Neuromodulation using modulated pulse train
First Claim
1. A neuromodulation system for modulating neural tissue by delivering a modulated electrical pulse train to the neural tissue, the neuromodulation system comprising:
- neuromodulation output circuitry configured to output an electrical pulse train;
pulse train modulation circuitry configured to modulate the electrical pulse train output by the neuromodulation output circuitry with a modulation signal that has a defined shape selected from a group of preprogrammed shapes to provide the modulated electrical pulse train to modulate the neural tissue; and
a user interface configured to receive a shape selection from the user, wherein the shape selection is a selected one of the group of preprogrammed shapes for use as the defined shape of the modulation signal.
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Abstract
A neuromodulation system comprises a plurality of electrical terminals configured for being respectively coupled to a plurality of electrodes, a user interface configured for receiving input from a user that selects one of a plurality of different shapes of a modulating signal and/or selects one of a plurality of different electrical pulse parameters of an electrical pulse train, neuromodulation output circuitry configured for outputting an electrical pulse train to the plurality of electrical terminals, and pulse train modulation circuitry configured for modulating the electrical pulse train in accordance with the selected shape of the modulating signal and/or selected electrical pulse parameter of the electrical pulse train.
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20 Claims
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1. A neuromodulation system for modulating neural tissue by delivering a modulated electrical pulse train to the neural tissue, the neuromodulation system comprising:
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neuromodulation output circuitry configured to output an electrical pulse train; pulse train modulation circuitry configured to modulate the electrical pulse train output by the neuromodulation output circuitry with a modulation signal that has a defined shape selected from a group of preprogrammed shapes to provide the modulated electrical pulse train to modulate the neural tissue; and a user interface configured to receive a shape selection from the user, wherein the shape selection is a selected one of the group of preprogrammed shapes for use as the defined shape of the modulation signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A neuromodulation system for modulating neural tissue by delivering a modulated electrical pulse train to the neural tissue, the neuromodulation system comprising:
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a plurality of electrical terminals configured for being respectively coupled to a plurality of electrodes; neuromodulation output circuitry configured for outputting an electrical pulse train to the plurality of electrical terminals; a user interface configured to receive a shape selection from a group of two or more shape selections for a modulation signal that may be selected to define a shape of the modulation signal; and pulse train modulation circuitry configured to modulate a pulse rate of the electrical pulse train outputted from the neuromodulation output circuitry in accordance with the defined shape of the modulation signal to provide the modulated electrical pulse train. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising:
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receiving, via a user interface, a user selection of a defined shape selected from a group of preprogrammed shapes; and modulating neural tissue by delivering a modulated electrical pulse train to the neural tissue, wherein delivering the modulated electrical pulse train to the neural tissue includes delivering an electrical pulse train from neuromodulation output circuitry, and modulating the electrical pulse train delivered from the neuromodulation output circuitry using the user selection of the defined shape to provide the modulated electrical pulse train. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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