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Apparatus and methods for feedback based nerve modulation

  • US 8,812,113 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2013
  • Issued: 08/19/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of activating neuromuscular tissue with an implanted circuit, comprising:

  • communicating with the implanted circuit, which is implanted within a proximity of a tongue of a subject, wherein the implanted circuit is in electrical communication with at least one electrode;

    receiving a physiological signal from the subject via the implanted circuit;

    sending a control signal to the implanted circuit in response to the physiological signal; and

    activating neuromuscular tissue within the tongue of the subject via the control signal.

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