EXTERNAL VOIDING SENSOR SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- detecting urinary voiding information via a sensor disposed external to a patient;
storing the voiding information in a voiding log;
delivering electrical stimulation therapy to the patient according to a set of stimulation parameters to alleviate urinary incontinence; and
adjusting one or more of the stimulation parameters based on the voiding information in the voiding log.
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Abstract
The disclosure describes an external sensor attached to an undergarment worn by a patient that detects voiding information. The sensor stores the voiding information in a voiding log and transmits the voiding log to an external device. The external device includes a user interface that displays the voiding log to the patient for review. The patient may correct any incorrect voiding information that was logged in error or due to a non-voiding event. A user, such as a clinician or the patient, may use the voiding information to diagnose a condition of the patient. In addition, the voiding information of the voiding log may be used by the user to adjust a stimulation therapy or the external device to automatically adjust stimulation therapy. The undergarment may be disposable or washable after patient use.
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26 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting urinary voiding information via a sensor disposed external to a patient; storing the voiding information in a voiding log; delivering electrical stimulation therapy to the patient according to a set of stimulation parameters to alleviate urinary incontinence; and adjusting one or more of the stimulation parameters based on the voiding information in the voiding log. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system comprising:
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an external sensor positioned to detect urinary voiding information of a patient; a memory that stores the voiding information in a voiding log; an implantable stimulator that delivers electrical stimulation therapy according to a set of stimulation parameters to the patient to alleviate urinary incontinence; and a processor that adjusts one or more stimulation parameters based on the voiding information in the voiding log. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A system comprising:
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means for detecting urinary voiding information via a sensor disposed external to a patient; means for storing the voiding information in a voiding log; means for delivering electrical stimulation therapy to the patient according to a set of stimulation parameters to alleviate urinary incontinence; and means for adjusting one or more of the stimulation parameters based on the voiding information in the voiding log. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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