Closed Loop Neural Activity Triggered Rehabilitation Device And Method

摘要

A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device and method are provided for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability. The device includes a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain of the patient. The sensor system detects neural signals. A functional stimulation component is operatively connectable to at least one body part, such as a muscle or a nerve. The functional stimulation component stimulates the at least one body part in response to the neural signals detected. A sensory stimulation module is operatively connected to the patient to provide sensory feedback thereto.

主权项

1. A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability, the patient including a brain and at least one muscle, the device comprising:
a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain at a predetermined location, the sensor system configured to detect neural signals and the predetermined location corresponding to an area of the brain used by the patient to move at least one muscle; a control system receiving the neural signals from the sensor system and generating control signals, the control signals being based solely on the neural signals and a predetermined set of patient parameters, wherein the predetermined set of patient parameters is entirely independent of real time patient feedback; and a functional stimulation component operatively connectable to the control system and to the at least one muscle, the functional stimulation component configured to stimulate the at least one muscle in response to the control signals received from the control system.