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Deep field penetration in trancranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) via magnetic flux concentrator and strategic excitation coil placement NOTE: Francesca is not obligated to assign her rights, but she did her work at BIDMC with a Harvard prof

Technology Benefits

Value PropositionThe system/process:ΓÇóEffectively alters the neuronal activity in the area of stimulationΓÇóAvoids dependency on the individualΓÇÖs cooperation with minimal or no discomfortΓÇóAvoids over-excitation of patient scalps, as observed with conventional systems/techniquesΓÇóHelps in achieving a deep penetration depth (~7 cm) to any section of brain as compared to 1.5-3.0cm penetration observed with prior art techniquesΓÇóWould be commercially useful for the following applications:oTreatment of chronic depressionoTreatment of autism, Parkinson Disease, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological disordersoResearch in the neurological and mental health fieldsoDiagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders and neurological injuriesoNon-invasive treatment of seizure, mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS), hippocampal sclerosis, temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), memory disorders, and amnesia

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