Sequentially generated multi-parameter bio-electric delivery system and method
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1. A multi-parameter bio-electric device for electro-stimulation therapy comprising:
- a data structure adapted to store at discrete addresses thereof combinations of frequency, dwell time and amplitude;
means for selecting a therapy protocol to be delivered over a sweep cycle;
means for selecting at least one of frequency or amplitude to be delivered during said sweep period;
a processor programmed to, in response to the selected parameters of therapy protocol and said one of frequency or amplitude to store in a data structure a listing of combinations of frequency, dwell time and amplitude to be delivered during a sweep cycle, said processor adapted to issue data signals corresponding to said combination listings for each sweep cycle;
a frequency and amplitude generator to receive the data signals and to output signals at frequencies, amplitudes and for the dwell time periods corresponding to said signals; and
means for applying said output signals to tissue for electro-stimulation thereof.
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Abstract
A device and method are set forth for electro-stimulation. The user can select an overall treatment protocol of current frequencies and amplitudes to be applied for specified dwell periods defining a sweep cycle. The user can select for one or more periods in the cycle a frequency/amplitude to be applied to elicit a response such as a muscle contraction or the like. The device protocols may be selected to elicit responses while conserving power, to provide for heating without eliciting a response or to hop between frequency/amplitude combinations to produce the desired effect.
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21 Claims
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1. A multi-parameter bio-electric device for electro-stimulation therapy comprising:
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a data structure adapted to store at discrete addresses thereof combinations of frequency, dwell time and amplitude;
means for selecting a therapy protocol to be delivered over a sweep cycle;
means for selecting at least one of frequency or amplitude to be delivered during said sweep period;
a processor programmed to, in response to the selected parameters of therapy protocol and said one of frequency or amplitude to store in a data structure a listing of combinations of frequency, dwell time and amplitude to be delivered during a sweep cycle, said processor adapted to issue data signals corresponding to said combination listings for each sweep cycle;
a frequency and amplitude generator to receive the data signals and to output signals at frequencies, amplitudes and for the dwell time periods corresponding to said signals; and
means for applying said output signals to tissue for electro-stimulation thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for delivering electrical stimulation to tissue comprising:
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selecting an overall protocol for the stimulation to be delivered during a sweep period;
selecting one of a frequency or amplitude to be delivered during the sweep period;
providing a processor which, based upon said selected protocol and said one of frequency or amplitude, constructs at a data structure a listing of frequencies, amplitudes and dwell periods for the sweep cycle and issues signals corresponding to the listing; and
generating electrical signals in response to the signals from the processor to the tissue at the frequency and amplitude and for the dwell period corresponding to said listing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A multi-parameter bio-electric device for electro-stimulation therapy comprising:
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a data structure including data corresponding to varying combinations of frequency, dwell time and amplitude stored at discrete addresses in said data structure;
means for selecting a sequence of a plurality of address data to define a periodic sequence and for scaling the dwell time data for each address;
a frequency and amplitude generator adapted to receive the data from said selecting means and output of signals at frequencies, amplitudes and for dwell times dictated by said data of said selected periodic sequence; and
means for applying said output signals to tissue for electro-stimulation thereof. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A multi-parameter bio-electric device for electro-stimulation therapy comprising:
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a processor;
a data structure including a table of data corresponding to varying combinations of frequency, dwell time and amplitude stored at discrete addresses in said table in said data structure;
a periodic sequence generator controlled by said processor to select a sequence of addresses in said table to define a periodic sequence of signal parameters of frequency, dwell time and amplitude;
a sequence rate generator controlled by said processor to receive data corresponding to each address of said selected sequence and scale the dwell time data for each address;
a frequency and amplitude generator controlled by said processor to receive the data from said sequence rate generator and output of signals at frequencies, amplitudes and for dwell times dictated by said data of said selected periodic sequence scaled by said sequence rate generator; and
means for applying said output signals to tissue for electro-stimulation thereof. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A multi-parameter bio-electric device for electro-stimulation therapy comprising:
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a processor including a first data structure storing address data corresponding to at least one pre-selected periodic sequence of signals for electro-stimulation, a random number generator, means for selecting between said pre-selected periodic sequence and a randomly selected periodic sequence and means for entering parameter data to select a limit for one of said frequency or amplitude of said electro-stimulation signals;
a second data structure including a table of data corresponding to varying combinations of frequency, dwell time and amplitude stored at discrete, numbered addresses in said table in said data structure;
a periodic sequence generator controlled by said processor to (i)select a sequence of table addresses including data corresponding to said pre-selected periodic sequence, (ii) to randomly select by said random number generator a plurality of table addresses of data for said periodic sequence, or (iii) select table addresses of data corresponding to said parameter data for said periodic sequence;
a sequence rate generator controlled by said processor to receive data corresponding to each address of said selected sequence and scale the dwell time data for each address;
a frequency and amplitude generator controlled by said processor to receive the data from said sequence rate generator and output of signals at frequencies, amplitudes and for dwell times dictated by said data of said selected periodic sequence scaled by said sequence rate generator; and
means for applying said output signals to tissue for electro-stimulation thereof.
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