting a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator;
receiving an indication of observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and
selecting a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the indication of observed efficacy and a genetic algorithm.
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Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to a technique for selection of parameter configurations for a neurostimulator using genetic algorithms. The technique may be employed by a programming device to allow a clinician to select parameter configurations, and then program an implantable neurostimulator to deliver therapy using the selected parameter configurations. In operation, the programming device executes an electrode configuration search algorithm to guide the clinician in the selection of electrode configurations. The search algorithm relies on a genetic algorithms to identify potential optimum electrode configurations within an electrode set. The genetic algorithms provide guidance in the electrode configuration selections process, interactively guiding the clinician by suggesting the configurations that are most likely to be efficacious given the results of tests already performed during an evaluation session.
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57 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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selecting a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator;
receiving an indication of observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and
selecting a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the indication of observed efficacy and a genetic algorithm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A computer-readable medium comprising instructions to cause a processor to:
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select a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator;
receive an indication of observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and
select a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the indication of observed efficacy and a genetic algorithm. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A device comprising a processor programmed to:
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select a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator;
receive an indication of observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and
select a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the indication of observed efficacy and a genetic algorithm. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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