Patient programmer with input and sensing capabilities

摘要

A patient programmer can have a progress module, wherein the progress module may obtain progress input from a patient in which the generator is implanted. The progress module may include sensors that are able to obtain progress input based on patient interactions with sensors coupled to the patient programmer. The progress module may also include an interface that poses progress-related questions to the patient and obtains responses to the questions from the patient. The patient programmer is also able to store the progress input for reporting purposes.

主权项

1. A deep brain stimulation system comprising:
a neuro-stimulation generator configured to deliver electrical energy to the patient's brain; at least one sensor selected from the group consisting of: a force sensor, a temperature sensor, a motion/acceleration sensor, a strain gauge, and a chemical sensor; and a patient programmer to which the at least one sensor is mounted, the patient programmer comprising:
a wireless interface configured to transmit a control signal to the generator;a processor configured to:
generate the control signal; andobtain from the at least one sensor, and store in a memory location, measurements characterizing one or more aspects of a particular task performed by a patient with the patient programmer; anda communication interface to transmit report data representing the measurements to a clinician programmer.