Abstract
This research service analyses the critical trends and advancements made in
neurostimulators.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope of the Research Service
- Research Methodology
- Introduction
- Emerging Technologies and their Applications
- Key Technology Trends
2 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN NEUROSTIMULATORS--AN OVERVIEW
- Technology Primer
- Basic Description: Evoked Potentials and Design
- Neuronal Biology
- Electrodes
- Implantable Batteries
- Stimulator Control System
- Prelude
- Performance Factors
- Types of Stimulators
3 APPLICATIONS AND ANALYSIS
- Technology Analysis
- Market and Technology Drivers and Restraints
- Technology Challenges
- Regulatory Issues
- Analyst Insights
4 TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS
- Developments by Industries
- Noninvasive Cure for Singultus--USA
- Cortical Stimulation to Revive Stroke Patients--USA
- Ischemic Stroke for Nerve Stimulation--Israel
- Artificial Retinal Prosthesis--USA
- Forehead Retina System: A Noninvasive Visual Hope to the Visually
Challenged--Japan
- Advanced Urinary Control through Electrical Stimulation Therapy--USA
- Pain Management through SCS Therapy--USA
- Optimized Control for Epilepsy through Closed-Loop Neurostimulation--USA
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy--USA
- Developments by Universities
- Autonomous Localized Brain Stimulation through Implanted Biochip--India
- Microtechnology to Create Miniaturized Neuroprosthetic Electrodes and
Device Components--Germany
- Selecting Optimal Stimulation Parameters for Brain Computer
Interfaces--India
- Invasive Neural Prosthesis Inducing Feedback Neurostimulation--UK
- Optical Stimulation of Nerves Mediated Using Bioengineering--USA
- Commercial and Academic Research on Neurostimulator Components
- Solid Polymer Electrolyte-Based Batteries for Implantable
Neurostimulators--USA
- Wireless Antennas--Germany
5 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND FUTURE
- Future and Ethics
- Futuristic Trends and Roadmap
- Ethical Issues
- Mechanics of Future Development
- Industry Analysis
- SWOT Analysis of the Neurostimulation Industry
- Geographical Analysis and Competitive Analysis of Market Attractiveness
of Neurostimulators
- Stake Holder Analysis
6 KEY PATENTS; CONTACTS
- Key Patents
- US Patents Overview
- US Patents--2007
- US Patents--2006
- Other Patents
- Patent Analysis and Metrics
- Contacts
- University Participants
- Database of Key Industry Participants
7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database Tables
- Total Population (2002 to 2012)--World
- Number of Hospitals (2002 to 2012)--World
- Government Healthcare Expenditure (2002 to 2012)--World