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    • 专利摘要:
    A device for applying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to a patient, wherein the device comprises: a head assembly for disposition to a patient's head; and a plurality of magnetic assemblies for releasable head assembly assemblies, each of the magnetic assemblies comprising a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity; wherein the number of magnetic assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual positioning on the head assembly and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected to allow the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field. are tailored to each patient, by providing patient-specific tms therapy to aid diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. In a preferred form of the invention, each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 tesla / second, which corresponds to a magnetic movement speed of not less than 400. hertz
    公开号:BR112015022834A2
    申请号:R112015022834
    申请日:2014-03-14
    公开日:2019-08-27
    发明作者:U Voss Henning；A Helekar Santosh
    申请人:Univ Cornell；Methodist Hospital；
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    专利说明:

    DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION TO A PATIENT, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION TO A PATIENT
    FIELD OF THE INVENTION [001] This invention relates to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in general, and more particularly, to new methods and device for providing transcranial magnetic stimulation to a patient.
    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [002] The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure in which the magnetic stimulus is applied to the brain in order to modify the natural brain electrical activity, through which it provides therapy to a patient to assist in the diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. More particularly, TMS applies a rapidly changing magnetic field to a patient's brain in order to induce weak electrical currents in the patient's brain through electromagnetic induction. These weak electrical currents modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity, through which he provides therapy to the patient to aid in the diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. The TMS has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. TMS is also currently being investigated in the treatment of several other neurological disorders and psychiatric disorders, including stroke, migraines, Parkinson's disease, tinnitus, autism, schizophrenia, etc. TMS is also being used to study brain function in neuroscience research.
    2/19 [003] The conventional TMS device generally comprises an electromagnetic coil, which is fixed in position relative to the patient's head. As the magnetic field applied to the patient is a function of the configuration of the electromagnetic coil, the current passes through the electromagnetic coil, and the location of the electromagnetic coil in relation to the patient, the fixed construction of the conventional TMS device significantly limits the characteristic of the field that can be applied to the patient and therefore significantly limits the TMS therapy that can be provided to the patient. In addition, the conventional TMS device generally uses very high electrical currents in the electromagnetic coil, which increases the risk of accidental injury to the patient through electric shocks, burns, seizures, etc.
    [004] The present invention addresses the aforementioned problems associated with the prior art by providing an improved method and device for providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient. In addition, the present invention also provides additional advantages over conventional TMS, for example, (a) comprises a wearable portable device that can be used outside a medical or research unit, for example, at home; (b) patients can self-administer a prescribed treatment regimen at home through portable, used, wired or wireless controllers; (c) comprises multiple magnetic stimulators targeting the various brain structures that can lead to better treatment, diagnostic testing or insight into brain function through its use in neuroscience research; (d) comprises stimulators
    3/19 multiple magnetic addressable to one or the same brain structure that can be more effective due to the fact that they can reduce the current flow in several directions; and (e) comprises multiple magnetic stimulators that can aggregate their magnetic fields for the most robust brain stimulation.
    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [005] The present invention provides a new method and device for providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (IMS) to a patient. Among other things, the present invention comprises the provision and use of the new TMS device, which allows spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field generated by the TMS device to be customized for each patient, by means of which it provides TMS therapy specific to the patient or diagnostic test. It also provides greater flexibility in open brain function investigations in neuroscience research.
    [006] In a form of the invention, the device is provided to apply the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulus (TMS) to a patient, wherein the device comprises:
    a head assembly for disposition on a patient's head; and a plurality of magnetic assemblies for releasable assembly on the head assembly, wherein each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain in order to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    4/19 in which the number of magnetic assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual placement on the head assembly and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected to allow spatial, temporal and power characteristics magnetic field to be customized for each patient, through which it provides patient-specific TMS therapy or diagnostic testing, as well as greater flexibility in open brain function investigations in neuroscience research. In a preferred form of the invention, each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second, which corresponds to a magnetic movement speed of not less than 400 Hertz .
