Analysis of eating habits

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2007-08-31

2010-11-23

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

C607S002000, C607S041000, C607S045000, C607S058000, C607S062000, C600S300000, C600S546000, C600S547000, C600S585000, C600S593000

Reexamination Certificate

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07840269

ABSTRACT:
Diet evaluation gastric apparatus (18) is provided, which detects when a patient (10) swallows, and detects the type and amount of matter ingested. The apparatus includes electrodes (74, 100) adapted to be coupled to the fundus and antrum of the patient and to measure electrical and mechanical activity therein, and a control unit (90) to analyze such electrical and mechanical activity and optionally apply electrical energy to modify the activity of tissue of the patient.

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