Voice command handler for programming stimulation systems and methods of using

A method for programming a stimulation device of a stimulation system using a programming device, the method comprising:

• providing a predefined set of programming commands for the programming device, wherein the predefined set of programming commands comprises a plurality of single word commands and a plurality of multi-word commands, wherein the single word commands comprise a first programming command increasing a stimulation amplitude and a second programming command comprises decreasing the stimulation amplitude;
• receiving a verbal communication by a voice command handler of the programming device or in communication with the programming device;
• determining whether the verbal communication is a trigger word and, when the verbal communication is the trigger word, entering a triggered state, wherein, after entering the triggered state, the programming device remains in the triggered state until a one of at least one stop condition is met;
• when in the triggered state, determining whether the verbal communication is one of the single word commands and, when the verbal communication is one of the single word commands, executing the one of the single word commands and remaining in the triggered state;
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• when in the triggered state, determining whether the verbal communication is one of the multi-word commands and, when the verbal communication is one of the multi-word commands, executing the one of the multi-word commands and entering a non-triggered state.