    [007] In another form of the invention, a method is provided to provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, the method comprising:
    provision of the device, which comprises:
    a head assembly for disposition on a patient's head; and a plurality of magnetic assemblies for releasable assembly in the head assembly, wherein each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain in order to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    positioning the head assembly on the patient's head, and positioning a selected number of
    5/19 magnetic assemblies in the head assembly in selected locations; and selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field with at least one of the magnetic assemblies;
    in which the number of magnetic assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual positioning on the head assembly and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected in order to customize the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field for that patient, through which it provides patient-specific TMS therapy or diagnostic testing, as well as greater flexibility in open brain function investigations in neuroscience research. In a preferred form of the invention, each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second, which corresponds to a magnetic movement speed of not less than 400 Hertz.
    [008] In another form of the invention, a device is provided for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, wherein the device comprises:
    a head assembly for disposal on a patient's head; and a plurality of magnetic assemblies mounted on the head assembly in a predetermined pattern, in which each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in the brain
    6/19 of a patient in order to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    wherein the number of magnetic assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual positioning on the head assembly and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected to allow the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the field magnetic devices are customized for each patient, whereby it provides patient-specific TMS therapy to assist in diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. In a preferred form of the invention, each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second, which corresponds to a magnetic movement speed of not less than 400 Hertz.
    [009] In another form of the invention, a method is provided for providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, the method comprising:
    provision of device comprising:
    a head assembly for disposition on a patient's head; and a plurality of magnetic assemblies mounted on the head assembly in a predetermined pattern, in which each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain in order to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    7/19 positioning the head assembly on the patient's head; and selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field with at least one of the magnetic assemblies;
    in which the number of magnetic assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual positioning on the head assembly and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected in order to customize the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field for that patient, through which he provides patient-specific TMS therapy to assist in the diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. In a preferred form of the invention, each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second, which corresponds to a magnetic movement speed of not less than 400 Hertz .
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [010] These and other objects and resources of the present invention will be revealed more fully or made obvious by the detailed description below of the preferred embodiments of the invention, which should be considered with the accompanying drawings, in which the similar numbers refer to the same parts, and where:
    Figs. 1 and 2 are schematic views that illustrate the new device for providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (IMS) to a patient;
    Fig. 3 is a schematic view that illustrates how one of the selective assemblies of the magnetic assemblies of the
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    TMS of Figs. 1 and 2 can be activated at selected times in order to provide a patient with the desired TMS therapy, diagnostic test or investigative protocol in neuroscience research;
    Fig. 4 is a schematic view that illustrates the physics of the magnetic stimulus in a conductor;
    Fig. 5 is a schematic view illustrating the biophysics of a brain's magnetic stimulus;
    Fig. 6 is a table that illustrates some of the advantages of the present invention over conventional TMS; and
    Fig. 7 is a schematic view illustrating the alternative device for providing TMS to a patient.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ACHIEVEMENTS [011] When first looking at Figs. 1 and 2, the new Transcranial Magnetic Stimulus (TMS) device 5 is provided to provide TMS to a patient. Among other things, and as will be discussed below, the new TMS 5 device allows the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field generated by the TMS device to be customized for each patient, through which it provides TMS therapy specific to the patient. patient to assist in diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research.
    [012] More particularly, the TMS device 5 generally comprises a head assembly 10 for positioning on a patient's head, a plurality of magnetic assemblies 15, which are releasably mounted on the head assembly 10, and a plurality of electrodes 20 to connect each of the magnetic assemblies 15 to a computerized controller 25. The controller
    Computerized 9/19 25 can be a standalone device or, if desired, a computerized controller 25 can be usable, for example, on a belt, armband, etc. In addition, if desired, the magnetic assemblies 15 can be connected to a computerized controller 25 wirelessly, by means of which it eliminates the need for the electrodes 20.
