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Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient

  • US 7,010,351 B2
  • Filed: 03/08/2001
  • Issued: 03/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of stimulating the brain of patient to effectuate a neural-function, comprising:

  • providing an image of neural activity in the brain of the patient;

    selecting a stimulation site comprising a region at the cortex of the brain of the patient where a change in neural activity is expected to occur to carry out the neural-function; and

    applying electrical stimulation to the stimulation site, wherein applying electrical stimulation to the stimulation site comprises applying a signal that results in an applied voltage approximately 10% greater than an expected resting potential of a population of neurons at the stimulation site.

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