NZ747291B2

NZ747291B2 - Compact muscle stimulator

Info

Publication number: NZ747291B2
Application number: NZ747291A
Authority: NZ
Inventors: Alexey Pisarev; Vladimir Pisarev
Original assignee: Powerdot Inc
Priority date: 2016-03-22
Filing date: 2017-03-22
Publication date: 2022-02-01

Abstract

Electrical stimulation devices have a wide range of real world applications including uses in treatment, therapy, relaxation, fitness, athletic performance enhancement, entertainment, and the like. For example, electrodes may be attached to a user and the electrical stimulation device may transmit impulses to the user to stimulate and engage muscle(s) of the user, e.g., as during a workout. While offering a plurality of benefits, use of the electrical stimulation devices have been limited, for example, due to unwieldiness, difficulty of operation, and/or limited functionalities. The present invention aims to provide systems, methods, and devices providing electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). In some instances, an EMS device may be provided. The EMS device may be compact, light, and unobtrusive such that it can be used by a person going about his or her daily activities. In some instances, the EMS device may comprise additional sensors for increased functionality and may be capable of interacting with additional devices or platforms to provide a full-fledged EMS device capability system for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the system comprising: a pulse generator structurally configured to generate electrical pulses in response to execution of a stimulation program; one or more pads in communication with the pulse generator, the one or more pads structurally configured to attach to the user and to transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user according to the stimulation program; and a processor and a memory, the memory storing non-transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, performs the steps of: communicating with one or more application programs linked to the user via an application programming interface, the one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program; obtaining information regarding the user from the one or more application programs, the information related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; analyzing the information regarding the user; producing a tailored stimulation program for the user based on analysis of the information, the tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user via the pulse generator, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenting the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and upon selection of the tailored stimulation program by the user, executing the tailored stimulation program with the pulse generator and the one or more pads. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a method for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the method comprising: communicating with one or more application programs via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user, the one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program, wherein the information is related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; analysing the information regarding the user; producing a tailored stimulation program for the user based on analysis of the information, the tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenting the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; receiving a selection of a stimulation program by the user from among the presented tailored stimulation program and the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and upon receiving the selection of the stimulation program by the user, executing the stimulation program, wherein executing the stimulation program comprises: generating electrical pulses with a pulse generator according to the stimulation program; and transmitting the electrical pulses at one or more pads attached to the user and in communication with the pulse generator thereby stimulating the user according to stimulation program. Further provided is an electric stimulation device for stimulating a user, the electrical stimulation device comprising: a central body comprising: a processor and a memory, the memory storing non-transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, executes a tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle, wherein the tailored stimulation program is created by a platform in communication with the processor in response to information regarding the user received from one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program, the information related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; a pulse generator structurally configured to generate electrical pulses in response to the stimulation program; and a user interface accessible on an external surface of the central body, the user interface comprising an actuatable mechanism configured to affect a state of the stimulation program wherein the non-transitory computer executable code, when executed by the processor, causes the user interface to present the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and one or more pads in communication with the central body, the one or more pads structurally configured to attach to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user according to the state of the stimulation program. impulses to the user to stimulate and engage muscle(s) of the user, e.g., as during a workout. While offering a plurality of benefits, use of the electrical stimulation devices have been limited, for example, due to unwieldiness, difficulty of operation, and/or limited functionalities. The present invention aims to provide systems, methods, and devices providing electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). In some instances, an EMS device may be provided. The EMS device may be compact, light, and unobtrusive such that it can be used by a person going about his or her daily activities. In some instances, the EMS device may comprise additional sensors for increased functionality and may be capable of interacting with additional devices or platforms to provide a full-fledged EMS device capability system for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the system comprising: a pulse generator structurally configured to generate electrical pulses in response to execution of a stimulation program; one or more pads in communication with the pulse generator, the one or more pads structurally configured to attach to the user and to transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user according to the stimulation program; and a processor and a memory, the memory storing non-transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, performs the steps of: communicating with one or more application programs linked to the user via an application programming interface, the one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program; obtaining information regarding the user from the one or more application programs, the information related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; analyzing the information regarding the user; producing a tailored stimulation program for the user based on analysis of the information, the tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user via the pulse generator, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenting the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and upon selection of the tailored stimulation program by the user, executing the tailored stimulation program with the pulse generator and the one or more pads. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a method for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the method comprising: communicating with one or more application programs via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user, the one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program, wherein the information is related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; analysing the information regarding the user; producing a tailored stimulation program for the user based on analysis of the information, the tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenting the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; receiving a selection of a stimulation program by the user from among the presented tailored stimulation program and the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and upon receiving the selection of the stimulation program by the user, executing the stimulation program, wherein executing the stimulation program comprises: generating electrical pulses with a pulse generator according to the stimulation program; and transmitting the electrical pulses at one or more pads attached to the user and in communication with the pulse generator thereby stimulating the user according to stimulation program. Further provided is an electric stimulation device for stimulating a user, the electrical stimulation device comprising: a central body comprising: a processor and a memory, the memory storing non-transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, executes a tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle, wherein the tailored stimulation program is created by a platform in communication with the processor in response to information regarding the user received from one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program, the information related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; a pulse generator structurally configured to generate electrical pulses in response to the stimulation program; and a user interface accessible on an external surface of the central body, the user interface comprising an actuatable mechanism configured to affect a state of the stimulation program wherein the non-transitory computer executable code, when executed by the processor, causes the user interface to present the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and one or more pads in communication with the central body, the one or more pads structurally configured to attach to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user according to the state of the stimulation program.

Description

pulse generator, the one or more pads structurally conﬁgured to aach to the user and to transmit the electrical pulses to smulate the user according to the smulaon program; and a processor and a memory, the memory storing non-transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, performs the steps of: communicang with one or more applicaon programs linked to the user via an applicaon programming interface, the one or more applicaon programs including at least one of a health-related applicaon program and a ﬁtness-related applicaon program; obtaining informaon regarding the user from the one or more applicaon programs, the informaon related to one or more of moon of the user and health of the user; analyzing the informaon regarding the user; producing a tailored smulaon program for the user based on analysis of the informaon, the tailored smulaon program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transming to the user via the pulse generator, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenng the tailored smulaon program alongside a plurality of predetermined smulaon programs for selecon by the user, the tailored smulaon program diﬀerent from the plurality of predetermined smulaon programs; and upon selecon of the tailored smulaon program by the user, execung the tailored smulaon program with the pulse generator and the one or more pads. Furthermore, the present invenon also provides a method for providing electrical smulaon to a user, the method comprising: communicang with one or more applicaon programs via one or more applicaon program interfaces (API) to obtain informaon on the user, the one or more applicaon programs including at least one of a health- related applicaon program and a ﬁtness-related applicaon program, wherein the informaon is related to one or more of moon of the user and health of the user; analysing the informaon regarding the user; producing a tailored smulaon program for the user based on analysis of the informaon, the tailored smulaon program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transming to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenng the tailored smulaon program alongside a plurality of predetermined smulaon programs for selecon by the user, the tailored smulaon program diﬀerent from the plurality of predetermined smulaon programs; receiving a selecon of a smulaon program by the user from among the presented tailored smulaon program and the plurality of predetermined smulaon programs; and upon receiving the selecon of the smulaon program by the user, execung the smulaon program, wherein execung the smulaon program comprises: generang electrical pulses with a pulse generator according to the smulaon program; and transming the electrical pulses at one or more pads aached to the user and in communicaon with the pulse generator thereby smulang the user according to smulaon program. Further provided is an electric smulaon device for smulang a user, the electrical smulaon device comprising: a central body comprising: a processor and a memory, the memory storing non- transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, executes a tailored smulaon program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transming to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle, wherein the tailored smulaon program is created by a plaorm in communicaon with the processor in response to informaon regarding the user received from one or more applicaon programs including at least one of a health-related applicaon program and a ﬁtness-related applicaon program, the informaon related to one or more of moon of the user and health of the user; a pulse generator structurally conﬁgured to generate electrical pulses in response to the smulaon program; and a user interface accessible on an external surface of the central body, the user interface comprising an actuatable mechanism conﬁgured to aﬀect a state of the smulaon program wherein the non-transitory computer executable code, when executed by the processor, causes the user interface to present the tailored smulaon program alongside a plurality of predetermined smulaon programs for selecon by the user, the tailored smulaon program diﬀerent from the plurality of predetermined smulaon programs; and one or more pads in communicaon with the central body, the one or more pads structurally conﬁgured to aach to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to smulate the user according to the state of the smulaon program.

PCT/1B2017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 COMPACT MUSCLE STIMULATOR COMPACT MUSCLE STIMULATOR CROSS-REFERENCE CROSS-REFERENCE 100011 10001] The The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/311,811, filed on March 22, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/366,299, 62/311,811, filed on March 22, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/366,299, filed on July 25, 2016, each of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference. filed on July 25, 2016, each of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND 100021 10002] Electrical stimulation devices have a wide range of real world applications including Electrical stimulation devices have a wide range of real world applications including uses in treatment, therapy, relaxation, fitness, athletic performance enhancement, entertainment, uses in treatment, therapy, relaxation, fitness, athletic performance enhancement, entertainment, and the like. For example, electrodes may be attached to a user and the electrical stimulation and the like. For example, electrodes may be attached to a user and the electrical stimulation device may transmit impulses to the user to stimulate and engage muscle(s) of the user, e.g., as device may transmit impulses to the user to stimulate and engage muscle(s) of the user, e.g., as during a workout. While offering a plurality of benefits, use of the electrical stimulation devices during a workout. While offering a plurality of benefits, use of the electrical stimulation devices have been limited, for example, due to unwieldiness, difficulty of operation, and/or limited have been limited, for example, clue to unwieldiness, difficulty of operation, and/or limited functionalities. functionalities.

SUMMARY SUNIMARY 100031 The present disclosure provides full-fledged electrical stimulation devices, systems and 10003] The present disclosure provides full-fledged electrical stimulation devices, systems and users not having methods methods that can be used by various users, including users not having expertise to operate such that can be used by various users, including expertise to operate such devices devices and systems. and systems. 10004] Presently, electric stimulation devices, also referred to herein as electrical stimulation 10004] Presently, electric stimulation devices, also referred to herein as electrical stimulation devices and/or muscle stimulation (EMS) devices, may utilize a main body (e.g., where devices and/or electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) devices, may utilize a main body (e.g., where electrical electrical impulses are generated) and a plurality of electrodes coupled to the main body. In electrical impulses are generated) and a plurality of electrodes coupled to the main body. In some instances, EMS devices with full functionality able to perform various stimulation sessions some instances, EMS devices with full functionality able to perform various stimulation sessions (e.g., simultaneously or in sequence) may comprise a main body that is bulky or unwieldy and (e.g., simultaneously or in sequence) may comprise a main body that is bulky or unwieldy and not be suited for everyday use. Portable EMS devices may still lack a main body that is suited not be suited for everyday use. Portable EMS devices may still lack a main body that is suited for integration into everyday use. For example, the portable EMS device may have a main body for integration into everyday use. For example, the portable EMS device may have a main body with various controls meant to be handled and adjusted by the user. Alternatively or in addition, with various controls meant to be handled and adjusted by the user. Alternatively or in addition, the portable EMS device may lack ability to perform a wide variety of stimulation sessions the portable EMS device may lack ability to perform a wide variety of stimulation sessions simultaneously or in sequence and may be limited in its functionality and/or application. simultaneously or in sequence and may be limited in its functionality and/or application. 10005] Accordingly, recognized herein is the need for full-fledged EMS device that can be 10005] Accordingly, recognized herein is the need for full-fledged EMS device that can be integrated into everyday use. An EMS device with a sleek profile may be provided. The EMS integrated into everyday use. An EMS device with a sleek profile may be provided. The EMS device may be portable. The EMS device may be attached to the user for extended periods of device may be portable. The EMS device may be attached to the user for extended periods of time and may be small in its profile such that it may be worn under clothes, e.g., to allow time and may be small in its profile such that it may be worn under clothes, e.g., to allow - - PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 multitasking or for use. The EMS device may additionally comprise various sensors multitasking or for everyday use. The EMS device may additionally comprise various sensors everyday on on or within the device. or within the device. In some instances, the EMS device may be provided with inter-device In some instances, the EMS device may be provided with inter-device connectivity such that a plurality of the EMS devices can provide stimulation sessions that are connectivity such that a plurality of the EMS devices can provide stimulation sessions that are utilize managing varied varied or expansive in scope. The EMS device may additionally utilize a platform for managing or expansive in scope. The EMS device may additionally a platform for or recording stimulation sessions. or recording stimulation sessions. 100061 100061 Thus, Thus, in one aspect, an electric stimulation device for stimulating a user may be in one aspect, an electric stimulation device for stimulating a user may be provided. The device comprises: a central body comprising: a sensor configured to sense one or provided. The device comprises: a central body comprising: a sensor configured to sense one or more more signals from the user; a processing unit configured to (i) execute a stimulation program, signals from the user; a processing unit configured to (i) execute a stimulation program, more signals pulse generator and and (ii) use the sensor to detect the one or more signals from the user; and a pulse generator (ii) use the sensor to detect the one or from the user; and a operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the pulse generator is configured to generate operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the pulse generator is configured to generate program; and electrical electrical electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and one or more pads in electrical impulses in response to the stimulation one or more pads in communication with the pulse generator in the central body, wherein the one or more pads are communication with the pulse generator in the central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured configured for attachment to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are configured to for attachment to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are configured to transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the stimulation program. transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the stimulation program. 100071 100071 In In some embodiments, the processing unit of the central body is further configured to some embodiments, the processing unit of the central body is further configured to analyze the sensed signals. In some embodiments, the analysis relates to a gait or hand grip analyze the sensed signals. In some embodiments, the analysis relates to a gait or hand grip analysis. Optionally, the processing unit of the central body is configured to stimulate the user analysis. Optionally, the processing unit of the central body is configured to stimulate the user and and analyze the sensed signals simultaneously or sequentially. analyze the sensed signals simultaneously or sequentially. 100081 In some embodiments, the signals sensed by the sensor system are mechanomyography 100081 In some embodiments, the signals sensed by the sensor system are mechanomyography (MMG) In (MMG) readings. Optionally, the sensor system comprises an accelerometer or a gyroscope. readings. Optionally, the sensor system comprises an accelerometer or a gyroscope. In some embodiments, the IVIMG readings are further utilized in detection of muscle performance some embodiments, the MIN'IG readings are further utilized in detection of muscle performance parameters. In some embodiments, the MIVIG readings are further utilized in detecting a level of parameters. In some embodiments, the M1N'IG readings are further utilized in detecting a level of muscle fatigue. muscle fatigue.

