Patent ID: 6662052
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A method for at least one of activating, de-activating, or interrogating pre-packaged programs of a neuro-stimulator system, through a remote server using the internet, comprising the steps of:a) providing a neuro-stimulator system; said neuro-stimulator system comprising an implanted stimulus-receiver and an external stimulator with wireless telemetry means; b) providing said external stimulator with at least two pre-packaged therapy programs, said programs comprising pre-determined combinations of stimulation parameters for electrical pulses; c) deciding said pre-packaged program needs to be altered remotely; d) connecting said external stimulator wirelessly with a remote server using the internet; and e) communicating bi-directionally between said server and said external stimulator to exchange data for at least one of activation, de-activation or interrogation of said pre-packaged therapy programs.