Smart adaptive neuromodulation device for stellate ganglion modulation
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Abstract
A non-invasive neuromodulation device for modulating a stellate ganglion may include a wearable collar configured to be positioned around a user's neck; a transducer array integrated into the collar, wherein the transducer array includes at least one low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) emitter; one or more biometric sensors configured to measure physiological parameters including heart rate variability and skin conductance; a control unit with a microprocessor configured to receive real-time biometric data from the sensors; and a feedback system operatively connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit dynamically adjusts neuromodulation parameters of the transducer array based on received biometric data to optimize sympathetic nervous system regulation.
Claims19
A non-invasive neuromodulation device for modulating a stellate ganglion, comprising:
- a wearable collar configured to be positioned around a user's neck;
- a transducer array integrated into the collar, wherein the transducer array includes at least one low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) emitter;
- one or more biometric sensors configured to measure physiological parameters including heart rate variability and skin conductance;
- a control unit with a microprocessor configured to receive real-time biometric data from the sensors;
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- a feedback system operatively connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit dynamically adjusts neuromodulation parameters of the transducer array based on received biometric data to optimize sympathetic nervous system regulation.
A method for non-invasively modulating a stellate ganglion, the method comprising:
- positioning a wearable device with an integrated transducer array over a stellate ganglion region of a user;
- delivering neuromodulatory stimulation using at least one of a low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), radiofrequency, or pulsed electromagnetic field energy;
- continuously monitoring physiological responses, including heart rate variability and skin conductance, via embedded sensors;
- adjusting stimulation parameters in real-time using a closed-loop control system based on monitored physiological data;
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- providing adaptive neuromodulation personalized to a user's autonomic response.
A system for adaptive neuromodulation of a stellate ganglion, comprising:
- a flexible, ergonomically designed wearable device configured to be positioned on a user's neck;
- a multimodal neuromodulation unit comprising LIFU, radiofrequency, or pulsed electromagnetic field emitters;
- a sensor array including at least a heart rate variability sensor and an electrodermal activity sensor for measuring autonomic nervous system activity;
- a machine learning-enabled control unit configured to process real-time sensor data and dynamically modulate neuromodulation parameters;
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- a wireless communication module configured to transmit data to an external interface for remote monitoring and therapy adjustments.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.