    [013] In a preferred form of the invention, the head assembly 10 comprises a soft, shape-adjusting cap adapted to cover the patient's head while leaving the patient's face and ears exposed. The head assembly 10 is intended to provide a suitable support for the magnetic assemblies 15 mentioned above and, for this purpose, the head assembly 10 preferably comprises a textile construction (for example, woven, braided or knitted fibers) which has a structure, but can breathe (for patient comfort). Alternatively, the head assembly could be constructed from other materials, such as soft plastic. The head assembly 10 preferably includes a chin strap 30 so that the head assembly can be fitted to a patient's head with light tension, to ensure that the head assembly maintains a fixed position on the patient's head.
    [014] As noted above, a plurality of magnetic assemblies 15 are mounted releasably to the head assembly 10. More particularly, the magnetic assemblies 15 are assembled releasably to the head assembly 10 so that the number of magnetic assemblies 15 , and / or its individual positioning in the head assembly 10, can be varied, as desired, by the clinician or
    10/19 researcher. For this purpose, the head assembly 10 preferably comprises a plurality of fixing bases 35, which are distributed on the outer surface of the head assembly 10, and each of the magnetic assemblies 15 preferably comprises a counterpart fixing joint 40 adapted for correspond to a fixing base 35, thereby allowing each magnetic assembly 15 to be releasably attached to the head assembly 10 substantially anywhere on the surface of the head assembly. It will be estimated that, as a result of this construction, it is possible to releasably attach the desired number of magnetic assemblies 15 to the head assembly 10, in the desired locations for those magnetic assemblies 15, so that the number of magnetic assemblies 15, and / or its positioning in the head assembly 10, can be varied as desired by the clinician or researcher.
    [015] By way of example, but without limitation, the head assembly 10 comprises a tissue cap covering the patient's skull, the plurality of fixing bases 35 disposed in the head assembly 10 can each comprise half of a closure. conventional sticky tape (for example, Velcro ™), and the fastening joints 40 of the magnetic assembly 15 can each comprise the second half of a conventional sticky tape closure (for example, Velcro ™). In this way, each of the magnetic assemblies 15 can be releasably attached to a fixing base 35 and therefore to the head assembly 10.
    [016] In a preferred form of the invention, the magnetic assemblies 15 each comprise a motor 45 and a
    11/19 permanent magnet 50. Permanent magnet 50 is mounted to drive shaft 55 of motor 45, so that when motor 45 is energized, permanent magnet 50 will rotate, thereby providing a rapidly changing magnetic field on the magnetic assembly. In a preferred form of the invention, each of the magnetic assemblies 15 comprises a permanent magnet 50 to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second, which corresponds to a magnetic movement speed of not less than 400 Hertz. As will be estimated by those experts in the field of TMS, when applying this fast-changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second, which corresponds to the magnetic movement speed of not less than 400 Hertz, to a patient's brain, the weak electrical currents can be induced in neurons in the patient's brain. These weak electrical currents modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity, thereby providing the patient with therapy to assist in diagnosis or to map brain function in neuroscience research. In a preferred form of the invention, motor 45 is a variable speed motor, so that permanent magnet 50 can rotate faster or slower, as desired, to adjust thereby the voltage of the electrical currents induced in the brain's neurons of the patient, as will be discussed in detail below. In a preferred form of the invention, the permanent magnet 50 comprises a rare earth magnet, for example, neodymium magnet.
    [017] The TMS 5 device also comprises a computerized controller 25 to independently control the operation of each of the magnetic assemblies
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    15, that is, turning the engines 45 on or off, regulating the engine rotation speeds, etc. The electrodes 20 connect the computerized controller 25 to each of the magnetic assemblies 15.
