Patent ID: 8082033

Claim:
An implantable programmable stimulator system, comprising: a processor configured to operate the implantable programmable stimulator system in a plurality of modes, wherein each mode is selected using command data that programs the stimulator system to operate in the respective mode, the processor comprising: memory containing the command data and non-parametric waveform data for the at least one waveform preprogrammed to achieve electrical stimulation of the brain; and a playback system programmed to play back the non-parametric waveform data for the at least one preprogrammed waveform as at least one output waveform; and at least one electrode in electrical communication with the playback system and programmed to receive the at least one output waveform and deliver an electrical pulse to stimulate the brain using the at least one output waveform, wherein responsive to first command data corresponding to a first mode, the processor stores non-parametric waveform data received by a data bus into the memory, and wherein responsive to second command data corresponding to a second mode, the processor selectively retrieves non-parametric waveform data to provide to the playback system.