In some embodiments, the device is configured to be removably attached to a base unit. 100091 100091 In some embodiments, the device is configured to be removably attached to a base unit.

In some embodiments, the base unit comprises different types of base units configured for In some embodiments, the base unit comprises different types of base units configured for attachment to different targets. Optionally, the different targets comprise a knee, thigh, or attachment to different targets. Optionally, the different targets comprise a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. In some embodiments, the base unit comprises one or more straps. In some forearm of the user. In some embodiments, the base unit comprises one or more straps. In some embodiments, the base unit comprises adhesives. embodiments, the base unit comprises adhesives. 10010.1 In some embodiments, the processing unit of the central body is configured to execute a 100101 In some embodiments, the processing unit of the central body is configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. Optionally, the plurality of different stimulation plurality of different stimulation programs. Optionally, the plurality of different stimulation programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation program differs in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, program differs in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance performance program. program. 100111 In some embodiments, the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than 100111 In some embodiments, the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than cm. In 30 gr. cm. In some embodiments, the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. some embodiments, the central body has a weight equal to or less than 100121 In some embodiments, the device is configured to be in communication with a mobile 100121 In some embodiments, the device is configured to be in communication with a mobile device. device. In some embodiments, the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. In In some embodiments, the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. some embodiments, the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. 100131 100131 In In some embodiments, the device may be provided in a kit for stimulating a user. The some embodiments, the device may be provided in a kit for stimulating a user. The kit for appropriately kit may comprise: any one of the devices described herein; and instructions for appropriately may comprise: any one of the devices described herein; and instructions placing the device on the user. In some embodiments, the instructions comprise a plurality of In some embodiments, the instructions comprise a plurality of placing the device on the user. different different appropriate placements of the device depending on a user's needs. In some appropriate placements of the device depending on a user's needs. In some embodiments, the plurality of different appropriate placements comprise placement of the device embodiments, the plurality of different appropriate placements comprise placement of the device on on a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. 100141 In some embodiments, the device may be provided in a kit for stimulating a user. The 100141 In some embodiments, the device may be provided in a kit for stimulating a user. The kit kit may comprise any one of the devices described herein; and instructions for selecting a may comprise any one of the devices described herein; and instructions for selecting a stimulation program and appropriately placing the device in correspondence with the stimulation stimulation program and appropriately placing the device in correspondence with the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the stimulation program is a drop foot assistance program and program. In some embodiments, the stimulation program is a drop foot assistance program and the the appropriate placement of the device is on or near a peroneal nerve or calf muscle of the user. appropriate placement of the device is on or near a peroneal nerve or calf muscle of the user.

In some embodiments, the stimulation program is a thigh rehab program and the appropriate In some embodiments, the stimulation program is a thigh rehab program and the appropriate placement some placement of the device is on a quad or hamstring muscle of the user. In some embodiments, the of the device is on a quad or hamstring muscle of the user. In embodiments, the stimulation program is a hand rehab program and the appropriate placement of the device is on a stimulation program is a hand rehab program and the appropriate placement of the device is on a forearm of the user. forearm of the user. 100151 In another aspect, a system for stimulating a user is provided. The system comprises: a 100151 In another aspect, a system for stimulating a user is provided. The system comprises: a mobile device, at which the user selects a stimulation program; a central body, at which the mobile device, at which the user selects a stimulation program; a central body, at which the stimulation program is received, the central body comprising: a sensor configured to sense one or stimulation program is received, the central body comprising: a sensor configured to sense one or more signals from the user; a processing unit configured to (i) execute the stimulation program, more signals from the user; a processing unit configured to (i) execute the stimulation program, and (ii) use the sensor to detect the one or more signals from the user; and a pulse generator and (ii) use the sensor to detect the one or more signals from the user; and a pulse generator operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the pulse generator is configured to generate operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the pulse generator is configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and one or more pads in electrical electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and one or more pads in electrical communication with the pulse generator in the central body, wherein the one or more pads are communication with the pulse generator in the central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured for attachment to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are configured to use configured for attachment to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are configured to use the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the stimulation program. the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the stimulation program. 100161 100161 In In another aspect, a method for stimulating a user is provided. The method comprises: another aspect, a method for stimulating a user is provided. The method comprises: receiving, at a central a stimulation program from a mobile device, wherein the central receiving, at a central body, a stimulation program from a mobile device, wherein the central body, PCT/162017/00(383 PCT/1B2017/000383 body comprises a sensor system configured to sense signals; executing, at a processing unit of body comprises a sensor system configured to sense signals; executing, at a processing unit of the the central body, the stimulation program; generating, at a pulse generator operatively coupled to central body, the stimulation program; generating, at a pulse generator operatively coupled to the processing unit, electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and transmitting, the processing unit, electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and transmitting, at at one or more pads 1) configured to be attached to the user, and 2) in communication with the one or more pads 1) configured to be attached to the user, and 2) communication with the central body, the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the stimulation central body, the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the stimulation program. program. 100171 In another aspect, an electric stimulation device for stimulating a user is provided. The 100171 In another aspect, an electric stimulation device for stimulating a user is provided. The device device comprises: a central body comprising: a processing unit configured to execute a comprises: a central body comprising: a processing unit configured to execute a unit, wherein stimulation program; and a pulse generator operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein stimulation program; and a pulse generator operatively coupled to the processing the pulse generator is configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation the pulse generator is configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, wherein the central program, wherein the central body is configured to 1) broadcast a command over a body is configured to .1) broadcast a command over a communication channel, and 2) communicate with one or more other bodies substantially similar communication channel, and 2) communicate with one or more other bodies substantially similar to to the central body, the one or more other bodies configured to receive the broadcast command the central body, the one or more other bodies configured to receive the broadcast command over the communication channel and generate electrical impulses in response; and one or more over the communication channel and generate electrical impulses in response; and one or more pads pads in communication with the central body or the one or more other bodies, wherein the one or in communication with the central body or the one or more other bodies, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the stimulation program. the user in accordance with the stimulation program. 100181 In more similar in 100181 In some embodiments, each of the one or more other bodies are substantially similar in some embodiments, each of the one or other bodies are substantially shape or size to the central body. Alternatively or in addition, the each of the one or more other shape or size to the central body. Alternatively or in addition, the each of the one or more other bodies bodies comprise internal electrical components substantially similar to that of the central body. comprise internal electrical components substantially similar to that of the central body. 100191 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to broadcast the command over 100191 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to broadcast the command over the communication channel as a result of executing the stimulation program. the communication channel as a result of executing the stimulation program. 100201 In some embodiments, the device is configured to be in communication with a mobile 100201 In some embodiments, the device is configured to be in communication with a mobile device. In some embodiments, the one or more other processing bodies are not in direct device. In some embodiments, the one or more other processing bodies are not in direct communication with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation program is communication with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. uploaded from the mobile device. 10021.1 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to be placed on a first location on 100211 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to be placed on a first location on the user and wherein the one or more other processing bodies are configured to be placed on the user and wherein the one or more other processing bodies are configured to be placed on different locations on the user. Optionally, the communication channel utilizes a radio-frequency different locations on the user. Optionally, the communication channel utilizes a radio-frequency (RF ) protocol. The RF protocol may be an ANT+ protocol, Gazell protocol, or Bluetooth Low (RF) protocol. The RF protocol may be an ANT+ protocol, Gazell protocol, or Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.

Energy protocol. 100221 In some embodiments, the one or more other bodies comprise two or more bodies. In 100221 In some embodiments, the one or more other bodies comprise two or more bodies. In some embodiments, a subset of the two or more bodies are utilized in a single stimulation some embodiments, a subset of the two or more bodies are utilized in a single stimulation program. program.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 100231 100231 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to execute a plurality of In some embodiments, the central body is configured to execute a plurality of simulation programs simultaneously. In some embodiments, different subsets of the one or more simulation programs simultaneously. In some embodiments, different subsets of the one or more other bodies execute different stimulation programs simultaneously. other bodies execute different stimulation programs simultaneously. 100241 In central body is 100241 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to be removably attached to a base some embodiments, the configured to be removably attached to a base unit. In some embodiments, the base unit comprises different types of base units configured for unit. In some embodiments, the base unit comprises different types of base units configured for attachment attachment to different targets. In some embodiments, the different targets comprise a knee, to different targets. In some embodiments, the different targets comprise a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. In some embodiments, the base unit comprises one or more straps. thigh, or forearm of the user. In some embodiments, the base unit comprises one or more straps.

In In some embodiments, the base unit comprises adhesives. some embodiments, the base unit comprises adhesives. 100251 In is of 100251 In some embodiments, the processing unit is configured to execute a plurality of some embodiments, the processing unit configured to execute a plurality different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation are user configurable. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation program differs in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, program differs in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot assistance assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. performance program. 100261 In some embodiments, the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than 100261 In some embodiments, the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than .10 cm. In 30 gr. cm. In some embodiments, the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. some embodiments, the central body has a weight equal to or less than 100271 In some embodiments, the device is configured to be in communication with a mobile 100271 In some embodiments, the device is configured to be in communication with a mobile device. device. In some embodiments, the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. 100281 In some embodiments, the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired 100281 In some embodiments, the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. connection. 100291 In some embodiments, a kit for stimulating a user is provided. The kit comprises any 100291 In some embodiments, a kit for stimulating a user is provided. The kit comprises any one of the devices described herein; and instructions for appropriately placing two or more of the one of the devices described herein., and instructions for appropriately placing two or more of the device on the user. device on the user. 100301 100301 In another aspect, a system for stimulating a user is provided. The system comprises: a In another aspect, a system for stimulating a user is provided. The system comprises: a first central body comprising: a unit configured to execute a stimulation program:, and first central body comprising: a processing unit configured to execute a stimulation program., and processing a pulse generator operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the pulse generator is a pulse generator operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the pulse generator is configured to generate a first set of electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, configured to generate a first set of electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, wherein the first central body is configured to broadcast a command over a communication wherein the first central body is configured to broadcast a command over a communication channel; a second central body substantially similar to the first central body, wherein the second channel; a second central body substantially similar to the first central body, wherein the second central body is configured to receive the broadcast command over the communication channel central body is configured to receive the broadcast command over the communication channel and and generate electrical impulses in response; and one or more pads in communication with the generate electrical impulses in response; and one or more pads in communication with the first central body or the second central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be first central body or the second central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be PCT/162017/00(383 PCT/1B2017/000383 attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the program. stimulation program. stimulation 100311 100311 In another aspect, a method for stimulating a user is provided. The method comprises: In another aspect, a method for stimulating a user is provided. The method comprises: placing placing a first central body on a first location on the user; placing a second central body on a a first central body on a first location on the user; placing a second central body on a second location on the user, wherein the second central body is substantially similar to the first second location on the user, wherein the second central body is substantially similar to the first central central body; executing a stimulation program with aid of a processing unit on board the first body; executing a stimulation program with aid of a processing unit on board the first central body; broadcasting, with aid of the first central body, a command over a communication central body; broadcasting, with aid of the first central body, a command over a communication channel; channel; receiving, at the second central body, the command; generating electrical impulses in receiving, at the second central body, the command; generating electrical impulses in response response to the stimulation program with aid of a pulse generator; and transmitting the electrical to the stimulation program with aid of a pulse generator; and transmitting the electrical pulses onto the user with aid of one or more pads to stimulate the user in accordance with the pulses onto the user with aid of one or more pads to stimulate the user in accordance with the program. stimulation program. stimulation 10032.1 100321 In another aspect, system for tracking and updating stimulation sessions is provided.