    [018] Therefore, in accordance with the present invention, a clinician or investigator determined first, for each individual patient, (i) how many magnetic assemblies 15 must be mounted to the head assembly 10, (ii) where those head assemblies 15 must be mounted on the head assembly 10, (iii) when several magnetic assemblies 15 must have their permanent magnets 50 rotated and (iv) the speed of each rotation, in order to precisely customize the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field, which is generated by the TMS device 5, to provide the patient with TMS therapy specific to the patient, to assist in the diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. Consequently, when TMS therapy or testing is applied to the patient, the patient places the head mount 10, the clinician or researcher assembles the appropriate number of magnetic mounts 15 to the head mount 10, positioning those magnetic mounts in the appropriate locations on the mount head 10, and then the computer controller 25 then controls which magnetic assemblies 15 have their magnets rotated, when and at what speed. In this way, the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field generated by the TMS 5 device can be precisely customized according to the needs of each patient, to provide the patient with the patient-specific TMS therapy to assist in diagnosis or
    13/19 to map brain function in neuroscience research. Note, for example, Fig. 3, which shows how the selected magnetic assemblies 15, located in different locations on the head assembly 10, can have their respective permanent magnets rotated at different times. In this regard, it will be estimated that as the permanent magnet of a particular magnetic assembly 15 is rotated, it will apply a rapidly changing magnetic field to the patient, and this changing magnetic field is a function of the size and power of the permanent magnet 50 of that assembly magnetic speed and the speed at which the permanent magnet is rotated. Also note, for example, Fig. 4, which illustrates the physics of the magnetic stimulus in a conductor, and Fig. 5, which illustrates the rapid voltage oscillations induced by the magnetic stimulus in a human brain. In addition, it will be estimated that the rapidly changing magnetic fields produced by the plurality of magnetic assemblies 15 located in the head assembly 10 aggregate together in a rapidly changing, compound and complex magnetic field that varies between the patient's brain, both spatial as for time, according to the positions of the magnetic assemblies 15 in the head assembly 10 and the relative moments of their respective rotations of the magnet.
    [019] Therefore, it will be noted that with the new TMS 5 device of the present invention, the clinician or researcher can customize the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field generated by the TMS 5 device for each patient, to provide through hence, patient-specific TMS therapy, to aid in diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research.
    14/19 [020] Significantly, the present invention comprises a wearable portable device that can be used outside a clinical or research unit, for example, at home. In addition, patients can self-administer a prescribed treatment regimen at home via portable, or wearable, wired or wireless electronic controllers.
    [021] It should be estimated that, as the present invention comprises multiple magnetic stimulators targetable in multiple brain structures, it may be possible to obtain better treatment, diagnostic testing or insight into brain function through its use in neuroscience research.
    [022] In addition, as the present invention comprises multiple magnetic stimulators targeting a single brain structure, it may be possible to obtain superior results due to the fact that they can induce the current flow in several directions.
    [023] Furthermore, to the extent that the present invention comprises multiple magnetic stimulators that can aggregate their magnetic fields for more robust brain stimulation, it may be possible to obtain better treatment, diagnostic testing or insight into brain function through its use in research of neuroscience. Among other things, this more robust brain stimulus can relate to those regions of the brain that are stimulated, the direction (s) of the current flow induced in the regions that are stimulated, the magnitudes of the current flow induced in the regions that are stimulated, and the moments of this stimulus.
    15/19 [024] In accordance with the present invention, a new method is provided to determine how many magnetic assemblies 15 are to be mounted to the head assembly 10, where these magnetic assemblies 15 are to be mounted on the head assembly 10, when the various magnetic assemblies 15 must have their magnets rotated, and the speed of this magnet rotation, in order to precisely customize the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field that must be applied to that patient, to provide her with that therapy Patient-specific TMS, to assist in diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. More particularly, in accordance with the present invention, the head assembly 10 can include a plurality of electrodes 60 to monitor changes in the patient's brain electrical activity. The electrodes 60 are preferably connected to the computerized controller 25 so that changes in brain electrical activity, monitored by electrodes 60, can be correlated to variations in the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field that is applied to the patient by the TMS device 5, which, in turn, corresponds to the number, location and speed of rotation of the various magnetic assemblies 15. Thus, using a feedback process, changes in the number, location and speed of rotation of the various magnetic assemblies 15 can be correlated with changes in the patient's brain electrical activity, thereby creating a patient-specific TMS therapy, assisting in diagnosis or mapping brain function in neuroscience research.
