Abstract: A system for providing wireless electrical stimulation to muscles and nerves for the treatment of medical and non-medical conditions. The electrical stimulation is delivered to the stimulated object (individual) by small neuromuscular electrical stimulation devices attached to wearable supports featuring electrically conductive material rendered on the inside and acting as electrodes. The control of the electrical stimulation devices is provided by a dedicated application running on a mobile device by means of a Bluetooth Low Energy interface.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 27, 2022
Publication date:
May 23, 2024
Applicant:
NMES Group AB
Inventors:
Vincent Tellenbach, Heiko Van Vliet, Jeffrey Fu Hsu, Mathias Jepson, Richard Charles Statham, Vedran Stankovic
Abstract: A method and apparatus to deliver electrical stimulation using wireless controlled neuromuscular electrical stimulation devices are disclosed. The electrical neuromuscular stimulation device allows the delivery of short electrical impulses triggered and controlled by transmitters directed towards a receiver. The proposed method and apparatus may enable the recreation of realistic haptic sensory feedback. Possible uses include, but are not limited to gaming, entertainment, learning, training, medical, rehabilitation, and educational purposes.
Abstract: A method for synchronizing multiple wireless devices to provide electrical stimulation to muscles and nerves using Bluetooth Low Energy area network technology for the treatment of medical and non-medical conditions. This method allows Multiple Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) devices to connect and synchronize as peripherals to one central unit.
Abstract: A device for providing electrical stimulation to muscles and nerves using two distinct regulation technologies with automatic switching capability for the treatment of medical and non-medical conditions. NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) consists of delivering short electrical impulses to the user. These impulses can be regulated either in voltage or in electrical current. This device features both regulation technologies and has the capability to select the most efficient regulation technology based on the response of the stimulated object (individual) to the electrical impulses.
Abstract: A method for encoding electrical stimulation sequence or program and transferring them to an electrical stimulation device for the treatment of medical and non-medical conditions. NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) consists of delivering short electrical impulses to the user. These impulses are characterized by their shape, polarity, amplitude, duration and impulse-to-impulse duration. This encoding method focuses on the impulse amplitude, polarity, duration and impulse-to-impulse duration. The stimulation program can be adjusted in real time using data transmitted by various sensors.