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DETECTION OF FEEDING INTENT FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF EATING DISORDERS

  • US 20100049274A1
  • Filed: 08/22/2008
  • Published: 02/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for treating obesity, implemented at least in part by a computing device, the method comprising:

  • calling for delivery of electrical energy to a vagal nerve;

    detecting pre-prandial activity; and

    in response to the detection of pre-prandial activity, calling for delivery of electrical energy to the stomach for a pre-determined amount of time to induce satiety.

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