    16/19 [025] The present invention offers several advantages over the prior art. More particularly, the new TMS 5 device of the present invention allows the spatial, temporal and power characteristics to be customized for each patient, thereby providing patient-specific TMS therapy, assisting in diagnosis or mapping brain function in neuroscience research. Among other things, the present invention provides the following significant advantages over conventional TMS: (a) it comprises a portable and usable device that can be used outside a clinical or research unit, for example, at home; (b) patients can self-administer a prescribed treatment regimen at home through portable, or usable, wired or wireless electronic controllers; (c) comprises multiple magnetic stimulators targeting different brain structures that can lead to better treatment, diagnostic testing or insight into brain function through its use in neuroscience research; (d) comprises multiple magnetic stimulators targeting one and the same brain structure, which may be more effective because they can induce current flow in different directions; and (e) comprises multiple magnetic stimulators that can aggregate their magnetic fields for more robust brain stimulation. In addition, the present invention eliminates the risk of accidental injury to the patient through electric shocks, burns, seizures, etc.
    [026] See Fig. 6, which lists some of the advantages of the present invention over the conventional TMS device.
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    MODIFICATIONS OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [027] It should be estimated that many additional changes in details, materials, stages and part arrangements, which have been described and illustrated here in order to explain the nature of the present invention, can be performed by those skilled in the art at the time. whereas they still remain within the principles and scope of the invention.
    [028] Through examples, but without limitation, the entire outer surface of the head mounting 10 can be covered by a single large mounting base 35, or the main sections of the head mounting 10 can be covered by several large mounting bases 35, where one or more large fixing bases 35 receive one or more magnetic assemblies 15.
    [029] Furthermore, if desired, the head assembly 10 can be formed as a harness, which comprises a plurality of straps, which are connected together, but which have spacing between the different straps, in order to provide a structure similar to grid over the head. These straps can be formed of leather, plastic, fabric, etc. In this form of the invention, the fixing bases 35 and, therefore, the magnetic assemblies 15 are mounted along the straps that make up the head assembly 10.
    [030] In addition, if desired, magnetic assemblies 15 can be constructed so that magnets 50 are moved longitudinally, rather than rotationally, in order to produce a rapidly changing magnetic field. Observe, for example, Fig. 7, where solenoids 65 quickly move magnets 50 in order to create the changing magnetic field used in the present invention.
    18/19 [031] Also, if desired, permanent magnets 50 can be replaced by small electromagnets, if the requirement for a high power magnetic field can be met (for example, in order to provide a rapid change in the magnetic flux of hair) minus 500 - 600 Tesla / second) and with the appropriate amount of cooling to prevent heating and fusing of the magnetic coils.
    [032] In accordance with the present invention, it is also possible to provide a head assembly 10 (for example, a hat), which has a predetermined number of magnetic assemblies 15 already assembled in (or incorporated into) head assembly 10 in one predetermined pattern. In this case, the clinician determines which of the predetermined and predisposed magnetic assemblies 15 should be activated and, for these magnetic assemblies that must be activated, when they must have their magnets rotated, and the speed of this rotation, in order to precisely customize the spatial characteristics , time and power of the magnetic field that must be applied to the patient, to provide that patient with the patient-specific TMS therapy, assist in diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research. Furthermore, in this form of the invention, it may be desirable to provide a kit of these devices, where each device in the kit comprises a head assembly 10 (e.g., a cap), which has a predetermined number of magnetic assemblies 15 already mounted on ( or incorporated into) head assembly 10 in a predetermined pattern, with each device in the kit providing a different predetermined pattern of magnetic assemblies 15.