In another aspect, a system for tracking and updating stimulation sessions is provided. a The The system comprises: a server configured to provide one or more stimulation programs; a system comprises: a server configured to provide one or more stimulation programs; a mobile device configured to receive the one or more stimulation programs from the server; an mobile device configured to receive the one or more stimulation programs from the server; an electric electric stimulation device comprising: a central body configured to 1) receive the stimulation stimulation device comprising: a central body configured tol) receive the stimulation program from the mobile device, 2) execute the stimulation program, and 3) generate electrical program from the mobile device, 2) execute the stimulation program, and 3) generate electrical pulses; and one or more pads in communication with the central body, the one or more pads pulses; and one or more pads in communication with the central body, the one or more pads configured configured to a) be attached to the user, and b) use the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in to a) be attached to the user, and b) use the electrical pulses to stimulate the user in accordance with the one or more stimulation programs, wherein the central body is configured to accordance with the one or more stimulation programs, wherein the central body is configured to program record record data regarding the executed stimulation program and upload it to the server via the mobile data regarding the executed stimulation and upload it to the server via the mobile device. device. 100331 In some embodiments, the server is configured to provide a platform for the user to 100331 In some embodiments, the server is configured to provide a platform for the user to develop a customized stimulation program. In some embodiments, the data comprises develop a customized stimulation program. In some embodiments, the data comprises stimulation parameters being used, unique identification of the central body, or a total stimulation parameters being used, unique identification of the central body, or a total stimulation session time. In some embodiments, custom user stimulation programs may be stimulation session time. In some embodiments, custom user stimulation programs may be uploaded to the server. uploaded to the server. 100341 In some embodiments, the server is configured to record and track the uploaded data for 100341 In some embodiments, the server is configured to record and track the uploaded data for the user. In some embodiments, the server is configured to provide a display of the uploaded data the user. In some embodiments, the server is configured to provide a display of the uploaded data for the user. for the user. 100351 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to execute a plurality of different [00351 In some embodiments, the central body is configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs are stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs are user configurable at the server. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation user configurable at the server. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation program program differs in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, differs in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot assistance assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. performance program. 100361 100361 In some embodiments, the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than In some embodiments, the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than cm. In some embodiments, the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. In some cm. In some embodiments, the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. In some embodiments, embodiments, the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. 100371 In another aspect, a method for stimulating a user is provided. The method comprises: 100371 In another aspect, a method for stimulating a user is provided. The method comprises: receiving, receiving, at a mobile device, one or more stimulation programs provided by a server; receiving, at a mobile device, one or more stimulation programs provided by a server; receiving, stimulation programs from the at at a central body, the one or more stimulation programs from the mobile device; executing, at the a central body, the one or more mobile device; executing, at the central body, the stimulation program; generating, at the central body, electrical pulses; central body, the stimulation program; generating, at the central body, electrical pulses; aid of transmitting transmitting the electrical pulses onto the user with aid of one or more pads to stimulate the user the electrical pulses onto the user with one or more pads to stimulate the user in accordance with the one or more stimulation programs; recording data regarding the executed in accordance with the one or more stimulation programs; recording data regarding the executed stimulation program; and uploading the data to the server via the mobile device. stimulation program; and uploading the data to the server via the mobile device. 100381 It shall be understood that different aspects of the invention can be appreciated 100381 It shall be understood that different aspects of the invention can be appreciated individually, individually, collectively, or in combination with each other. collectively, or in combination with each other. Various Various aspects of the invention aspects of the invention described herein may be applied to any of the particular applications set forth below or for any described herein may be applied to any of the particular applications set forth below or for any other types of devices. Any description herein of an aerial vehicle may apply to and be used for other types of devices. Any description herein of an aerial vehicle may apply to and be used for any any device, such as stimulation devices. device, such as stimulation devices. Additionally, the systems, devices, and methods Additionally, the systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein in the context of electrical stimulation may also be applied in the context of disclosed herein in the context of electrical stimulation may also be applied in the context of other other types of stimulation, such as mechanical stimulation. types of stimulation, such as mechanical stimulation. 100391 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides systems for providing electrical 100391 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides systems for providing electrical stimulation to a user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually stimulation to a user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured to communicate with one or more application programs via one or or collectively, configured to communicate with one or more application programs via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user. In some aspects, more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured to analyze the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured to analyze the information on the user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, the information on the user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured tailored stimulation program for the user individually or collectively, configured to produce a tailored stimulation program for the user to produce a based on said analysis. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, based on said analysis. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured to execute the tailored stimulation program. In some individually or collectively, configured to execute the tailored stimulation program. In some aspects, the system comprises a pulse generator configured to generate electrical pulses in aspects, the system comprises a pulse generator configured to generate electrical pulses in response to execution of the stimulation program. In some aspects, the system comprises one or response to execution of the stimulation program. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more pads in communication with the pulse generator, wherein the one or more pads are more pads in communication with the pulse generator, wherein the one or more pads are configured configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user. In to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more processors, and the one or more some embodiments, the system comprises one or more processors, and the one or more PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 processors are located on a mobile device. In some embodiments, the system comprises a mobile processors are located on a mobile device. In some embodiments, the system comprises a mobile or PDA. In device, device, and the mobile device comprises a cell phone, tablet, or PDA. In some embodiments, the and the mobile device comprises a cell phone, tablet, some embodiments, the system comprises one or more processors, and the one or more processors are configured to system comprises one or more processors, and the one or more processors are configured to recommend the program recommend the tailored stimulation program and receive a confirmation from the user before tailored stimulation and receive a confirmation from the user before executing the tailored stimulation program. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more executing the tailored stimulation program. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, processors, individually or collectively, configured to communicate with one or more application individually or collectively, configured to communicate with one or more application programs via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user, programs via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user, and and the communication comprises an API call. In some embodiments, the API call is performed the communication comprises an API call. In some embodiments, the API call is performed using using at least one of the one or more application programs. In some embodiments, the API call is at least one of the one or more application programs. In some embodiments, the API call is performed using a server. In some embodiments, communication between the server and the one performed using a server. In some embodiments, communication between the server and the one notifications. In some or or more application programs comprises push notifications. In some embodiments, the system more application programs comprises push embodiments, the system comprises one or more application programs, and the one or more application programs are comprises one or more application programs, and the one or more application programs are executable executable on a mobile device. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more on a mobile device. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more application programs, and the one or more application programs comprise third party programs. application programs, and the one or more application programs comprise third party programs.

In In some embodiments, the system comprises third party programs, and the third party programs some embodiments, the system comprises third party programs, and the third party programs are linked to the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more APIs, and the are linked to the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more APIs, and the one or more APIs comprise APIs relating to health and/or fitness. In some embodiments, the one or more APIs comprise APIs relating to health and/or fitness. In some embodiments, the relating to health and/or to health and/or system comprises APIs relating to health and/or fitness, and the APIs relating to health and/or system comprises APIs fitness, and the APIs relating fitness are selected from the group consisting of Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Fit, JawBone Up, fitness are selected from the group consisting of Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Fit, JawBone Up, Mind RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, Mind Body, Moves, Nike+, RunKeeper, Strava, Under Armour Connected Fit, MapMyFitness, Body, Moves, Nike+, Strava, Under Armour Connected Fit, Wahoo Fitness, Withings, and Wodify. In some embodiments, the system comprises information Wahoo Fitness, Withings, and Wodify. In some embodiments, the system comprises information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a location of the on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a location of the user or a change in location of the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises information user or a change in location of the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding an activity of the on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding an activity of the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a number of steps taken by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises user relates to a number of steps taken by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to an acceleration experienced by the an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to an acceleration experienced by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises activity of the user, and the activity of the user user. In some embodiments, the system comprises activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a phone usage In some embodiments, the system comprises an relates to a phone usage duration by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises an duration by the user. activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a type of activity performed by the user. activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a type of activity performed by the user.

In some embodiments, the system comprises a type of activity performed by the user, and the In some embodiments, the system comprises a type of activity performed by the user, and the type of activity performed by the user comprises at least one selected from the group consisting type of activity performed by the user comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of of miming, cycling, and weight lifting. In some embodiments, the system comprises an activity running, cycling, and weight lifting. In some embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and activity of the user relates to a number of calories consumed. In some of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a number of calories consumed. In some the PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to sign. In and the vital a a vital sign. In some embodiments, the system comprises a vital sign, and the vital sign may be at vital some embodiments, the system comprises a vital sign, sign may be at least one selected from the group consisting of body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and least one selected from the group consisting of body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. In some respiratory rate. In some embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and the embodiments, the system comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a route taken by the user. In some embodiments, the system activity of the user relates to a route taken by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a workout routine an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a workout routine performed by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises a workout routine, and the performed by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises a workout routine, and the workout workout routine comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a number of routine comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a number of repetitions and a repetitions. In comprises repetitions and a number of sets of repetitions. In some embodiments, the system comprises number of sets of some embodiments, the system information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a health some health of the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises information on the user, and the of the user. In embodiments, the system comprises information on the user, and the information regarding the health of the user comprises a health record of the user. In some information regarding the health of the user comprises a health record of the user. In some embodiments, embodiments, the system comprises information regarding the health of the user, and the the system comprises information regarding the health of the user, and the information regarding the health of the user comprises a weight of the user. In some information regarding the health of the user comprises a weight of the user. In some embodiments, embodiments, the system comprises information on the user, and the user comprises information the system comprises information on the user, and the user comprises information acquired by third party devices utilized by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises acquired by third party devices utilized by the user. In some embodiments, the system comprises a tailored stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation program is produced alongside one a tailored stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation program is produced alongside one or or more other stimulation programs. In some aspects, the system is further configured to receive more other stimulation programs. In some aspects, the system is further configured to receive from the selection of the tailored stimulation program from the user prior to executing the from the user, a selection of the tailored stimulation program from the user prior to executing the user, a program and tailored tailored stimulation program and after producing the tailored stimulation program. In some stimulation after producing the tailored stimulation program. In some embodiments, the system comprises a tailored stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation embodiments, the system comprises a tailored stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation program is selected from a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the program is selected from a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more of the plurality system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more of the plurality of different stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, of different stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters. In some embodiments, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters. In some embodiments, the system comprises plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different the system comprises plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise one or more of a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation stimulation programs comprise one or more of a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. In some program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. In some embodiments, the system comprises a pulse generator, and the pulse generator interfaces with the embodiments, the system comprises a pulse generator, and the pulse generator interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. In some embodiments, the system comprises a one or more pads via wired connection. In some embodiments, the system comprises a transmission of electrical pulses to stimulate the user, and the transmission of the electrical transmission of electrical pulses to stimulate the user, and the transmission of the electrical pulses to stimulate the user improves a condition of the user. pulses to stimulate the user improves a condition of the user. 100401 100401 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for providing electrical In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for providing electrical stimulation to a user. In some aspects, the method comprises, with the aid of one or more stimulation to a user. In some aspects, the method comprises, with the aid of one or more PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 processors, individually or collectively, communicating with one or more application programs processors, individually or collectively, communicating with one or more application programs more application program information via via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user. In some one or interfaces (API) to obtain on the user. In some aspects, the method comprises, with the aid of one or more processors, individually or aspects, the method comprises, with the aid of one or more processors, individually or analyzing the information with collectively, collectively, analyzing the information on the user. In some aspects, the method comprises, with on the user. In some aspects, the method comprises, the aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, producing a tailored stimulation the aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, producing a tailored stimulation program program for the user based on said analysis. In some aspects, the method comprises, with the aid for the user based on said analysis. In some aspects, the method comprises, with the aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, executing the tailored stimulation of one or more processors, individually or collectively, executing the tailored stimulation program. program. In some aspects, the method comprises generating, with aid a pulse generator, electrical In some aspects, the method comprises generating, with aid a pulse generator, electrical the stimulation In pulses pulses in response to execution of the stimulation program. In some aspects, the method in response to execution of program. some aspects, the method comprises transmitting the electrical pulses with one or more pads attached to the user and in comprises transmitting the electrical pulses with one or more pads attached to the user and in communication communication with the pulse generator to stimulate the user. In some embodiments, the method with the pulse generator to stimulate the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more processors, and the one or more processors are located on a mobile comprises one or more processors, and the one or more processors are located on a mobile device. device. In some embodiments, the method comprises a mobile device, and the mobile device In some embodiments, the method comprises a mobile device, and the mobile device comprises a cell phone, tablet, or PDA. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or comprises a cell phone, tablet, or PDA. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more more processors, and the one or more processors are configured to recommend the tailored processors, and the one or more processors are configured to recommend the tailored stimulation program and receive a confirmation from the user before executing the tailored stimulation program and receive a confirmation from the user before executing the tailored stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises, with the aid of one or more stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises, with the aid of one or more processors, processors, individually or collectively, communicating with one or more application programs individually or collectively, communicating with one or more application programs via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user, and the via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user, and the call. In communication communication comprises an API call. In some embodiments, the API call is performed using at comprises an API some embodiments, the API call is performed using at least one of the one or more application programs. In some embodiments, the API call is least one of the one or more application programs. In some embodiments, the API call is performed using a server. In some embodiments, communication between the server and the one performed using a server. In some embodiments, communication between the server and the one or more application programs comprises push notifications. In some embodiments, the method or more application programs comprises push notifications. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more application programs, and the one or more application programs are comprises one or more application programs, and the one or more application programs are executable on a mobile device. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more executable on a mobile device. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more application programs, and the one or more application programs comprise third party programs. application programs, and the one or more application programs comprise third party programs.

