Docket #: S23-373
Apparatus and method for efficient multichannel vibrotactile stimulation with compound pulses
The Tass Lab has invented non-invasive, Vibrotactile Coordinated Reset (vCR) stimulation devices and methods to safely and efficiently treat brain disorders characterized by abnormal neuronal synchrony such as Parkinson's disease.
This invention enables spatially more focal and/or shorter activation by means of novel (compound) pulses or continuous stimulation with specifically modulated amplitudes. Compound stimuli are the core key feature of the invention. Thus, this enhanced technology enables more effective vibrotactile stimulation, i.e., stronger physiological effects with less vibration power/amplitude.
Stage of Development
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Applications
- Next generation glove therapy for patient suffering from Parkinson's disease and a variety of other movement disorders
- Other potential applications include:
- Medical applications: for rehabilitation, dedicated training and fitness
- Military applications: navigational and alert cueing for soldiers
- Aviation applications: for simulation and training and situational awareness (warning) systems, e.g., for pilots
- Automotive applications: for alerts/warnings and navigation
Advantages
- Non-invasive
- More effective vibrotactile stimulation
- Stronger physiological effects with less vibration power/amplitude
- Personalized calibration
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