OPTIMIZATION OF STOCHASTIC-RESONANCE STIMULATION

摘要

Systems and methods are disclosed to determine a subthreshold stimulation to be applied to mechanoreceptors. Systems and methods to apply this stimulation to mechanoreceptors are also disclosed. One system includes at least one bias-signal inputting mechanism configured to apply a subthreshold stimulation to mechanoreceptors, at least one bias-signal generator coupled to the at least one bias-signal inputting mechanism and configured to provide a driving signal having a temporal variation to drive the at least one bias-signal inputting mechanism, a controller for controlling the at least one bias signal generator and the at least one bias signal inputting mechanism, and a power source providing electrical energy to the controller and the at least one bias signal generator. The temporal variation can be used to counteract the effect of endogenous fractal fluctuations on stimulation efficacy.