Advances 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
  • Comments
  • Key Points

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