Systems and methods for wirelessly stimulating or blocking at least one nerve

Abstract

Systems and methods for wirelessly providing therapy to one or more anatomical elements may comprise a first capsule and a second capsule. The first capsule may be configured to wirelessly transmit instructions to a second capsule and the second capsule may be configured to receive the wirelessly transmitted instructions. The first capsule may receive an activation signal and apply a first current to a first anatomical element. The first capsule may also wirelessly transmit a first set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to apply a second current to a second anatomical element.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for wirelessly providing therapy to one or more anatomical elements comprising:
 a first capsule configured to wirelessly transmit instructions to a second capsule;   a second capsule configured to receive the wirelessly transmitted instructions;   a processor; and   a memory storing data for processing by the processor, the data, when processed, causes the processor to:
 receive an activation signal; 
 apply a first current to a first anatomical element using the first capsule based on the activation signal; and 
 wirelessly transmit a first set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to apply a second current to a second anatomical element. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first current comprises a low frequency stimulation, the first anatomical element comprises a celiac branch of a nerve, the second current comprises a high frequency blockade, and the second anatomical element comprises a hepatic branch of the nerve. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first capsule comprises a first body and the second capsule comprises a second body, each of the first body and the second body being configured to wrap around the anatomical element and at least one electrode configured to apply a current to the anatomical element, each of the first body and the second body comprising a hinge that moves between an open position and a closed position. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein each of the first body and the second body comprises a first bore and a second bore, respectively, wherein at least one first electrode is positioned in the first bore and at least one second electrode is positioned in the second bore. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first capsule and the second capsule comprises a first interface and a second interface, respectively, each of the first interface and the second interface configured to utilize a communication channel between each of the first capsule and the second capsule, respectively, and a third device, and wherein each of the first capsule and the second capsule is configured to wirelessly transmit data to the third device via the communication channel. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the third device is a user device. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first capsule and the second capsule are configured to record data resulting from the applied first current and the applied second current, respectively. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the memory stores further data for processing by the processor that, when processed, causes the processor to:
 wirelessly transmit a second set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to deactivate   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the activation signal is triggered when a predetermined parameter is met. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the predetermined parameter comprises at least one of a high glycemic value, a post prandial response, or a patient activation. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the second capsule is configured to only receive instructions and execute the instructions from the first capsule. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the second set of instructions is sent at an end of the period of time. 
     
     
         13 . A system for wirelessly providing therapy to one or more anatomical elements comprising:
 a first capsule configured to wirelessly transmit instructions to a second capsule, the first body configured to wrap around a first anatomical element;   a processor; and   a memory storing data for processing by the processor, the data, when processed, causes the processor to:
 apply a first current to the first anatomical element using the first capsule; 
 wirelessly transmit a first set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to apply a second current to a second anatomical element; and 
 wirelessly transmit a second set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to deactivate. 
   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the second set of instructions is sent based on user input received by the first capsule. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the memory stores further data for processing by the processor that, when processed, causes the processor to:
 receive an activation signal.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the activation signal is triggered when a predetermined parameter is met. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the predetermined parameter comprises at least one of a high glycemic value, a post prandial response, or a patient activation. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein each of the first capsule and the second capsule are configured to record data. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein each of the first capsule and the second capsule comprises a first interface and a second interface, respectively, each of the first interface and the second interface configured to utilize a communication channel between each of the first capsule and the second capsule, respectively, and a third device, and wherein each of the first capsule and the second capsule is configured to wirelessly transmit data to the third device via the communication channel. 
     
     
         20 . A system for wirelessly providing therapy to one or more anatomical elements comprising:
 a first capsule configured to wirelessly transmit instructions to a second capsule, the first capsule comprising a first body and one or more first electrodes configured to apply a current to an anatomical element;   a second capsule configured to receive the wirelessly transmitted instructions, the second capsule comprising a second body and one or more second electrodes configured to apply a current to an anatomical element;   a processor; and   a memory storing data for processing by the processor, the data, when processed, causes the processor to:
 receive an activation signal; 
 apply a first current to a first anatomical element using the first capsule based on the activation signal, the first current applied using the one or more first electrodes; 
 wirelessly transmit a first set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to apply a second current to a second anatomical element using the one or more second electrodes; and 
 wirelessly transmit a second set of instructions to the second capsule to cause the second capsule to deactivate.