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Optimizing stimulation therapy of an external stimulating device based on firing of action potential in target nerve

  • US 7,970,478 B2
  • Filed: 12/19/2008
  • Issued: 06/28/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for optimizing stimulation therapy for an external stimulating device, comprising the steps of:

  • generating a stimulating signal for stimulation of a target nerve using the external stimulating device;

    producing a feedback signal based on whether the target nerve fires an action potential; and

    adjusting a stimulating signal parameter of the stimulating signal based on the feedback signal;

    wherein the producing step comprises the step of generating a magnetic field induced in an implanted transmitting coil disposed proximate the target nerve when the action potential fires along an axon along the target nerve in response to the generated stimulating signal produced by the external stimulating device;

    grid the feedback signal is produced in a receiving coil associated with the external stimulating device based on the generated magnetic field induced in the implanted transmitting coil.

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