公开(公告)号：US09770601B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14714368

申请日：2015-05-18

Applicant: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.

Inventor： Elisha Moses ,  Assaf Rotem

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N2/02 ,  A61B5/0484 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40

CPC classification number: A61N2/006 ,  A61B5/0484 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36025 ,  A61N1/36082 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N2/02

Abstract: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a remarkable tool for probing the brain. However, it is still unclear why specific regions in the cortex are excitable by TMS while others are not. This invention provides methods and tools for the design of efficient magnetic stimulators. Such stimulators can excite neuronal networks that were not sensitive to stimulation until now. Stimulation can be carried out both in-vitro and in-vivo. Novel systems and techniques of this invention will enable both treatment and diagnostics by stimulating regions of the brain or neuronal assemblies that were previously unaffected by TMS.

公开(公告)号：US20150246238A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14714368

申请日：2015-05-18

Applicant: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.

Inventor： Elisha MOSES ,  Assaf Rotem

IPC: A61N2/00 ,  A61B5/0484 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61N2/02

CPC classification number: A61N2/006 ,  A61B5/0484 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36025 ,  A61N1/36082 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N2/02

Abstract: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a remarkable tool for probing the brain. However, it is still unclear why specific regions in the cortex are excitable by TMS while others are not. This invention provides methods and tools for the design of efficient magnetic stimulators. Such stimulators can excite neuronal networks that were not sensitive to stimulation until now. Stimulation can be carried out both in-vitro and in-vivo. Novel systems and techniques of this invention will enable both treatment and diagnostics by stimulating regions of the brain or neuronal assemblies that were previously unaffected by TMS.

Abstract translation: 经颅磁刺激（TMS）是探索大脑的显着工具。 然而，仍然不清楚为什么皮质中的特定区域可被TMS兴奋，而其他区域则不是。 本发明提供了用于设计有效的磁刺激器的方法和工具。 这种刺激器可以激发到目前为止对刺激不敏感的神经元网络。 刺激可以在体外和体内进行。 本发明的新型系统和技术将能够通过刺激先前未受TMS影响的脑或神经元组件的区域来实现治疗和诊断。