In some embodiments, the method comprises third party programs, and the third party programs In some embodiments, the method comprises third party programs, and the third party programs are linked to the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more APIs, and the are linked to the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more APIs, and the one or more APIs comprise APIs relating to health and/or fitness. In some embodiments, the one or more APIs comprise APIs relating to health and/or fitness. In some embodiments, the method comprises APIs relating to health and/or fitness, and the APIs relating to health and/or method comprises APIs relating to health and/or fitness, and the APIs relating to health and/or fitness are selected from the group consisting of Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Fit, JawBone Up, fitness are selected from the group consisting of Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Fit, JawBone Up, MapMyFitness, Mind Body, Moves, Nike+, RunKeeper, Strava, Under Armour Connected Fit, MapMyFitness, Mind Body, Moves, Nike+, RunKeeper, Strava, Under Armour Connected Fit, Wahoo Wahoo Fitness, Withings, and Wodify. In some embodiments, the method comprises information Fitness, Withings, and Wodify. In some embodiments, the method comprises information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a location of the on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a location of the - •1 0 - PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 user or a change in location of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises user or a change in location of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises information information information regarding an information on the user and the information on the user comprises information regarding an on the user and the on the user comprises activity of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity activity of the user relates to a number of steps taken by the user. In some embodiments, the of the user relates to a number of steps taken by the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to an acceleration method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to an acceleration experienced experienced by the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and by the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a phone usage duration by the user. In some embodiments, the the activity of the user relates to a phone usage duration by the user. In some embodiments, the method method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a type of activity comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a type of activity performed performed by the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises a type of activity performed by the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises a type of activity performed by the user, and the type of activity performed by the user comprises at least one selected from by the user, and the type of activity performed by the user comprises at least one selected from running, lifting. In the the group consisting of running, cycling, and weight lifting. In some embodiments, the method group consisting of cycling, and weight some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a number of calories comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a number of calories consumed. consumed. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a vital sign. In some embodiments, the method comprises a vital sign, and of the user relates to a vital sign. In some embodiments, the method comprises a vital sign, and the the vital sign may be at least one selected from the group consisting of body temperature, blood vital sign may be at least one selected from the group consisting of body temperature blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. In some embodiments, the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a route taken by the user. In some embodiments, of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a route taken by the user. In some embodiments, the the method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a workout method comprises an activity of the user, and the activity of the user relates to a workout routine performed user. In some embodiments, the method comprises a workout routine, routine performed by the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises a workout routine, by the a number of and and the workout routine comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a number of the workout routine comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of repetitions, and a number of sets of repetitions. In some embodiments, the method comprises repetitions, and a number of sets of repetitions. In some embodiments, the method comprises information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information regarding a health of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises information on the user, and the health of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises information on the user, and the information regarding the health of the user comprises a health record of the user. In some information regarding the health of the user comprises a health record of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises information regarding the health of the user, and the embodiments, the method comprises information regarding the health of the user, and the information regarding the health of the user comprises a weight of the user. In some information regarding the health of the user comprises a weight of the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises information on the user, and the information on the user embodiments, the method comprises information on the user, and the information on the user comprises information acquired by third party devices utilized by the user. In some comprises information acquired by third party devices utilized by the user. In some embodiments, the method comprises a tailored stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation embodiments, the method comprises a tailored stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation program is produced alongside one or more other stimulation programs. In some aspects, the program is produced alongside one or more other stimulation programs. In some aspects, the method further comprises receiving from the user, a selection of the tailored stimulation program method further comprises receiving from the user, a selection of the tailored stimulation program from the user prior to executing the tailored stimulation program after the tailored stimulation from the user prior to executing the tailored stimulation program after the tailored stimulation program program for the user has been produced. In some embodiments, the method comprises a tailored for the user has been produced. In some embodiments, the method comprises a tailored stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation program is selected from a plurality of different stimulation program, and the tailored stimulation program is selected from a plurality of different PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different the plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more the plurality of different stimulation program differ in at stimulation programs, and two or more stimulation program differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down In some of values, values, or burst pulse parameters. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of or burst pulse parameters. embodiments, the method comprises a plurality different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise one different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise one or or more of a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation more of a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. In some embodiments, the method comprises a program, or improved performance program. In some embodiments, the method comprises a pulse pulse generator, and the pulse generator interfaces with the one or more pads via wired generator, and the pulse generator interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. connection. In some embodiments, the method comprises a transmission of electrical pulses to In some embodiments, the method comprises a transmission of electrical pulses to stimulate a user, and the transmission of the electrical pulses to stimulate the user improves a stimulate a user, and the transmission of the electrical pulses to stimulate the user improves a condition condition of the user. of the user. 100411 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides electric stimulation devices for 100411 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides electric stimulation devices for stimulating a user. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises a central body. In some stimulating a user. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises a central body. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body comprises a aspects, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body comprises a processing processing unit configured to execute a stimulation program. In some aspects, the stimulation unit configured to execute a stimulation program. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body comprises a pulse generator configured to device comprises a central body, and the central body comprises a pulse generator configured to generate electrical pulses in response to the stimulation program. In some aspects, the generate electrical pulses in response to the stimulation program. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body comprises a user interface stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body comprises a user interface accessible on an external surface of the central body, wherein the user interface comprises an accessible on an external surface of the central body, wherein the user interface comprises an actuatable actuatable mechanism configured to affect a state of the stimulation program in two or more mechanism configured to affect a state of the stimulation program in two or more different ways depending on a degree of an input. In some aspects, the stimulation device different ways depending on a degree of an input. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises one or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more comprises one or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses in pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses in correspondence with the state of the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the stimulation correspondence with the state of the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less device comprises a central body, and the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than .10 centimeters. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and than 10 centimeters. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 grams. In some embodiments, the the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 grams. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body interfaces with the one or more stimulation device comprises a central body, and the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a processing pads via wired connection. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a processing unit, and the processing unit is configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation unit, and the processing unit is configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises a mobile device. In some programs. In some aspects, the stimulation device comprises a mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a mobile device, and the stimulation device is embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a mobile device, and the stimulation device is configured configured to be in communication with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the to be in communication with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a mobile device, and the user selects the stimulation program on stimulation device comprises a mobile device, and the user selects the stimulation program on PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 the mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a stimulation the mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a stimulation program, and the stimulation program, and the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. In some program is uploaded from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a user interface, and the user interface comprises embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a user interface, and the user interface comprises a a single actuatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a single single actuatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a single actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the single actuatable mechanism cycles between the actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the single actuatable mechanism cycles between the pluralities pluralities of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the stimulation device of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a are user configurable. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a plurality of different stimulation plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more of the plurality of different programs, and two or more of the plurality of different stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, parameters, ramp up and down values, or burst pulse parameters. In some embodiments, the ramp up and down values, or burst pulse parameters. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of stimulation device comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different different stimulation programs comprise one or more of a drop foot assistance program, stimulation programs comprise one or more of a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. program. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism comprises a depressible mechanism. In some embodiments, the the actuatable mechanism comprises a depressible mechanism. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a depressible mechanism, and the depressible mechanism stimulation device comprises a depressible mechanism, and the depressible mechanism comprises comprises a button. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable a button. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism comprises a slidable mechanism. In some mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism comprises a slidable mechanism. In some embodiments, embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism comprises a rotatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the stimulation device mechanism comprises a rotatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism is located substantially at a comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism is located substantially at a center of the external surface. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an center of the external surface. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism pauses and/or resumes the actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism pauses and/or resumes the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable stimulation program. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism increases and/or decreases an intensity of mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism increases and/or decreases an intensity of the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism turns on and/or turns off the electric mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism turns on and/or turns off the electric stimulation device, In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable stimulation device. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism is configured to affect the state of the mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism is configured to affect the state of the stimulation program in four or more different ways depending on the degree of the input. In stimulation program in four or more different ways depending on the degree of the input. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises four or more different ways to affect the some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises four or more different ways to affect the state of the stimulation program, and the four or more different ways comprise pausing of the state of the stimulation program, and the four or more different ways comprise pausing of the stimulation program, resuming of the stimulation program, increasing of an intensity of the stimulation program, resuming of the stimulation program, increasing of an intensity of the - 1:3 - PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 stimulation program, and decreasing of the intensity of the stimulation program. In some stimulation program, and decreasing of the intensity of the stimulation program. In some embodiments, embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input the stimulation device comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input is a duration of the input. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a degree of an is a duration of the input. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a degree of an input is a force input, input, and the degree of the input is a force exerted for the input. In some embodiments, the and the degree of the exerted for the input. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input is a direction of stimulation device comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input is a direction of the the input. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an input, and the input input. In some embodiments, the stimulation device comprises an input, and the input comprises an actuation of the actuatable mechanism. comprises an actuation of the actuatable mechanism. 100421 100421 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for stimulating a user. In some In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for stimulating a user. In some aspects, aspects, the method comprises receiving, at a central body, a stimulation program from a mobile the method comprises receiving, at a central body, a stimulation program from a mobile device. In aspects, the method comprises executing, at a processing unit of the central device. In some aspects, the method comprises executing, at a processing unit of the central some body, body, the stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises generating, at a pulse the stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises generating, at a pulse generator of the central body, electrical pulses in response to the stimulation program. In some generator of the central body, electrical pulses in response to the stimulation program. In some aspects, aspects, the method comprises transmitting the electrical pulses at one or more pads, wherein the the method comprises transmitting the electrical pulses at one or more pads, wherein the one or more pads are attached to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are in one or more pads are attached to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are in communication communication with the central body, thereby stimulating the user with the transmitted electrical with the central body, thereby stimulating the user with the transmitted electrical pulses. In some aspects, the method comprises affecting a state of stimulation program in two or pulses. In some aspects, the method comprises affecting a state of stimulation program in two or more different ways depending on a degree of an input at a user interface, wherein the user more different ways depending on a degree of an input at a user interface, wherein the user mechanism. In interface interface comprises an actuatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the method comprises a comprises an actuatable some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 central body, and the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 centimeters. centimeters. In some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body In some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 grams. In some embodiments, the method comprises a has a weight equal to or less than 30 grams. In some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. In central body, and the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. In some embodiments, the method comprises a processing unit, and the processing unit is some embodiments, the method comprises a processing unit, and the processing unit is configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some aspects, the method configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some aspects, the method comprises selecting the stimulation program on the mobile device by the user prior to receiving comprises selecting the stimulation program on the mobile device by the user prior to receiving the stimulation program from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method comprises a the stimulation program from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method comprises a stimulation program, and the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. In some stimulation program, and the stimulation program is uploaded from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input comprises embodiments, the method comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input comprises a duration of the input. In some embodiments, the method comprises a degree of an input, and a duration of the input. In some embodiments, the method comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input comprises a force exerted for the input. In some embodiments, the the degree of the input comprises a force exerted for the input. In some embodiments, the method comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input comprises a direction of the method comprises a degree of an input, and the degree of the input comprises a direction of the input. In some embodiments, the method comprises an input, and the input comprises an input. In some embodiments, the method comprises an input, and the input comprises an actuation actuation of the actuatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the method comprises a user of the actuatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the method comprises a user interface, user interface comprises a single mechanism. In some embodiments, interface, and the user interface comprises a single actuatable mechanism. In some embodiments, and the actuatable 14 PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 the method comprises a single actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the single actuatable the method comprises a single actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the single actuatable mechanism mechanism cycles between the plurality of different stimulation programs. In some cycles between the plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the method comprises plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality embodiments, the method comprises plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of of different stimulation programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the method different stimulation programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more of plurality of different comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more of plurality of different stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, or burst pulse parameters. In some embodiments, the parameters, ramp up and down values, or burst pulse parameters. In some embodiments, the method method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different comprise one or more rehabilitation stimulation programs comprise one or more of a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation stimulation programs of a drop foot assistance program, program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. In some program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. In some mechanism embodiments, embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable comprises a depressible mechanism. In some embodiments, the method comprises a depressible comprises a depressible mechanism. In some embodiments, the method comprises a depressible mechanism, mechanism, and the depressible mechanism comprises a button. In some embodiments, the and the depressible mechanism comprises a button. In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism comprises a slidable method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism comprises a slidable mechanism. mechanism. In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism comprises a rotatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the method actuatable mechanism comprises a rotatable mechanism. In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism is located substantially at a comprises an actuatable mechanism, and the actuatable mechanism is located substantially at a center center of the external surface. In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable of the external surface. In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism pauses and/or resumes the stimulation mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism pauses and/or resumes the stimulation program. In some program. In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism increases and/or decreases an intensity of the stimulation program. of the actuatable mechanism increases and/or decreases an intensity of the stimulation program.