    19/19 [033] These and other changes will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the present disclosure and are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
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    Claims (6)
    [1]
    1. DEVICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) TO A PATIENT, characterized by comprising:
    head assembly for disposal on a patient's head; and plurality of magnetic assemblies that are releasable in the head assembly, where each of the magnetic assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain in order to modify the the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual positioning on the head assembly and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected to allow the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the field magnetic devices are customized for each patient, whereby it provides patient-specific TMS therapy to assist in diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research.
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    2. DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the magnet assemblies comprises a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second corresponding to a movement speed magnetic not less than 400 Hertz.
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    13. DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by comprising a plurality of electrodes for monitoring electrical brain activity.
    14. METHOD TO PROVIDE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) TO A PATIENT, characterized by understanding:
    provision of device comprising:
    head assembly for disposal on a patient's head; and plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable assembly in the head assembly, where each of the magnet assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain in order to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    positioning the head assembly on the patient's head, and positioning a selected number of magnet assemblies on the head assembly at selected locations; and selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field with at least one of the magnet assemblies;
    where the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual positioning on the head assembly, and their selective position of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected in order to customize the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field for that patient, by means of which he provides specific TMS therapy to the patient, to assist in the diagnosis or map brain function in
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    DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized in that the head assembly comprises a cap.
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    [4]
    4/6 neuroscience.
    15. DEVICE TO APPLY TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) TO A PATIENT, characterized by understanding:
    head assembly for disposal on a patient's head; and plurality of magnet assemblies mounted on the head assembly in a predetermined pattern, in which each of the magnet assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain in order to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    in which the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head assembly, their individual positioning on the head assembly, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected to allow the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field to be customized for each patient; through which it provides patient-specific TMS therapy to aid in diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research.
    16. DEVICE, according to claim 15, characterized in that each of the magnet assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field of at least 500 - 600 Tesla / second corresponding to a magnetic movement speed not less than 400 Hertz.
    17. DEVICE, according to claim 15, characterized by comprising a device kit, in which
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    4. DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnet assemblies are secure to the head assembly using a hook and loop fastener.
    [5]
    5/6 each device comprises a head assembly that has a plurality of magnet assemblies mounted on the head assembly in a predetermined pattern, and where each of the devices in the kit still has its plurality of magnet assemblies mounted in a pattern different predetermined.
    18. METHOD TO PROVIDE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) TO A PATIENT, characterized by understanding:
    providing device comprising:
    head assembly for disposal on a patient's head; and plurality of magnet assemblies mounted on the head assembly in a predetermined pattern, in which each of the magnet assemblies comprises a magnet to selectively provide a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electrical currents in a patient's brain in order to modify the patient's natural brain electrical activity;
    positioning the head assembly on the patient's head; and selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field with at least one of the magnet assemblies;
    where the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head, their individual positioning on the head assembly and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected in order to customize the spatial, temporal and power characteristics of the magnetic field for that patient , through which it provides specific TMS therapy to the patient, to assist in the
    Petition 870170070223, of 9/19/2017, p. 9/14
    5. DEVICE, according to claim 4, characterized in that the hook and loop fastener comprises a fastener base arranged in the head assembly and a fastener connection arranged in each of the head assemblies.
    6. DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized in that the head assemblies comprise a permanent magnet and device for moving the permanent magnet.
    7. DEVICE, according to claim 6, characterized by the device for moving the permanent magnet comprising a motor, and in which the permanent magnet is still attached to the drive shaft of the motor.
    DEVICE, according to claim 6, characterized by the device for moving the permanent magnet comprising a solenoid.
    9. DEVICE, according with the claim 6, featured for the permanent magnet to understand a rare magnet in Earth. 10. DEVICE, according with the claim 9, featured by the rare earth magnet understand neodymium. 11. DEVICE, according with the claim 6, featured by the assemblies of magnet understand one electromagnet. 12. DEVICE, according with the claim 1, featured for still understanding a controller computerized to cause selection of a of the assemblies in magnet to provide a magnetic field of quick change.
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    6/6 diagnosis or map brain function in neuroscience research.
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