DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE NEUROMODULATION
First Claim
1. A system for modifying neural transmission patterns between a first neural structure and a second neural structure, the system comprising:
- a transducer arrangement configured and arranged to produce sound for stimulating the first neural structure and the second neural structure; and
a control circuit configured and arranged to control of characteristics of sound waves at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure for modifying the neural transmission patterns between a first neural structure and a second neural structure.
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Abstract
One embodiment involves modifying neural transmission patterns between neural structures and/or neural regions in a noninvasive manner. In a related exemplary method, sound waves are directed toward a first targeted neural structure and characteristics of the sound waves are controlled at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure. In response, neural transmission patterns modified to produce the intended effect (e.g., long-term potentiation and long-term depression of the neural transmission patterns). In a related embodiment, a transducer produces the sound for stimulating the first neural structure and the second neural structure, and an electronically-based control circuit is used to control characteristics of the sound waves as described above to modify the neural transmission patterns between the first and second neural structures.
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1. A system for modifying neural transmission patterns between a first neural structure and a second neural structure, the system comprising:
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a transducer arrangement configured and arranged to produce sound for stimulating the first neural structure and the second neural structure; and a control circuit configured and arranged to control of characteristics of sound waves at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure for modifying the neural transmission patterns between a first neural structure and a second neural structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for modifying neural transmission patterns between a first neural structure and a second neural structure, the method comprising:
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producing sound waves; directing the sound waves to a first target neural structure and a second target neural structure; and controlling characteristics of sound waves at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure to modifying neural transmission patterns.
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6. A device for neuromodulation comprising:
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one or more energy emitters configured and arranged to emit energy that is focused to a focal point; a targeting controller configured and arranged to determine a location in space at which the focal point is desired; and an aiming controller configured and arranged to direct the focal point toward the location in space to non-destructively alter a pattern of functional responsiveness of cells at the location in space for a first time period to change responsiveness between two groups of cells for a second period of time that is substantially greater than the first period of time. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for modifying neural transmission patterns between a first neural structure and a second neural structure, the system comprising:
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a transducer arrangement configured and arranged to wirelessly stimulate the first neural structure and the second neural structure; and a control circuit configured and arranged to control of characteristics of the stimulus at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure thereby modifying the neural transmission patterns between a first neural structure and a second neural structure. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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