In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism turns on and/or turns off the electric stimulation device. In some actuatable mechanism turns on and/or turns off the electric stimulation device. In some embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable embodiments, the method comprises an actuatable mechanism, and actuation of the actuatable mechanism is configured to affect the state of the stimulation program in four or more different mechanism is configured to affect the state of the stimulation program in four or more different ways depending on the degree of the input. In some embodiments, the method comprises four or ways depending on the degree of the input. In some embodiments, the method comprises four or more different ways to affect the state of the stimulation, and the four or more different ways more different ways to affect the state of the stimulation, and the four or more different ways comprise pausing of the stimulation program, resuming of the stimulation program, increasing of comprise pausing of the stimulation program, resuming of the stimulation program, increasing of an intensity of the stimulation program, and decreasing of the intensity of the stimulation an intensity of the stimulation program, and decreasing of the intensity of the stimulation program. program. 100431 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides systems for providing electrical 100431 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides systems for providing electrical stimulation to a user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually stimulation to a user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or or collectively, configured to receive an input regarding a stimulation program. In some aspects, collectively, configured to receive an input regarding a stimulation program. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a system for providing electrical stimulation to a user. In some the present disclosure provides a system for providing electrical stimulation to a user. In some - IS - 15 PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured to aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured to process process a value of one or more stimulation parameters of the stimulation program, wherein the a value of one or more stimulation parameters of the stimulation program, wherein the value is substantially randomly selected from a predefined range for the stimulation program. In value is substantially randomly selected from a predefined range for the stimulation program. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a system for providing electrical stimulation to a some aspects, the present disclosure provides a system for providing electrical stimulation to a user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, user. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more processors, individually or collectively, configured configured to execute the stimulation program. In some aspects, the system comprises a pulse to execute the stimulation program. In some aspects, the system comprises a pulse generator configured to generate electrical pulses in response to execution of the stimulation generator configured to generate electrical pulses in response to execution of the stimulation program. program. In some aspects, the system comprises one or more pads in communication with a In some aspects, the system comprises one or more pads in communication with a central central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. In some aspects, the system comprises a the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. In some aspects, the system comprises a mobile device. In some mobile device. In some embodiments, the system comprises a mobile phone, and the user selects embodiments, the system comprises a mobile phone, and the user selects a stimulation program on the mobile device. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or a stimulation program on the mobile device. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more more stimulation parameters, and the one or more stimulation parameters are selected from the stimulation parameters, and the one or more stimulation parameters are selected from the group consisting of a stimulation contraction frequency, a rest frequency, a stimulation duty group consisting of a stimulation contraction frequency, a rest frequency, a stimulation duty cycle, cycle, a stimulation pulse width, a length of stimulation, burst pulse parameter, a ramp up time, a stimulation pulse width, a length of stimulation, burst pulse parameter, a ramp up time, and a ramp down time. In some embodiments, the system comprises a predefined range, and the and a ramp down time. In some embodiments, the system comprises a predefined range, and the predefined range is user configurable. In some embodiments, the system comprises a predefined predefined range is user configurable. In some embodiments, the system comprises a predefined range, range, and the predefined range is preconfigured for the stimulation program. In some and the predefined range is preconfigured for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the system comprises a stimulation program, and the stimulation program embodiments, the system comprises a stimulation program, and the stimulation program comprises comprises five or more stimulation parameters whose values are randomly selected from the five or more stimulation parameters whose values are randomly selected from the predefined range for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the system comprises five predefined range for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the system comprises five or more stimulation parameters, and a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters are or more stimulation parameters, and a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters are randomly selected from the predefined range for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, randomly selected from the predefined range for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the system comprises a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters, and the subset is the system comprises a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters, and the subset is randomly selected. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more processors, and the randomly selected. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more processors. and the one or more processors are configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. In one or more processors are configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the some embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs are categorized into different levels. In some plurality of different stimulation programs are categorized into different levels. In some embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs that are embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs that are categorized into different levels, and the different levels comprise three or more levels. In some categorized into different levels, and the different levels comprise three or more levels. In some embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs that are embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs that are categorized into different levels, and the different levels determine the predefined range. In some categorized into different levels, and the different levels determine the predefined range. In some embodiments, embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the plurality of different stimulation programs are user configurable. In some embodiments, the 16 PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more of the plurality system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and two or more of the plurality stimulation frequency, pulse width, of of different stimulation program differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, different stimulation program differ in at least one of a duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, or burst pulse parameters. In some duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, or burst pulse parameters. In some different embodiments, embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the the system comprises a plurality of stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot assistance program, plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. In some embodiments, the system comprises a central body, and the central body has a program. In some embodiments, the system comprises a central body, and the central body has a maximum maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 centimeters. In some embodiments, the system dimension equal to or less than 10 centimeters. In some embodiments, the system grams. In comprises comprises a central body, and the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 grams. In a central body, and the central body has a weight equal to or less than some embodiments, the system comprises a central body, and the central body interfaces with some embodiments, the system comprises a central body, and the central body interfaces with the the one or more pads via wired connection. one or more pads via wired connection. 100441 100441 In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for stimulating a user. In some In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for stimulating a user. In some aspects, aspects, the method comprises, with aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, the method comprises, with aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, receiving an input regarding a stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises, with receiving an input regarding a stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises, with aid aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, processing a value of one or more of one or more processors, individually or collectively, processing a value of one or more stimulation parameters of the stimulation program, wherein the value is substantially randomly stimulation parameters of the stimulation program, wherein the value is substantially randomly determined from a predefined range for the stimulation program. In some aspects, the method determined from a predefined range for the stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises, comprises, with aid of one or more processors, individually or collectively, executing the with aid of or more processors, individually or collectively, executing the stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises generating, at a pulse generator, stimulation program. In some aspects, the method comprises generating, at a pulse generator, electrical electrical pulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, In some aspects, the pulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, In some aspects, the method comprises transmitting the electrical pulses at one or more pads, wherein the one or more method comprises transmitting the electrical pulses at one or more pads, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are in pads are configured to be attached to the user, and wherein the one or more pads are in communication with a central body, thereby stimulating the user. In some aspects, the method communication with a central body, thereby stimulating the user. In some aspects, the method comprises, prior to receiving an input regarding a stimulation program, selecting the stimulation comprises, prior to receiving an input regarding a stimulation program, selecting the stimulation program on the mobile device by the user. In some aspects, the method comprises uploading the program on the mobile device by the user. In some aspects, the method comprises uploading the stimulation program from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method comprises one stimulation program from the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more stimulation parameters, and the one or more stimulation parameters are selected from or more stimulation parameters, and the one or more stimulation parameters are selected from the group consisting of a stimulation contraction frequency, a rest frequency, a stimulation duty the group consisting of a stimulation contraction frequency, a rest frequency, a stimulation duty cycle, a stimulation pulse width, a length of stimulation, burst pulse parameter, a ramp up time, cycle, a stimulation pulse width, a length of stimulation, burst pulse parameter, a ramp up time, and a ramp down time. In some embodiments, the method comprises a predefined range, and the and a. ramp down time. In some embodiments, the method comprises a predefined range, and the predefined range is user configurable. In some embodiments, the method comprises a predefined predefined range is user configurable. In some embodiments, the method comprises a predefined range, and the predefined range is preconfigured for the stimulation program. In some range, and the predefined range is preconfigured for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, embodiments, the method comprises a stimulation program, and the stimulation program the method comprises a stimulation program, and the stimulation program comprises five or more stimulation parameters whose values are randomly selected from the comprises five or more stimulation parameters whose values are randomly selected from the - 1 7 - PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 predefined range for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the method comprises five predefined range for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the method comprises five or or more stimulation parameters, and values of a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters more stimulation parameters, and values of a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters are randomly selected from the predefined range for the stimulation program. In some are randomly selected from the predefined range for the stimulation program. In some embodiments, embodiments, the method comprises a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters, and the the method comprises a subset of the five or more stimulation parameters, and the subset is randomly selected. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more subset is randomly selected. In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more processors, processors, and the one or more processors are configured to execute a plurality of different and the one or more processors are configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs are categorized into stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs are categorized into of different stimulation different different levels. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation levels. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality programs that are categorized into different levels, and the different levels comprise three or programs that are categorized into different levels, and the different levels comprise three or more levels. In some of different stimulation more levels. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation embodiments, the method comprises a plurality programs that are categorized into different levels, and the different levels determine the programs that are categorized into different levels, and the different levels determine the predefined predefined range. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different range. In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs are user configurable. stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs are user configurable.

In In some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and some embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, the plurality of different stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters. In some pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters. In some different embodiments, embodiments, the method comprises a plurality of different stimulation programs, and the the method comprises a plurality of stimulation programs, and the plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot assistance program, plurality of different stimulation programs comprise a drop foot assistance program, program, relaxation program, or rehabilitation rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program, recovery improved performance program. In some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body has a program. In some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body has a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 centimeters. In some embodiments, the method maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 centimeters. In some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 grams. In comprises a central body, and the central body has a weight equal to or less than 30 grams. In some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body interfaces with some embodiments, the method comprises a central body, and the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. the one or more pads via wired connection. 100451 100451 Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent by a review of Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent by a review of the specification, claims, and appended figures. the specification, claims, and appended figures.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 100461 All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are 100461 All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. - 1 8 - PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 100471 The 100471 The novel features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended novel features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be A obtained obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the invention are utilized, and the accompanying embodiments, in which the principles of the invention are utilized, and the accompanying drawings drawings of which: of which: 100481 illustrates a portable electrical muscular stimulation (EMS) device with a sensor [00481 illustrates a portable electrical muscular stimulation (EMS) device with a sensor system, in accordance with embodiments. system, in accordance with embodiments. 100491 with 100491 illustrates an EMS device with a sensor system, in accordance with illustrates an EMS device with a sensor system, in accordance embodiments. embodiments. 100501 of EMS in 100501 illustrates a mobile device in communication with a plurality of EMS devices, in illustrates a mobile device in communication with a plurality devices, accordance with embodiments. accordance with embodiments. 100511 [00511 FIG. illustrates an EMS device in communication with substantially similar devices, 4 illustrates an EMS device in communication with substantially similar devices, in accordance with embodiments. in accordance with embodiments. 100521 [00521 FIG. illustrates a mobile device in communication with a plurality of sets of EMS 5 illustrates a mobile device in communication with a plurality of sets of EMS devices, in accordance with embodiments. devices, in accordance with embodiments. 100531 100531 illustrates a for implementing stimulation sessions, in accordance with illustrates a system for implementing stimulation sessions, in accordance with system embodiments. embodiments. 100541 illustrates a method user, in accordance with embodiments. 100541 illustrates a method for stimulating a user, in accordance with embodiments. for stimulating a similar 100551 100551 illustrates a method for stimulating a user with similar devices, in accordance illustrates a method for stimulating a user with devices, in accordance with embodiments. with embodiments. illustrates a method for stimulating a user using a server, in accordance with 100561 [00561 illustrates a method for stimulating a user using a server, in accordance with embodiments. embodiments. 100571 illustrates a system comprising an application program interface (API) to 100571 illustrates a system comprising an application program interface (API) to produce a tailored stimulation program for the user, in accordance with embodiments. produce a tailored stimulation program for the user, in accordance with embodiments. 100581 100581 illustrates a system for implementing stimulation sessions and comprising an illustrates a system for implementing stimulation sessions and comprising an actuatable mechanism, in accordance with embodiments. actuatable mechanism, in accordance with embodiments. [00591 100591 illustrates a method for stimulating a user using randomly selected values for illustrates a method for stimulating a user using randomly selected values for one or more stimulation parameters, in accordance with embodiments. one or more stimulation parameters, in accordance with embodiments. [00601 illustrates a blown up view of a portable EMS device, in accordance with [00601 illustrates a blown up view of a portable EMS device, in accordance with embodiments. embodiments. 100611 illustrates components of a portable EMS device, in accordance with 100611 illustrates components of a portable EMS device, in accordance with embodiments. embodiments.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 100621 illustrates computer system that is programmed or otherwise configured to 100621 illustrates a computer system that is programmed or otherwise configured to a operate an electrical stimulation device. operate an electrical stimulation device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION DETAILED DESCRIPTION methods, and devices provided herein may provide improved functionality and Systems, methods, and devices provided herein may provide improved functionality and Systems, usability of electrical stimulation, or electrical muscular stimulation (EMS) devices. The EMS usability of electrical stimulation, or electrical muscular stimulation (EMS) devices. The EMS device as described herein may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate and/or device as described herein may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate and/or transmit electrical impulses to a user. The EMS device may be a device programmed, or transmit electrical impulses to a user. The EMS device may be a device programmed, or otherwise otherwise configured to implement a stimulation session, e.g. on a user. A stimulation session configured to implement a stimulation session, e.g. on a user. A stimulation session may refer to a session with a beginning and an end during which electrical impulses are may refer to a session with a beginning and an end during which electrical impulses are treatment, therapy, relaxation, transmitted to the user via the EMS device for the purpose of transmitted to the user via the EMS device for the purpose of treatment, therapy, relaxation, fitness, athletic performance enhancement, entertainment, and the like. In some instances, the fitness, athletic performance enhancement, entertainment, and the like. In some instances, the systems, methods, and devices of the present disclosure may help improve muscular fatigue systems, methods, and devices of the present disclosure may help improve muscular fatigue resistance (e.g. endurance), power, improve resistance (e.g. endurance), increase muscular strength and power, improve muscular endurance increase muscular strength and muscular endurance and strength, improve muscle recover (e.g. through increased blood flow), and/or potentiate and strength, improve muscle recover (e.g. through increased blood flow), and/or potentiate muscle. In some instances, a stimulation session may refer to a session with a beginning and an muscle. In some instances, a stimulation session may refer to a session with a beginning and an end implemented via a set of instructions (e.g. code, program, etc). In some instances, a end implemented via a set of instructions (e.g. code, program, etc). In some instances, a program. stimulation stimulation session may also be referred to as a stimulation program. session may also be referred to as a stimulation 100641 As previously described herein, EMS devices may be utilized for a variety of 100641 As previously described herein, EMS devices may be utilized for a variety of utilized applications. applications. The EMS devices may be utilized for prevention of muscle atrophy. For example, The EMS devices may be for prevention of muscle atrophy. For example, the EMS device may transmit electrical impulses to muscles so as to mimic neural impulses from the EMS device may transmit electrical impulses to muscles so as to mimic neural impulses from prevent atrophy utilize certain the the brain which may stimulate muscles and prevent atrophy for patients unable to utilize certain brain which may stimulate muscles and for patients unable to muscles. The EMS devices may be utilized for muscle relaxation or pain reduction. For muscles. The EMS devices may be utilized for muscle relaxation or pain reduction. For example, electrical impulses transmitted via the EMS device may counteract neural impulses that example, electrical impulses transmitted via the EMS device may counteract neural impulses that cause muscle spasms which may aid in relaxation. The EMS devices may be utilized for cause muscle spasms which may aid in relaxation. The EMS devices may be utilized for entertainment entertainment or general stimulation. For example, the EMS device may be utilized as a medium or general stimulation. For example, the EMS device may be utilized as a medium to deliver a stimulus in connection with modes of entertainment (e.g., virtual reality). The EMS to deliver a stimulus in connection with modes of entertainment (e.g., virtual reality). The EMS devices may be utilized for medical purposes. For example, electrical impulses transmitted via devices may be utilized for medical purposes. For example, electrical impulses transmitted via the EMS devices may increase blood circulation which may act to prevent blood clots and/or the EMS devices may increase blood circulation which may act to prevent blood clots and/or increase healing. For example, electrical impulses transmitted via the EMS devices may aid in increase healing. For example, electrical impulses transmitted via the EMS devices may aid in rehabilitation of muscles or may aid in contraction of muscles as needed (e.g., drop foot rehabilitation of muscles or may aid in contraction of muscles as needed (e.g., drop foot assistance). The EMS devices may be utilized for general fitness or athletic performance assistance). The EMS devices may be utilized for general fitness or athletic performance PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 enhancement. For example, electrical impulses transmitted via the EMS devices may help enhancement. For example, electrical impulses transmitted via the EMS devices may help recovery from mimicking recovery from workouts or may supplement work outs by mimicking muscle activity. workouts or may supplement work outs by muscle activity. 100651 The EMS device may comprise a main body. The main body, also referred to herein as a 100651 The EMS device may comprise a main body. The main body, also referred to herein as a central central body, may refer to a component of the EMS device used to generate electrical impulses. body, may refer to a component of the EMS device used to generate electrical impulses.

