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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTUATING A LASTING CHANGE IN A NEURAL-FUNCTION OF A PATIENT

  • US 20110004270A1
  • Filed: 07/12/2010
  • Published: 01/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of effectuating a neural-function of a patient associated with an impaired body part, comprising:

  • selecting a stimulation site by (a) generating an intended neural activity by triggering a neural signal in or from an impaired body part, and (b) detecting a region of the brain in which a response neural activity occurs in reaction to the neural signal;

    positioning at least a first electrode at the stimulation site; and

    applying an electrical potential to pass a current through the first electrode.

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