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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2008
Stephen Wahlgren, Easton, PA (US);
Michael R. Tracey, Branchburg, NJ (US);
Stephen Wahlgren, Easton, PA (US);
Michael R. Tracey, Branchburg, NJ (US);
Ethicon, Inc., Somerville, NJ (US);
Abstract
A method and system for optimizing stimulation therapy of an external stimulating device. The stimulating signal for stimulation of a target nerve is produced using the external stimulating device. A magnetic field is induced in an implanted transmitting coil disposed proximate the target nerve when the action potential is fired along an axon of the target nerve. In turn, a feedback signal is generated in a receiving coil associated with the external stimulating device based on whether the target nerve fires an action potential. Stimulating signal parameters of the stimulating signal are adjusted based on the feedback signal.