For example, the central body may generate an electrical impulse by accepting a current from a For example, the central body may generate an electrical impulse by accepting a current from a battery battery (e.g., on board the EMS device) or from an electrical outlet. In some instances, the EMS (e.g., on board the EMS device) or from an electrical outlet. In some instances, the EMS device may further comprise one or more electrodes via which the electrical impulses may be device may further comprise one or more electrodes via which the electrical impulses may be transmitted transmitted to the user. In some instances, the EMS device may lack portability and/or ease of to the user. In some instances, the EMS device may lack portability and/or ease of a full functionality of the or use. use. Alternatively, portable EMS devices may lack a full functionality of the larger systems or Alternatively, portable EMS devices may lack larger systems benefits that may be provided by stimulation session management by specialized technicians, benefits that may be provided by stimulation session management by specialized technicians, healthcare healthcare professionals, or other service providers. professionals, or other service providers. 100661 In some instances, the main body, also referred to herein as a central body, of the EMS 100661 In some instances, the main body, also referred to herein as a central body, of the EMS device device may comprise a sensor system. The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise may comprise a sensor system. The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals such as signals from a muscle of a user, signals about a state of the configured to sense signals such as signals from a muscle of a user, signals about a state of the sensor, and/or signals about an external environment. The sensor system may be utilized sensor, and/or signals about an external environment. The sensor system may be utilized synergistically in conjunction with a stimulation session in order to give useful information synergistically in conjunction with a stimulation session in order to give useful information and/or increase functionalities for the EMS device. In some instances, the integration of the and/or increase functionalities for the EMS device. In some instances, the integration of the sensing module on board the main body may ensure that the EMS device is simple to use and sensing module on board the main body may ensure that the EMS device is simple to use and unobtrusive for the user while increasing possible applications for the EMS device. unobtrusive for the user while increasing possible applications for the EMS device. 100671 In some instances, a 100671 In some instances, a plurality of EMS devices may be in communication with one plurality of EMS devices may be in communication with one another. The plurality of the EMS devices my function together as a unit in implementing a another. The plurality of the EMS devices my function together as a unit in implementing a stimulation session. Alternatively or in addition, the plurality of EMS devices may implement a stimulation session. Alternatively or in addition, the plurality of EMS devices may implement a plurality of stimulation sessions. The plurality of EMS devices may implement stimulation plurality of stimulation sessions. The plurality of EMS devices may implement stimulation sessions for a single person or a plurality of people, across different locations. In some sessions for a single person or a plurality of people, across different locations. In some instances, the plurality of EMS devices may be controlled by a single mobile device to instances, the plurality of EMS devices may be controlled by a single mobile device to implement implement stimulations that are varied and expansive in scope, while each EMS device remains stimulations that are varied and expansive in scope, while each EMS device remains simple to apply and unobtrusive. Data collected via the plurality of EMS devices may further be simple to apply and unobtrusive. Data collected via the plurality of EMS devices may further be transmitted over to the mobile device for convenience of tracking and storage and may further be transmitted over to the mobile device for convenience of tracking and storage and may further be uploaded a server, e.g., cloud server. uploaded to a server, e.g., cloud server. to 100681 In some instances, a platform may be provided for use with the EMS devices. The [00681 In some instances, a platform may be provided for use with the EMS devices. The platform may comprise a database, or a server where stimulation programs may be managed platform may comprise a database, or a server where stimulation programs may be managed (e.g., created, planned, scheduled, etc). In some instances, data tracked by the EMS device (e.g., created, planned, scheduled, etc). In some instances, data tracked by the EMS device and/or and/or the mobile device may be uploaded to the platform for ease of management and the mobile device may be uploaded to the platform for ease of management and monitoring. The platform may central database for managing and tracking stimulation monitoring. The platform may act as a central database for managing and tracking stimulation act as a PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 sessions. The platform may be beneficial for its users. For example, the platform may provide a sessions. The platform may be beneficial for its users. For example, the platform may provide a convenient convenient tool for managing and tracking stimulation sessions for the end users. For example, tool for managing and tracking stimulation sessions for the end users. For example, the platform may provide a convenient tool for specialized technicians, healthcare professionals, the platform may provide a convenient tool for specialized technicians, healthcare professionals, or or other service providers to manage and track stimulation sessions for end users who may be other service providers to manage and track stimulation sessions for end users who may be clients. clients. 100691 100691 It shall be understood that different aspects of the invention can be appreciated It shall be understood that different aspects of the invention can be appreciated individually, collectively, or in combination with each other. Various aspects of the invention individually, collectively, or in combination with each other. Various aspects of the invention described described herein may be applied to any of the particular applications set forth below or for any herein may be applied to any of the particular applications set forth below or for any other other types of stimulation devices. types of stimulation devices. 100701 illustrates a system 100 for implementing a stimulation session, in accordance 100701 illustrates a system 100 for implementing a stimulation session, in accordance with with embodiments. The system may utilize an EMS device 101. The EMS device may be embodiments. The system may utilize an EMS device 101. The EMS device may be configured to be coupled user 103. The EMS device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to be coupled to a user 103. The EMS device may be programmed, or otherwise to a configured configured to generate electrical impulses and transmit the electrical impulses to the user. In to generate electrical impulses and transmit the electrical impulses to the user. In some instances, the EMS device may implement stimulation sessions. The EMS device may some instances, the EMS device may implement stimulation sessions. The EMS device may comprise comprise a central body, one or more pads, and/or other various components as further described a central body, one or more pads, and/or other various components as further described below. below. 100711 In some instances, the EMS device may be utilized in conjunction external device 100711 In some instances, the EMS device may be utilized in conjunction with an external device with an 105. For programmed, or 105. For example, the EMS device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to receive example, the EMS device may be otherwise configured to receive signals or data from the external device 105 and/or transmit data to the external device. The signals or data from the external device 105 and/or transmit data to the external device. The external external device may comprise a mobile device. Alternatively or in addition, the external device device may comprise a mobile device. Alternatively or in addition, the external device may comprise a computer (e.g., desktop computer) or any other type of device where input from may comprise a computer (e.g., desktop computer) or any other type of device where input from a user may be accepted. While use of mobile device is primarily discussed herein, it is to be a user may be accepted. While use of mobile device is primarily discussed herein, it is to be understood that any other external device may be utilized for the purpose of what is described understood that any other external device may be utilized for the purpose of what is described herein with respect to mobile devices. herein with respect to mobile devices. 100721 The mobile device may comprise cell phones, tablets, PDAs, watches (e.g. smart 100721 The mobile device may comprise cell phones, tablets, PDAs, watches (e.g. smart watches), or any other type of mobile device. The mobile device may comprise a user interface watches), or any other type of mobile device. The mobile device may comprise a user interface for accepting commands or instructions from a user. In some instances, the mobile device may for accepting commands or instructions from a user. In some instances, the mobile device may comprise an application for controlling the central body, or EMS device. Optionally, various comprise an application for controlling the central body, or EMS device. Optionally, various parameters regarding implementation of stimulation sessions may be controlled from the mobile parameters regarding implementation of stimulation sessions may be controlled from the mobile device. The mobile device may be utilized for managing and tracking stimulation sessions. For device. The mobile device may be utilized for managing and tracking stimulation sessions. For example, a user may utilize a mobile device, or application on the mobile device, to devise (e.g., example, a user may utilize a mobile device, or application on the mobile device, to devise (e.g., create), schedule, or plan stimulation sessions and control parameters of the stimulation sessions. create), schedule, or plan stimulation sessions and control parameters of the stimulation sessions. 100731 100731 As an example, an application may be executed on the mobile device. Within the As an example, an application may be executed on the mobile device. Within the application, the user may select a desired stimulation session to be executed by the central body. application, the user may select a desired stimulation session to be executed by the central body.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 In some instances, a number of predetermined stimulation sessions may be available for the user In some instances, a number of predetermined stimulation sessions may be available for the user application) or to to select from select from. The The stimulation sessions may be preloaded (e.g., contained in the application) or stimulation sessions may be preloaded (e.g., contained in the may be downloaded from an online database. Alternatively or additionally, the user may custom may be downloaded from an online database. Alternatively or additionally, the user may custom design design a stimulation sessions to execute. For example, the user may design a stimulation session a stimulation sessions to execute. For example, the user may design a stimulation session by varying parameters including, but not limited to, stimulation frequencies for contractions and by varying parameters including, but not limited to, stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, burst pulse periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. The different stimulation sessions may parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. The different stimulation sessions may differ differ in a desired effect (e.g., treatment, fitness, performance enhancement, stimulation, etc), in a desired effect (e.g., treatment, fitness, performance enhancement, stimulation, etc), application, application, and/or specific parameters (e.g., stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest and/or specific parameters (e.g., stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, or burst pulse periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, or burst pulse parameters, parameters, etc) etc).. 100741 As another example, stimulation sessions may be planned on the mobile device. For 100741 As another example, stimulation sessions may be planned on the mobile device. For example, example, a sequence or schedule of stimulation sessions to be implemented on a user may be a sequence or schedule of stimulation sessions to be implemented on a user may be planned, e.g. using the mobile device. The sequence or schedule may comprise a stimulation planned, e.g. using the mobile device. The sequence or schedule may comprise a stimulation sessions meant to be implemented on a user over time, e.g., over hours, days, weeks, months, etc. sessions meant to be implemented on a user over time, e.g., over hours, days, weeks, months, etc. 100751 The user may provide instructions to execute the desired (e.g., selected) stimulation 100751 The user may provide instructions to execute the desired (e.g., selected) stimulation session. The instructions (e.g., signals, data, etc) may be transmitted to the EMS device using session. The instructions (e.g., signals, data, etc) may be transmitted to the EMS device using 107. wired wired or wireless communication 107. or wireless communication In some instances, the wireless communication may In some instances, the wireless communication may utilize a radio-frequency (RF) protocol. In some instances, the wireless communication may utilize a radio-frequency (RF) protocol. In some instances, the wireless communication may ANT+, Energy, Alternatively or in utilize utilize an ANT+, Bluetooth Low Energy, Gazell protocol and the like. Alternatively or in an Bluetooth Low Gazell protocol and the like. addition, the user may provide instructions to stop, pause, and/or resume a stimulation session, addition, the user may provide instructions to stop, pause, and/or resume a stimulation session, e.g., at the mobile device. In some instances, the user may provide instructions to adjust other e.g., at the mobile device. In some instances, the user may provide instructions to adjust other parameters regarding the stimulation session. For example, the user may provide instructions to parameters regarding the stimulation session. For example, the user may provide instructions to adjust a stimulation intensity level of the stimulation session. The instructions may be adjust a stimulation intensity level of the stimulation session. The instructions may be transmitted to the central body, e.g. using the wireless communication protocol previously transmitted to the central body, e.g. using the wireless communication protocol previously described herein. described herein. 100761 Optionally, a platform may be provided for managing or tracking the stimulation 100761 Optionally, a platform may be provided for managing or tracking the stimulation sessions. In some instances, the platform may be provided on a database or a server 109, such as sessions. In some instances, the platform may be provided on a database or a server 109, such as a cloud server. The server may be utilized for managing and tracking stimulation sessions. For a cloud server. The server may be utilized for managing and tracking stimulation sessions. For example, a user may utilize the platform to devise (e.g., create), schedule, or plan stimulation example, a user may utilize the platform to devise (e.g., create), schedule, or plan stimulation sessions and control parameters of the stimulation sessions. In some instances, data tracked by sessions and control parameters of the stimulation sessions. In some instances, data tracked by the EMS devices may be uploaded to the platform, e.g., via the mobile device. The platform the EMS devices may be uploaded to the platform, e.g., via the mobile device. The platform may may provide a convenient tool for both managing and tracking stimulation sessions for the end provide a convenient tool for both managing and tracking stimulation sessions for the end users 103. users 103.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 100771 100771 illustrates an EMS device 200 with a sensor system, in accordance with illustrates an EMS device 200 with system, in accordance with a sensor embodiments. embodiments. The EMS device 200 may be utilized in the system 100, or elsewhere throughout The EMS device 200 may be utilized in the system 100, or elsewhere throughout the application. The EMS device may comprise a central body 202. In some instances, the EMS the application. The EMS device may comprise a central body 202. In some instances, the EMS device device as described herein may refer to the central body, or the central body together with the as described herein may refer to the central body, or the central body together with the electrodes and/or wires. The central body may be programmed, or otherwise configured to electrodes and/or wires. The central body may be programmed, or otherwise configured to receive receive signals or data from the mobile device and execute and/or implement the desired signals or data from the mobile device and execute and/or implement the desired stimulation session. For example, the central body may comprise a processing unit. The stimulation session. For example, the central body may comprise a processing unit. The processing processing unit may be programmed, or otherwise configured to execute a stimulation program unit may be programmed, or otherwise configured to execute a stimulation program in in response to the signals received. The central body may comprise a pulse generator. The pulse response to the signals received. The central body may comprise a pulse generator. The pulse generator may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses, e.g. in generator may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses, e.g. in response response to execution of the stimulation program. The pulse generator may be programmed, or to execution of the stimulation program. The pulse generator may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses by accepting current from a battery or an otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses by accepting current from a battery or an electrical electrical outlet. In some instances, the central body may comprise a battery. The battery may outlet. In some instances, the central body may comprise a battery. The battery may be a replaceable battery or an integrated battery. The battery may be rechargeable battery, such be a replaceable battery or an integrated battery. The battery may be rechargeable battery, such as as a rechargeable lithium battery. In some instances, a port may be provided for recharging of a rechargeable lithium battery. In some instances, a port may be provided for recharging of the central body. For example, a micro-USB port may be provided as an approach for the central body. For example, a micro-USB port may be provided as an approach for recharging the central body. recharging the central body. 100781 The central body may comprise stimulation channels. The stimulation channel may refer 100781 The central body may comprise stimulation channels. The stimulation channel may refer to an output channel for the generated electrical impulses. The central body may comprise any to an output channel for the generated electrical impulses. The central body may comprise any number number of stimulation channels. of stimulation channels. In In some instances, the central body may comprise I, 2, 3, 4, 5, some instances, the central body may comprise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more stimulation channels. The number of stimulation channels may correspond 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more stimulation channels. The number of stimulation channels may correspond to a number of independent output channels for the electrical impulses. For example, for each to a number of independent output channels for the electrical impulses. For example, for each stimulation channel, a different electrical impulse may be generated and/or further transmitted by stimulation channel, a different electrical impulse may be generated and/or further transmitted by the central body. In some instances, an intensity level of all stimulation channels of the central the central body. In some instances, an intensity level of all stimulation channels of the central body may be adjusted in accordance with a user's instruction, e.g. provided on the mobile body may be adjusted in accordance with a user's instruction, e.g. provided on the mobile device. Alternatively, an intensity level of each stimulation channel may be adjusted device. Alternatively, an intensity level of each stimulation channel may be adjusted individually in accordance with a user's instruction. individually in accordance with a user's instruction. 100791 The central body may be programmed, or otherwise configured to be in communication 100791 The central body may be programmed, or otherwise configured to be in communication with one or more electrodes, or pads 201, 203, In some instances, the number of electrodes may with one or more electrodes, or pads 201, 203. In some instances, the number of electrodes may correspond to a number of stimulation channels of the central body. Alternatively, the number of correspond to a number of stimulation channels of the central body. Alternatively, the number of electrodes may be less than the number of stimulation channels. Alternatively, the number of electrodes may be less than the number of stimulation channels. Alternatively, the number of electrodes may be more than the number of stimulation channels. The electrodes or pads may be electrodes may be more than the number of stimulation channels. The electrodes or pads may be configured configured to be applied or attached to a user. The one or more pads may comprise an adhesive. to be applied or attached to a user. The one or more pads may comprise an adhesive.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 In some instances, the one or more pads may comprise tabs 205, 207 for facilitating attachment In some instances, the one or more pads may comprise tabs 205, 207 for facilitating attachment removal. and/or and/or removal. 100801 The electrodes configured to transmit the electrical impulses generated by 100801 The electrodes or pads may be configured to transmit the electrical impulses generated by or pads may be the the pulse generator to the user, thereby stimulating the user. For example, electrical impulses pulse generator to the user, thereby stimulating the user. For example, electrical impulses generated at the central body may be transmitted to the one or more pads via the connection 210, generated at the central body may be transmitted to the one or more pads via the connection 210, e.g. e.g. to implement a stimulation session on the user. The connection may be a wired connection. to implement a stimulation session on the user. The connection may be a wired connection.

