Device for brain stimulation using RF energy harvesting
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1. A system for brain stimulation using radio frequency harvesting comprising:
- a device implantable under a scalp of a patient, the device comprising a radio frequency harvesting power circuit and a stimulation circuit; and
at least one electrode coupled to the stimulation circuit, the at least one electrode providing brain stimulation to targeted areas of the brain.
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Abstract
A device for brain stimulation using radio frequency harvesting is disclosed. The device includes a circuit implantable under a scalp of a patient, the circuit comprising a radio frequency harvesting power circuit and a stimulation circuit, and a plurality of electrodes coupled to the circuit, the plurality of electrodes providing brain stimulation to targeted areas of the brain. The electrodes may provide stimulation to targeted areas of the brain including deep brain stimulation for the treatment of Parkinson'"'"'s disease and cortical stimulation for the treatment of stroke victims.
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1. A system for brain stimulation using radio frequency harvesting comprising:
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a device implantable under a scalp of a patient, the device comprising a radio frequency harvesting power circuit and a stimulation circuit; and
at least one electrode coupled to the stimulation circuit, the at least one electrode providing brain stimulation to targeted areas of the brain. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17)
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13. A system for brain stimulation comprising:
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a device implantable under a scalp of a patient, the device comprising a coupled power circuit and a stimulation circuit; and
at least one electrode coupled to the stimulation circuit, the at least one electrode providing brain stimulation to targeted areas of the brain. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A system for brain stimulation comprising:
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a device implantable under a scalp of a patient, the device comprising a power circuit powered by ambient radio frequency energy and a stimulation circuit; and
at least one electrode coupled to the stimulation circuit, the at least one electrode providing brain stimulation to targeted areas of the brain.
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18. A method of providing brain stimulation, comprising:
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harvesting power in a power harvesting circuit in a device implantable under the scalp of a patient; and
providing brain stimulation to targeted areas of the brain with at least one electrode connected to the power harvesting circuit. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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