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An apparatus and method for adjunct (add-on) therapy of partial complex epilepsy, generalized epilepsy and involuntary movement disorders comprises an implantable lead-receiver, an external stimulator having controlling circuitry and a power source, and an electrode to inductively couple the stimula

An apparatus and method for adjunct (add-on) therapy of partial complex epilepsy, generalized epilepsy and involuntary movement disorders comprises an implantable lead-receiver, an external stimulator having controlling circuitry and a power source, and an electrode to inductively couple the stimulator to the lead-receiver. The external stimulator emits electrical pulses to stimulate a cranial nerve such as the left vagus nerve according to a predetermined program. In a second mode of operation, an operator may manually override the predetermined sequence of stimulation.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising at least one electrode capable of stimulating a cranial nerve and a secondary coil;b) an external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, at least two predetermined programs to control said elect

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising at least one electrode capable of stimulating a cranial nerve and a secondary coil;b) an external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, at least two predetermined programs to control said electrical signals, and a primary coil;c) said primary coil of said external stimulator and said secondarv coil of said implantable lead-receiver being capable of forning an electrical connection by inductive coupling,whereby said external stimulator is capable of controlling the stimulation of said cranial nerve.