SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONFIGURE A MULTI-ELECTRODE LEAD
First Claim
1. A method for configuring a multi-electrode lead (MEL) that includes N groups of electrodes, with each of the N groups of electrodes including at least M electrodes, where N≧
- 2 and M≧
2, the method comprising;
sending, via the MEL, a first communication sequence of bits that includes N groups of bits, with each of the N groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as an anode; and
sending, via the MEL, a second communication sequence of bits that includes N further groups of bits, with each of the N further groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as a cathode.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for configuring a Multi-Electrode Lead (MEL) that includes N groups of electrodes, with each of the N groups of electrodes including at least M electrodes, where N≧2 and M≧2. Sent via the MEL is a first communication sequence of bits that includes N groups of bits, with each of the N groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as an anode. Also sent via the MEL is a second communication sequence of bits that includes N further groups of bits, with each of the N further groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as a cathode.
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1. A method for configuring a multi-electrode lead (MEL) that includes N groups of electrodes, with each of the N groups of electrodes including at least M electrodes, where N≧
- 2 and M≧
2, the method comprising;sending, via the MEL, a first communication sequence of bits that includes N groups of bits, with each of the N groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as an anode; and sending, via the MEL, a second communication sequence of bits that includes N further groups of bits, with each of the N further groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as a cathode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- 2 and M≧
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15. An implantable device for use with a multi-electrode lead (MEL),
wherein the MEL includes N groups of electrodes, with each of the N groups including at least M electrodes, where N≧ - 2 and M≧
2,control circuitry associated with each of the N groups of electrodes, and a bus over which communication sequences can be sent to the control circuitry associated with each of the N groups of electrodes, the implantable device comprising; a controller adapted to send to the control circuitry associated with each of the N groups of electrodes, via the bus of the MEL, a first communication sequence of bits that includes N groups of bits, with each of the N groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as an anode, and send to the control circuitry associated with each of the N groups of electrodes, via the MEL, a second communication sequence of bits that includes N further groups of bits, with each of the N further groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as a cathode; and a pulse generator adapted to generate stimulation pulses that are to be delivered to via the MEL configured in accordance with the first and second communication sequences. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
- 2 and M≧
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20. A method for configuring a multi-electrode lead (MEL) that includes N groups of electrodes, with each of the N groups of electrodes including at least M electrodes, where N≧
- 2 and M≧
2, the method comprising;sending, via the MEL, a communication sequence of bits that includes one or more bits that identify that the communication sequence is being used to configure electrodes one of an anode and a cathode; and N groups of bits, with each of the N groups of bits corresponding to a different one of the N groups of electrodes and specifying which electrode(s), if any, within the group of electrodes is to be configured as the one of the anode and cathode.
- 2 and M≧
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