Title:
CLOSED LOOP NEURAL ACTIVITY TRIGGERED REHABILITATION DEVICE AND METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/109199
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device and method are provided for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability. The device includes a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain of the patient. The sensor system detects neural signals. A functional stimulation component is operatively connectable to at least one body part, such as a muscle or a nerve. The functional stimulation component stimulates the at least one body part in response to the neural signals detected. A sensory stimulation module is operatively connected to the patient to provide sensory feedback thereto.
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Inventors:
WILLIAMS JUSTIN C (US)
PRABHAKARAN VIVEK (US)
PRABHAKARAN VIVEK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/025839
Publication Date:
January 12, 2012
Filing Date:
February 23, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WISCONSIN ALUMNI RES FOUND (US)
WILLIAMS JUSTIN C (US)
PRABHAKARAN VIVEK (US)
WILLIAMS JUSTIN C (US)
PRABHAKARAN VIVEK (US)
International Classes:
A61H1/00; A61B5/375; A61N1/08; A61N1/36; A61N1/37
Foreign References:
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| US20060004422A1 | 2006-01-05 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
STOMMA, Peter, C. (S.C.840 North Plankinton Avenu, Milwaukee WI, US)
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