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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2014
Trustees of Boston University, Boston, MA (US);
Jason D. Harry, Rumford, RI (US);
James B. Niemi, Chepachet, RI (US);
Scott Kellogg, Mattapoisett, MA (US);
Susan D'Andrea, Barrington, RI (US);
Trustees of Boston University, Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
A neuro-stimulation system employs a includes a stimulator which may include electrode devices and/or vibration elements. A controller may be employed to drive the stimulating elements with an electrical signal. In response to the electrical signal, the stimulating elements deliver electrical and/or mechanical stimulation to the body part. The stimulation may be an aperiodic stimulation and/or may be a subthreshold stimulation. In one embodiment, the stimulator is disposable and the processor determines usage of the stimulator and ensures that the stimulator is limited to a certain amount of use. Neuro-stimulation systems may be applied to sensory cells of body parts during movement of the body parts to induce neuroplastic changes. Such movement may involve a variety of therapeutic applications, e.g. in stroke patient therapy.