DETECTION OF FEEDING INTENT FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF EATING DISORDERS
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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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Abstract
An exemplary method for treating obesity includes 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. Various other technologies are also disclosed.
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1. A method for treating obesity, implemented at least in part by a computing device, the method comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method performed at least in part by an implantable computing device, the method comprising:
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acquiring information wherein the information comprises at least one type of activity selected from a group consisting of electrical activity, thermal activity, chemical activity, mechanical activity and flow activity; comparing the acquired information to one or more criteria to detect a pre-prandial response; and upon detection of a pre-prandial response, calling for one or more therapeutic actions to induce satiety. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An implantable device comprising:
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a processor; memory; and control logic to acquire information wherein the information comprises at least one type of activity selected from a group consisting of electrical activity, thermal activity, chemical activity, mechanical activity and flow activity;
to compare the acquired information to one or more criteria to detect a pre-prandial response; and
, upon detection of a pre-prandial response, to call for one or more therapeutic actions to induce satiety. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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