Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for neuromuscular stimulation which is useful for stimulation of weak muscles in general, in sports clinical mode for muscle growth and endurance and in clinical mode for muscular rehabilitation. EMG signals are received from the subject adjacent a muscle whose contraction is to be stimulated. A succession of stimulation (STIM) pulses are supplied to the muscle to be stimulated. The EMG-receiving module is operated during quiescent periods between successive pulses, and the amplitude of stimulation pulses supplied to the subject in the succession is modulated proportionately depending on the a detected voluntary component of the received EMG signals. Modulation is in real time during supply of stimulation pulses whereby the subject is given a sensation of natural muscle control and/or the possibility for greater precision of neuromuscular control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for neuromuscular stimulation which is useful for stimulation of weak muscles in general, in sports clinical mode for muscle growth and endurance and in clinical mode for muscular rehabilitation. EMG signals are received from the subject adjacent a muscle whose contraction is to be stimulated. A succession of stimulation (STIM) pulses are supplied to the muscle to be stimulated. The EMG-receiving module is operated during quiescent periods between successive pulses, and the amplitude of stimulation pulses supplied to the subject in the succession is modulated proportionately depending on the a detected voluntary component of the received EMG signals. Modulation is in real time during supply of stimulation pulses whereby the subject is given a sensation of natural muscle control and/or the possibility for greater precision of neuromuscular control.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in and relating to mobile telephones and specifically an inexpensive and easily produced method and apparatus for the reduction of radiation exposure particularly to the head of mobile telephone users. A self-powered headset module consisting of a microphone and earphone means is connected to a mobile phone by duplex communicating means of an approximately one metre length of fibre optic cable and a special adapter which interconnects with the mobile phone itself. Signals from the microphone are modulated and sent down the fibre optic cable as series of light pulses. Similarly, the earphone signal from the mobile phone is sent up the fibre optic cable as a series of light pulse. The fibre optic cable provides a reliable, secure and interference free method of complete electrical isolation between the users head and the mobile phone. The cable may be further retractable, typically on a winding spool thus conveniently storing the cable when not in use.