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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
May. 14, 2009
Maarten Peter Bodlaender, Eindhoven, NL;
Alexander Franciscus Kolen, Eindhoven, NL;
Johannes Johanna Van Herk, Valkenswaard, NL;
Mirelva M. Drost, Eindhoven, NL;
Femke Wagemakers, Eindoven, NL;
Maarten Peter Bodlaender, Eindhoven, NL;
Alexander Franciscus Kolen, Eindhoven, NL;
Johannes Johanna Van Herk, Valkenswaard, NL;
Mirelva M. Drost, Eindhoven, NL;
Femke Wagemakers, Eindoven, NL;
Koninklijke Philips N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
A device and method for applying transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation via an electrode. The device includes the electrode being arranged for detecting a change of a skin impedance and being configured for switching from a stimulation mode of operation for stimulating the nerve, into a recalibration mode of operation upon detection of the changed skin impedance. The device may include a plurality of electrodes being configured for detecting the change of the skin impedance and being configured for adjusting an electrical current flowing through the skin via the plurality of electrodes.