Retinal stimulation devices, in particular, have become a focus of research as approximately half of all cases of blindness are caused by retinal damage.

Modern automated erotic stimulation devices differ from vibrators because they penetrate as well as throb.

A related modern device, known as a violet wand, is used by some as a sexual stimulation device.

The companies agreed to cross-license all patents covering cardiac stimulation devices that electrically manage the heart's rhythm, Medtronic said.

Chrebet did not practice this week and wore an electric stimulation device on his back.

Usually stimulation devices are positioned using a stereotaxic device.

Uhura finished running the acoustic stimulation device over Chekov's arm.

Compex has sold electro-muscle stimulation devices in the United States for about 30 years, Mr. Dale said.

The drug agency has approved the stimulation device for use in one side only of the thalamus.

He holds a number of patents in the field of implanted electrical stimulation devices.