Implantable seizure monitor
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1. An implantable device for detecting neurological events, the device comprising:
- a sensor configured to detect brainwaves and to generate a signal indicative of the detected brainwaves,an amplifier configured to amplify the signal generated by the sensor, and having a gain adjustable to predetermine an amplitude of the sensor-generated signal that will place the amplifier in saturation, andan event detector configured to determine if a neurological event has occurred based on occurrences of saturation of the amplifier.
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Abstract
An implantable seizure monitor can include at least one sensing electrode and an electronics module configured to detect, record and/or log neurological events. For example, the electronics module can be configured to detect brainwaves indicative of seizures, such as, for example, epileptic seizures, and to create a log indicating when such seizures occur. The implantable seizure monitor can include a cushioning member made of a soft material and configured to be implantable between the epidermis and cranium of a patient.
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1. An implantable device for detecting neurological events, the device comprising:
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a sensor configured to detect brainwaves and to generate a signal indicative of the detected brainwaves, an amplifier configured to amplify the signal generated by the sensor, and having a gain adjustable to predetermine an amplitude of the sensor-generated signal that will place the amplifier in saturation, and an event detector configured to determine if a neurological event has occurred based on occurrences of saturation of the amplifier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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