Selection of neurostimulator parameter configurations using bayesian networks
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- selecting a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator;
observing efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and
selecting a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration and a Bayesian network structure relating additional parameter configurations according to probability of efficacy.
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Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to a technique for selection of parameter configurations for an implantable neurostimulator using Bayesian networks. The technique may be employed by a programming device to allow a clinician to select parameter configurations, including electrode configurations, and then program an implantable neurostimulator to deliver therapy using the selected parameter configurations. In operation, the programming device executes a parameter configuration search algorithm to guide the clinician in the selection of parameter configurations. The search algorithm relies on a Bayesian network structure that encodes conditional probabilities describing different states of the parameter set. The Bayesian network structure provides a conditional probability table that represents causal relationships between different parameter configurations. The search algorithm uses the Bayesian network structure to infer likely efficacies of possible parameter configurations based on the efficacies of parameter configurations already observed.
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51 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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selecting a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator; observing efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and selecting a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration and a Bayesian network structure relating additional parameter configurations according to probability of efficacy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer-readable medium comprising instructions to cause a processor to:
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select a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator; observe efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and select a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration and a Bayesian network structure relating additional parameter configurations according to probability of efficacy. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A device comprising a processor programmed to:
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select a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator; observe efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and select a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration and a Bayesian network structure relating additional parameter configurations according to probability of efficacy. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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