Apparatus for administering electrical aversive stimulus and associated method
First Claim
1. Apparatus for administering electrical aversive stimulus to an individual, comprising:
- a transmitter for generating an electromagnetic signal, said transmitter having switch means for turning said signal on and off;
a receiver/stimulator for receiving said signal from said transmitter and generating an electrical stimulus pulse in response to receiving said signal, said electrical stimulus pulse having a peak current value, a duty cycle value, a pulse repetition frequency value, and a pulse train duration value;
an electrode electrically connected to said receiver/stimulator for transmitting said electrical stimulus pulse to the individual; and
stimulation indicator means responsive to said electrical stimulus pulse for indicating when said electrical stimulus pulse passes from said electrode to the individual.
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Abstract
An apparatus for administering electrical aversive stimulus is provided. The apparatus includes a remote transmitter, a receiver/stimulator, and an electrode. The receiver/stimulator is activated by an electromagnetic signal generated by the transmitter. In response, the receiver/stimulator generates an electrical stimulus pulse which is administered to the individual through the electrode. The receiver/stimulator and electrode are worn by the individual. Stimulation indicator means on the receiver/stimulator provides a positive indication that the stimulation has been administered to the individual. Various characteristics of the electrical stimulus pulse may be adjusted to vary the individual'"'"'s perceived averseness of the stimulus. A method of treatment utilizing the apparatus of this invention is also provided.
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1. Apparatus for administering electrical aversive stimulus to an individual, comprising:
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a transmitter for generating an electromagnetic signal, said transmitter having switch means for turning said signal on and off; a receiver/stimulator for receiving said signal from said transmitter and generating an electrical stimulus pulse in response to receiving said signal, said electrical stimulus pulse having a peak current value, a duty cycle value, a pulse repetition frequency value, and a pulse train duration value; an electrode electrically connected to said receiver/stimulator for transmitting said electrical stimulus pulse to the individual; and stimulation indicator means responsive to said electrical stimulus pulse for indicating when said electrical stimulus pulse passes from said electrode to the individual. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of treating an individual using electrical aversive stimulus, comprising the steps of:
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securing to an individual a remotely controlled apparatus for administering electrical aversive stimulus, said apparatus having a receiver/stimulator and an electrode electrically connected to said receiver/stimulator; securing said electrode in electrical contact with said individual; observing said individual for undesired behavior; remotely activating said apparatus when undesired behavior is observed, such that electrical aversive stimulus is administered to said individual, said electrical aversive stimulus having desired peak current value, duty cycle value, pulse repetition frequency value, and pulse train duration value; and monitoring stimulus feedback from said apparatus which indicates that said electrical aversive stimulus has been administered to said individual. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of treating an individual using electrical aversive stimulus, comprising the steps of:
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securing to an individual a remotely controlled apparatus for administering electrical aversive stimulus, said apparatus including a receiver/stimulator and an electrode electrically connected to said receiver/stimulator; securing said electrode in electrical contact with said individual; prompting said individual to engage in undesired behavior; remotely activating said apparatus when said individual engages in said undesired behavior, such that electrical aversive stimulus is administered to said individual, said electrical aversive stimulus having desired peak current value, duty cycle value, pulse repetition frequency value, and pulse train duration value; and monitoring stimulus feedback from said apparatus which indicates that said electrical aversive stimulus has been administered to said individual. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32)
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