For example, the one or more pads may be physically connected to the central body via a port on For example, the one or more pads may be physically connected to the central body via a port on the the central body. The port may be a micro-LTSB port. In some instances, the port may be a port central body. The port may be a micro-USB port. In some instances, the port may be a port central port for utilized utilized in recharging of the battery of the central body. The utilization of the same port for in recharging of the battery of the body. The utilization of the same recharging of the battery and for connecting with one or more electrodes may aid in recharging of the battery and for connecting with one or more electrodes may aid in miniaturization miniaturization of the central body. of the central body. 10081.1 The central body may comprise one, two, three, four, five or more LED indicators. The 100811 The central body may comprise one, two, three, four, five or more LED indicators. The LED LED indicator may be utilized to indicate different states of the device. For example, the central indicator may be utilized to indicate different states of the device. For example, the central body may comprise two LED indicators. The first LED indicator may be used to indicate body may comprise two LED indicators. The first LED indicator may be used to indicate whether whether the device is turned on and/or whether the device is currently running, or executing a the device is turned on and/or whether the device is currently running, or executing a stimulation session. The second LED indicator may be used to indicate a battery charging status stimulation session. The second LED indicator may be used to indicate a battery charging status of the central body. of the central body. 100821 In 100821 In some instances, the central body may be configured to be attached to, or placed on a some instances, the central body may be configured to be attached to, or placed on a user. For example, the central body may be attached or coupled to a user via a base unit 204. user. For example, the central body may be attached or coupled to a user via a base unit 204.

The The base unit may be integrated with the central body. Alternatively, the base unit may base unit may be integrated with the central body. Alternatively, the base unit may comprise a attachable/detachable component from the central body. The base unit may be able comprise a attachable/detachable component from the central body. The base unit may be able to be attached or detached from the central body via any mechanism, e.g. snap fit mechanism, to be attached or detached from the central body via any mechanism, e.g. snap fit mechanism, slide fit mechanism, adhesives, etc. The base unit may be reusable. Alternatively or in addition, slide fit mechanism, adhesives, etc. The base unit may be reusable. Alternatively or in addition, the base unit may be configured to be replaced after a single use or a limited number of uses (e.g. the base unit may be configured to be replaced after a single use or a limited number of uses (e.g. appliance to the user). The base unit may comprise any unit(s) for attachment to a user. For appliance to the user). The base unit may comprise any unit(s) for attachment to a user. For example, the base unit may comprise an adhesive. In some instances, the adhesive may example, the base unit may comprise an adhesive. In some instances, the adhesive may comprise one or more tabs 206 that facilitate appliance and/or removal of the EMS device. comprise one or more tabs 206 that facilitate appliance and/or removal of the EMS device.

Alternatively or in addition, the base unit may comprise one or more straps.

Alternatively or in addition, the base unit may comprise one or more straps. 10083.1 The EMS device may be coupled to any muscle group located on the user's body. In 100831 The EMS device may be coupled to any muscle group located on the user's body. In some instances, the base unit may enable the EMS device to be coupled to any desired location some instances, the base unit may enable the EMS device to be coupled to any desired location on a user's body depending on a desired stimulation location and/or session. For example, the on a user's body depending on a desired stimulation location and/or session. For example, the adhesive may enable the EMS device to be universally applied to any desired location on a adhesive may enable the EMS device to be universally applied to any desired location on a user's user's body, e.g. on an arm, leg, knee, chest, abdomen, back, neck, shoulder, etc. Alternatively, body, e.g. on an arm, leg, knee, chest, abdomen, back, neck, shoulder, etc. Alternatively, the base unit may be designed for selective coupling to the user. For example, the one or more the base unit may be designed for selective coupling to the user. For example, the one or more PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 straps may be sized or shaped for selective coupling to the user's arms, abdomen, legs, neck, straps may be sized or shaped for selective coupling to the user's arms, abdomen, legs, neck, chest, chest, etc. etc. 100841 The central body may comprise a low profile. For example, the central body may 100841 The central body may comprise a low profile. For example, the central body may The central comprise comprise a low profile such that it can be seamlessly worn under a user's clothes. The central a low profile such that it can be seamlessly worn under a user's clothes. body may comprise a height that is equal to or less than 5 cm, 4 cm, 3 cm, 2 cm, 1.5 cm, '1 cm, body may comprise a height that is equal to or less than 5 cm, 4 cm, 3 cm, 2 cm, 1.5 cm, 1 cm, 0.75 0.75 cm, or 0.5 cm. The height of the central body may refer to a length of the device extending cm, or 0.5 cm. The height of the central body may refer to a length of the device extending perpendicularly from the base. For example, with respect to the height of the central perpendicularly from the base. For example, with respect to the height of the central body body may extend out from the figure. In some instances, the central body may be ergonomic may extend out from the figure. In some instances, the central body may be ergonomic interfering such that the central body may be coupled to the user (e.g., via the base unit) without interfering such that the central body may be coupled to the user (e.g., via the base unit) without with everyday activities. In some instances, the central body may be ergonomic such that the with everyday activities. In some instances, the central body may be ergonomic such that the central central body may be coupled to the user (e.g., via the base unit) under the user's clothes and body may be coupled to the user (e.g., via the base unit) under the user's clothes and permit undertaking of normal activities. In some instances, a maximum dimension of the central permit undertaking of normal activities. In some instances, a maximum dimension of the central body body may be equal to or less than about 20 cm, 18 cm, 16 cm, 14 cm, 12 cm, 10 cm, 8 cm, 6 cm, may be equal to or less than about 20 cm, 18 cm, 16 cm, 14 cm, 12 cm, 10 cm, 8 cm, 6 cm, 4 cm, or 2 cm. In some instances, a maximum volume of the central body may be equal to or 4 cm, or 2 cm. In some instances, a maximum volume of the central body may be equal to or cm3, less less than about 500 cm', 300 cm3, 100 cm3, 75 cm', 50 cm', 25 cm3, or 10 cm'. In some than about 500 300 cm3, 100 cm3, 75 cm3, 50 cm3, 25 cm., or 10 cm3. In some instances, a weight of the central body may be equal to or less than about 100 gr, 90 gr, 80 gr, 70 instances, a weight of the central body may be equal to or less than about 100 gr, 90 gr, 80 gr, 70 gr, gr, 60 gr, 50 gr, 40 gr, 30 gr, 20 gr, 10 gr, or 5 gr. 60 gr, 50 gr, 40 gr, 30 gr, 20 gr, 10 gr, or 5 gr. 100851 In may 208. The 100851 In some instances, the central body may comprise a simple interface 208. The simple some instances, the central body comprise a simple interface simple interface may be utilized for receiving an input from a user. The simple interface may be interface may be utilized for receiving an input from a user. The simple interface may be utilized utilized for powering on the device and powering off the device. Alternatively or in addition, the for powering on the device and powering off the device. Alternatively or in addition, the simple interface may be utilized for resetting the EMS device, pausing a stimulation session, simple interface may be utilized for resetting the EMS device, pausing a stimulation session, resuming a stimulation session, and/or adjusting an intensity of the stimulation session. The resuming a stimulation session, and/or adjusting an intensity of the stimulation session. The simple interface may comprise buttons or switches. In some instances, the simple interface may simple interface may comprise buttons or switches. In some instances, the simple interface may not comprise a display that can be viewed by a user. In some instances, the simple interface may not comprise a display that can be viewed by a user. In some instances, the simple interface may comprise at most 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons or switches. For example, the simple interface may comprise at most 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons or switches. For example, the simple interface may comprise a single button interface. The single button may be utilized for powering on and comprise a single button interface. The single button may be utilized for powering on and powering off the EMS device as well as resetting the EMS device, pausing or resuming powering off the EMS device as well as resetting the EMS device, pausing or resuming stimulation sessions and adjusting intensities of stimulation sessions. stimulation sessions and adjusting intensities of stimulation sessions. 1.0086.1 In some instances, the central body may comprise a sensor system 212. The sensor 100861 In some instances, the central body may comprise a sensor system 212. The sensor system may be located anywhere on or within the central body. Alternatively or in addition, the system may be located anywhere on or within the central body. Alternatively or in addition, the sensor system may be located on the base unit 204. The sensor system may be programmed, or sensor system may be located on the base unit 204. The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user. In some instances, the sensor system may otherwise configured to sense signals from the user. In some instances, the sensor system may be be programmed, or otherwise configured to record signals from a surface of a muscle, e.g. when programmed, or otherwise configured to record signals from a surface of a muscle, e.g. when it is contracted. The signals may comprise mechanical and/or electrical signals. For example, a it is contracted. The signals may comprise mechanical and/or electrical signals. For example, a - 26 PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 mechanomyogram (MMG), or low frequency vibration may be observed and/or recorded mechanomyogram (MMG), or low frequency vibration may be observed and/or recorded utilizing comprise any suitable utilizing the sensor system. The sensor system may comprise any suitable unit(s) for sensing the the sensor system. The sensor system may unit(s) for sensing the signals. For example, the sensor system may comprise accelerometers, gyroscopes, and/or signals. For example, the sensor system may comprise accelerometers, gyroscopes, and/or microphones. The sensor microphones. In some instances, the accelerometer may be a 3-axis accelerometer. The sensor In some instances, the accelerometer may be a 3 -axis accelerometer. system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user during a system may he programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user during a stimulation session. stimulation session. [00871 For example, while a stimulation session is being implemented, muscles near the one or 100871 For example, while a stimulation session is being implemented, muscles near the one or more more pads may undergo contraction due to the transmitted electrical impulses. The sensor pads may undergo contraction due to the transmitted electrical impulses. The sensor system may sense signals (e.g., vibrations) from a surface of the muscles undergoing contraction system may sense signals (e.g., vibrations) from a surface of the muscles undergoing contraction and record it for analysis. The analysis may be performed on the processing unit of the EMS and record it for analysis. The analysis may be performed on the processing unit of the EMS device. device. Alternatively or in addition, sensed data may be transmitted to the mobile device, and Alternatively or in addition, sensed data may be transmitted to the mobile device, and the analysis may be performed on the mobile device. Alternatively or in addition, the analysis the analysis may be performed on the mobile device. Alternatively or in addition, the analysis may may be performed elsewhere. For example, the data may be transmitted to a server (e.g. cloud be performed elsewhere. For example, the data may be transmitted to a server (e.g. cloud server) where the analysis may be performed. In some instances, processed data may be further server) where the analysis may be performed. In some instances, processed data may be further transmitted transmitted to the mobile device and/or the server. For example, sensed data may be processed to the mobile device and/or the server. For example, sensed data may be processed or analyzed by the processing unit which may be transmitted to the mobile device and/or the or analyzed by the processing unit which may be transmitted to the mobile device and/or the server. server. 100881 In be programmed, or 100881 In some instances, the sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to some instances, the sensor system may otherwise configured to sense signals from an environment, get environmental cues. For example, an sense signals from an environment, e.g. to get environmental cues. For example, an e.g. to accelerometer accelerometer may be programmed, or otherwise configured to record an acceleration and/or may be programmed, or otherwise configured to record an acceleration and/or velocity with respect to a reference frame. For example, a gyroscope may be programmed, or velocity with respect to a reference frame. For example, a gyroscope may be programmed, or otherwise configured to record an angular rate of rotation in a rotating reference frame. The otherwise configured to record an angular rate of rotation in a rotating reference frame. The recorded data may be utilized to analyze motions of the user. For example, based on the recorded data may be utilized to analyze motions of the user. For example, based on the recorded data, a real-time gait and/or handgrip analysis may be performed. The analysis may be recorded data, a real-time gait and/or handgrip analysis may be performed. The analysis may be performed on the processing unit of the EMS device. Alternatively or in addition, sensed data performed on the processing unit of the EMS device. Alternatively or in addition, sensed data may be transmitted to the mobile device, and the analysis may be performed on the mobile may be transmitted to the mobile device, and the analysis may be performed on the mobile device. Alternatively or in addition, the analysis may be performed elsewhere. For example, the device. Alternatively or in addition, the analysis may be performed elsewhere. For example, the data may be transmitted to a server (e.g. cloud server) where the analysis may be performed. In data may be transmitted to a server (e.g. cloud server) where the analysis may be performed. In some instances, processed data may be further transmitted to the mobile device and/or the server. some instances, processed data may be further transmitted to the mobile device and/or the server.

