Abstract: A neuromodulation system comprising: at least one input means for inputting patient data into the neuromodulation system; at least one model calculation and building means for building a patient model, the patient model describing the anatomy and/or physiology and/or pathophysiology and the real and/or simulated reaction of the patient on a provided and/or simulated neuromodulation; at least one computation means for using the patient model (M) and calculating the impact of the provided and/or simulated neuromodulation. The present invention further relates to a method for providing neuromodulation.

Abstract: An antenna for an implantable medical device, the antenna being configured for inductive wireless power transfer and/or near-field magnetic induction communication, the antenna comprising at least one coil or at least one set of coils, each coil comprising several windings. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to an implantable medical device (IMD).

Abstract: A neuromodulation system including at least one input module for inputting a planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events and at least one analyzing module for analyzing a neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events. The analyzing module and the input module may be connected such that the input module is configured to forward the planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events to the analyzing module and the analyzing module is configured to analyze the planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events regarding one or more possible neuromodulation conflict(s).

Abstract: Inductive wireless power transfer systems are provided for medical devices, such as implantable medical devices (IMDs). The systems may comprise a transmitter unit and a receiver unit and may be configured for transferring power and/or signals from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit and/or vice versa. The transmitter unit may comprise an energy source, a transmitter antenna, and a supply line connected in between the energy source and the antenna. The receiver unit may comprise a receiver antenna and a rectifier output. The transmitter antenna and the receiver antenna may be configured to provide a wireless power transfer link. The supply line may comprise a virtual resistance unit, which may be configured to provide a virtual resistance, which may be determined such that the rectifier output provides a substantially constant or less varying charge current over a predetermined distance range, for a large range of implant depths.

Abstract: A neuromodulation system including at least one input module for inputting a planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events and at least one analyzing module for analyzing a neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events. The analyzing module and the input module may be connected such that the input module is configured to forward the planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events to the analyzing module and the analyzing module is configured to analyze the planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events regarding one or more possible neuromodulation conflict(s).

Abstract: Methods and systems for neurostimulation are provided. In one example, a neurostimulation system may include a stimulation module, the stimulation module providing a first stimulation block and a second stimulation block. The neurostimulation system may further include a stimulation interference estimation module for providing an interference model for estimating a spatial interference between the first stimulation block and the second stimulation block. In some examples, the stimulation interference estimation module may reconfigure one or more of the first and the second stimulation blocks to reduce temporal overlap of the stimulation blocks.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for multi-channel and/or variable neurostimulation. In one example, overlapping of stimulation events between a plurality of pulse train provided by the neurostimulation system is determined, and one or more parameters of one or more of the plurality of pulse trains are adjusted so as to reduce or avoid overlapping of stimulation events of the plurality of pulse train. The one or more parameters may include a start time, a frequency, and a pulse shape.

Abstract: An antenna for an implantable medical device, the antenna being configured for inductive wireless power transfer and/or near-field magnetic induction communication, the antenna comprising at least one coil or at least one set of coils, each coil comprising several windings. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to an implantable medical device (IMD).

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing a tissue node potential of a neurostimulation system. The envisioned neurostimulation system can include an energy source, a housing or a housing portion, a stimulation node, a stimulation surface for contacting a tissue of a patient, and a control circuit. The control circuit can be configured to maintain at least one of the housing or housing portion, the stimulation node, or the stimulation surface at a predefined voltage or within a predefined voltage range.

Abstract: A neuromodulation system including at least one input module for inputting a planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events and at least one analyzing module for analyzing a neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events. The analyzing module and the input module may be connected such that the input module is configured to forward the planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events to the analyzing module and the analyzing module is configured to analyze the planned neuromodulation event or a series of neuromodulation events regarding one or more possible neuromodulation conflict(s).

Abstract: Neuromodulation systems and corresponding methods for providing neuromodulation are disclosed. The neuromodulation systems can include at least one input module for inputting patient data into the neuromodulation system. The systems can further include at least one model calculation and building module for building a patient model, the patient model describing the anatomy and/or physiology and/or pathophysiology and the real and/or simulated reaction of the patient on a provided and/or simulated neuromodulation. The systems can further include at least one computation means for using the patient model (M) and calculating the impact of the provided and/or simulated neuromodulation.

Abstract: A neuromodulation system comprising: at least one input means for inputting patient data into the neuromodulation system; at least one model calculation and building means for building a patient model, the patient model describing the anatomy and/or physiology and/or pathophysiology and the real and/or simulated reaction of the patient on a provided and/or simulated neuromodulation; at least one computation means for using the patient model (M) and calculating the impact of the provided and/or simulated neuromodulation. The present invention further relates to a method for providing neuromodulation.

Abstract: Methods and systems for neurostimulation are provided. In one example, a neurostimulation system may include a stimulation module, the stimulation module providing a first stimulation block and a second stimulation block. The neurostimulation system may further include a stimulation interference estimation module for providing an interference model for estimating a spatial interference between the first stimulation block and the second stimulation block. In some examples, the stimulation interference estimation module may reconfigure one or more of the first and the second stimulation blocks to reduce temporal overlap of the stimulation blocks.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for multi-channel and/or variable neurostimulation. In one example, overlapping of stimulation events between a plurality of pulse train provided by the neurostimulation system is determined, and one or more parameters of one or more of the plurality of pulse trains are adjusted so as to reduce or avoid overlapping of stimulation events of the plurality of pulse train. The one or more parameters may include a start time, a frequency, and a pulse shape.

Abstract: Inductive wireless power transfer systems are provided for medical devices, such as implantable medical devices (IMDs). The systems may comprise a transmitter unit and a receiver unit and may be configured for transferring power and/or signals from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit and/or vice versa. The transmitter unit may comprise an energy source, a transmitter antenna, and a supply line connected in between the energy source and the antenna. The receiver unit may comprise a receiver antenna and a rectifier output. The transmitter antenna and the receiver antenna may be configured to provide a wireless power transfer link. The supply line may comprise a virtual resistance unit, which may be configured to provide a virtual resistance, which may be determined such that the rectifier output provides a substantially constant or less varying charge current over a predetermined distance range, for a large range of implant depths.