For example, sensed data may be processed or analyzed by the processing unit which may be For example, sensed data may be processed or analyzed by the processing unit which may be transmitted to the mobile device and/or the server. transmitted to the mobile device and/or the server. 100891 The sensor system may be configured to be used in conjunction with generation of 100891 The sensor system may be configured to be used in conjunction with generation of electrical electrical impulses. In some instances, based on data read from the sensor system, the EMS impulses. In some instances, based on data read from the sensor system, the EMS device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses at device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses at PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 appropriate times. For example, the EMS device may function as a drop foot assistance device appropriate times. For example, the EMS device may function as a drop foot assistance device (e.g. (e.g. when coupled to a peroneal nerve and/or calf muscle) and may generate electrical impulses when coupled to a peroneal nerve and/or calf muscle) and may generate electrical impulses at appropriate times based on data sensed by the sensor system. In some instances, data may be at appropriate times based on data sensed by the sensor system. In some instances, data may be a level read read or sensed by the sensor system during a stimulation session in order to determine a level or sensed by the sensor system during a stimulation session in order to determine fatigue of the muscle under stimulation. According to MIVEG parameters that are sensed and/or fatigue of the muscle under stimulation. According to MMG parameters that are sensed and/or recorded, recorded, a stimulation session may be adjusted (e.g., intensity of stimulation and/or other a stimulation session may be adjusted (e.g., intensity of stimulation and/or other stimulation parameters) accordingly. stimulation parameters) accordingly. 100901 100901 Collected Collected data, processed or raw, may be transmitted to the mobile device. In some data, processed or raw, may be transmitted to the mobile device. In some instances, instances, data regarding the stimulation session that had been implemented may be recorded or data regarding the stimulation session that had been implemented may be recorded tracked. For example parameters regarding the stimulation may be recorded, e.g. by the tracked. For example parameters regarding the stimulation may be recorded, e.g. by the processing processing unit of the central body. In some instances, a stimulation length, stimulation unit of the central body. In some instances, a stimulation length, stimulation intensity, stimulation session number, or other parameters such as stimulation frequencies for intensity, stimulation session number, or other parameters such as stimulation frequencies for contractions contractions and rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down and rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, burst pulse parameters, stimulation intensity, waveform shape, or interphase interval, etc values, burst pulse parameters, stimulation intensity, waveform shape, or interphase interval, etc may may be recorded. In some instances, data from the sensor system may be recorded or tracked. be recorded. In some instances, data from the sensor system may be recorded or tracked.

The recorded or tracked data may be configured to be transmitted to the mobile device, e.g. using The recorded or tracked data may be configured to be transmitted to the mobile device, e.g. using a wireless communication channel. a wireless communication channel. 100911 In 100911 Collected Collected data, processed or raw, may be transmitted to a server. data, processed or raw, may be transmitted to a server. In some instances, some instances, collected data, processed or raw, may be transmitted to a server via the mobile device. In some collected data, processed or raw, may be transmitted to a server via the mobile device. In some instances, instances, data regarding the stimulation session that had been implemented may be recorded or data regarding the stimulation session that had been implemented may be recorded tracked. For example parameters regarding the stimulation may be recorded, e.g. by the tracked. For example parameters regarding the stimulation may be recorded, e.g. by the processing unit of the central body. In some instances, a stimulation length, stimulation processing unit of the central body. In some instances, a stimulation length, stimulation intensity, stimulation session number, or other parameters such as stimulation frequencies for intensity, stimulation session number, or other parameters such as stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down contractions and rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, burst pulse parameters, stimulation intensity, waveform shape, or interphase interval, etc values, burst pulse parameters, stimulation intensity, waveform shape, or interphase interval, etc may may be recorded. be recorded. In some instances, data from the sensor system may be recorded or tracked.

In some instances, data from the sensor system may be recorded or tracked.

The recorded or tracked data may be configured transmitted to the server, using an The recorded or tracked data may be configured to be transmitted to the server, e.g. using an to be e.g. intermediary such as a mobile device. intermediary such as a mobile device. 10092.1 The to minimize obtrusiveness such that it can be coupled 100921 The central body may be designed to minimize obtrusiveness such that it can be coupled central body may be designed to the user and be forgotten. As such, the aforementioned small profile, simple interface, ability to the user and be forgotten. As such, the aforementioned small profile, simple interface, ability to be used in conjunction with the mobile device, and/or integration of the sensor system may be to be used in conjunction with the mobile device, and/or integration of the sensor system may be of advantage. For example, the central body may be coupled to the user ergonomically and of advantage. For example, the central body may be coupled to the user ergonomically and unobtrusively unobtrusively via adhesives or straps. The user may implement stimulation sessions via the via adhesives or straps. The user may implement stimulation sessions via the mobile device which is used in everyday life while the small EMS device performs the mobile device which is used in everyday life while the small EMS device performs the PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 stimulation unobtrusively (e.g., under the user's clothes). The user may interact with the EMS stimulation unobtrusively (e.g., under the user's clothes). The user may interact with the EMS device device when necessary via the simple interface. The EMS device may further provide various when necessary via the simple interface. The EMS device may further provide various additional functionalities to the EMS device with an integrated sensor system without need for additional functionalities to the EMS device with an integrated sensor system without need for additional additional attachments such that the EMS device remains simple to use and unobtrusive. The attachments such that the EMS device remains simple to use and unobtrusive. The integration of the sensor system with the central body may make sense where the central body is integration of the sensor system with the central body may make sense where the central body is closely closely attached to a user via the base unit such that the sensor system is able to pick up, or attached to a user via the base unit such that the sensor system is able to pick up, or sense, signals from the user. Data regarding the stimulation session and/or other sensed signals sense, signals from the user. Data regarding the stimulation session and/or other sensed signals may may be further uploaded to the mobile device and/or platform (e.g., server) for convenience of be further uploaded to the mobile device and/or platform (e.g., server) for convenience of management management and tracking. and tracking. 100931 100931 illustrates a mobile device 302 in communication with a plurality of EMS devices illustrates a mobile device 302 in communication with a plurality of EMS devices 304, 306, 308, embodiments. Each of the 304, 306, 308, in accordance with embodiments. Each of the EMS devices may be as previously in accordance with EMS devices may be as previously described herein. For example, each of the EMS devices may comprise a low profile, be described herein. For example, each of the EMS devices may comprise a low profile, be ergonomic, ergonomic, comprise a simple interface, comprise a sensor system, and/or be used in conjunction comprise a simple interface, comprise a sensor system, and/or be used in conjunction with a mobile device. A single mobile device may be in communication with 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, with a mobile device. A single mobile device may be in communication with 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, , 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 20000, 50000, 100000 or more EMS devices. , 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000 or more EMS devices.

The single mobile device may be in direct communication with each of the EMS devices. In The single mobile device may be in direct communication with each of the EMS devices. In some instances, the mobile device may communicate with each of the EMS devices via wireless some instances, the mobile device may communicate with each of the EMS devices via wireless utilizing -frequency communication communication by utilizing a radio-frequency (RF) protocol. In some instances, the mobile by a radio (RF) protocol. In some instances, the mobile device may communicate with each of the EMS devices via wireless communication by utilizing device may communicate with each of the EMS devices via wireless communication by utilizing herein._ In some an ANT+, Bluetooth, or Gazell protocol substantially as described instances, an ANT+, Bluetooth, or Gazell protocol substantially as described herein._ In some instances, the mobile device may transmit instructions for implementing a stimulation session on each of the mobile device may transmit instructions for implementing a stimulation session on each of the different EMS devices 304, 306, 308. All data recorded or tracked by the EMS device (e.g. the different EMS devices 304, 306, 308. All data recorded or tracked by the EMS device (e.g. data regarding parameters of a stimulation session or data from a sensor system) may further be data regarding parameters of a stimulation session or data from a sensor system) may further be configured to be transmitted back to the mobile device 302. configured to be transmitted back to the mobile device 302. 100941 The mobile device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to transmit a set of 100941 The mobile device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to transmit a set of instructions to each of the different EMS devices. The set of instructions to be transmitted to instructions to each of the different EMS devices. The set of instructions to be transmitted to each of the different EMS devices may or may not be different from one another. The set of each of the different EMS devices may or may not be different from one another. The set of instructions to be transmitted to each of the different EMS devices may be transmitted at instructions to be transmitted to each of the different EMS devices may be transmitted at different times, or may be transmitted simultaneously. Accordingly differing or identical different times, or may be transmitted simultaneously. Accordingly differing or identical stimulation sessions may be implemented via the different EMS devices at different times or stimulation sessions may be implemented via the different EMS devices at different times or simultaneously. simultaneously. 100951 For example, different EMS devices may be placed on different locations of a user. The 100951 For example, different EMS devices may be placed on different locations of a user. The mobile mobile device may transmit a same set of instructions to each of the different EMS devices device may transmit a same set of instructions to each of the different EMS devices simultaneously to implement an identical stimulation session (e.g., for fitness) on different simultaneously to implement an identical stimulation session (e.g., for fitness) on different PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 locations on the user. In another example, different EMS devices may be placed on different locations on the user. In another example, different EMS devices may be placed on different users. users. The mobile device may transmit a same set of instructions to each of the different EMS The mobile device may transmit a same set of instructions to each of the different EMS devices to implement an identical stimulation session on different users. This may be especially devices to implement an identical stimulation session on different users. This may be especially applicable, applicable, for example, for healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, therapists, nurses, etc) or for example, for healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, therapists, nurses, etc) other service providers (e.g., trainers) who desires to implement a same stimulation session on other service providers (e.g., trainers) who desires to implement a same stimulation session on others others simultaneously or in sequence. simultaneously or in sequence. [00961 In another example, different EMS devices may be placed on different parts of a user. 100961 In another example, different EMS devices may be placed on different parts of a user.

The The mobile device may transmit a different set of instructions to each of the different EMS mobile device may transmit a different set of instructions to each of the different EMS implement different For devices devices to implement different stimulation sessions on different locations on the user. For to stimulation sessions on different locations on the user. example, EMS device 204 may be placed on or near a peroneal nerve of the user and provide example, EMS device 204 may be placed on or near a peroneal nerve of the user and provide 206 hamstring drop drop foot assistance, EMS device 206 may be placed on or near a quad or hamstring muscle and foot assistance, EMS device may be placed on or near a quad or muscle and provide thigh weakness rehabilitation, while EMS device 208 may be attached to a forearm of provide thigh weakness rehabilitation, while EMS device 208 may be attached to a forearm of the the user and assist in hand rehabilitation. In another example, different EMS device may be user and assist in hand rehabilitation. In another example, different EMS device may be placed on different users. The mobile device may transmit a different set of instructions to each placed on different users. The mobile device may transmit a different set of instructions to each of of the different EMS devices to implement different stimulation sessions on different users. For the different EMS devices to implement different stimulation sessions on different users. For example, an athletic trainer may provide stimulation sessions to differing individuals that is example, an athletic trainer may provide stimulation sessions to differing individuals that is personalized and/or targeted. This may be especially applicable, for example, for healthcare personalized and/or targeted. This may be especially applicable, for example, for healthcare professionals professionals (e.g., doctors, therapists, nurses, etc) or other service providers (e.g., trainers) who (e.g., doctors, therapists, nurses, etc) or other service providers (e.g., trainers) who desires to implement different stimulation sessions on others simultaneously or in sequence. desires to implement different stimulation sessions on others simultaneously or in sequence.

In EMS or 100971 100971 In some instances, each EMS device (e.g. central body) may be programmed to, or some instances, each device (e.g. central body) may be programmed to, otherwise be configured to communicate with other devices. For example, each EMS device otherwise be configured to communicate with other devices. For example, each EMS device may be programmed to, or otherwise be configured to communicate with other devices may be programmed to, or otherwise be configured to communicate with other devices substantially similar to the EMS device. illustrates an EMS device 402 in substantially similar to the EMS device. illustrates an EMS device 402 in communication with substantially similar devices 404, 406, 408, 410, in accordance with communication with substantially similar devices 404, 406, 408, 410, in accordance with embodiments. The substantially similar devices may be substantially similar in shape or size to embodiments. The substantially similar devices may be substantially similar in shape or size to the EMS device. For example, the similar devices may comprise a same low profile as the EMS the EMS device. For example, the similar devices may comprise a same low profile as the EMS device configured to be unobtrusively user. In some instances, the user device and may be configured to be unobtrusively coupled to a user. and may be coupled to a In some instances, the user may may undertake normal daily activities while having a plurality of EMS devices on him or herself, undertake normal daily activities while having a plurality of EMS devices on him or herself, e.g. under his clothes. Alternatively or in addition, the similar devices may comprise internal e.g. under his clothes. Alternatively or in addition, the similar devices may comprise internal electrical components substantially similar to that of the EMS device. In some instances, the electrical components substantially similar to that of the EMS device. In some instances, the substantially similar devices may be identical to the EMS device. substantially similar devices may be identical to the EMS device. 100981 The EMS device may be in communication with the other devices via wired or wireless 100981 The EMS device may be in communication with the other devices via wired or wireless connection. connection. For example, the EMS device may be in communication with the other similar For example, the EMS device may be in communication with the other similar devices by sending and/or receiving data through a wireless communication channel. In some devices by sending and/or receiving data through a wireless communication channel. In some PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 instances, the wireless communication channel may utilize a radio-frequency (RF) protocol. For instances, the wireless communication channel may utilize a radio-frequency (RF) protocol. For utilize an ANT+, Gaze11, or example, example, the wireless communication channel may utilize an ANT+, Gazell, or Bluetooth the wireless communication channel may Bluetooth protocols. protocols. 100991 In device similar 404, 406, 408, 100991 In some instances, the EMS device 402 together with the similar devices 404, 406, 408, some instances, the EMS 402 together with the devices 410 may comprise a set of EMS devices 400. A set of EMS devices may comprise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 410 may comprise a set of EMS devices 400. A set of EMS devices may comprise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000 or more EMS 7, 10,15, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000 or more EMS devices. The set of EMS devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to implement devices. The set of EMS devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to implement one one or more stimulation session as further described below. All data recorded or tracked by the or more stimulation session as further described below. All data recorded or tracked by the EMS a a sensor set of EMS devices (e.g. data regarding parameters of a stimulation session or data from a sensor set of devices (e.g. data regarding parameters of stimulation session or data from system) may be configured to be transmitted back to the mobile device 420. A set of system) may further be configured to be transmitted back to the mobile device 420. A set of further EMS devices 402. In EMS devices may comprise a master device 402. may comprise a master device In some instances, the set of EMS devices may some instances, the set of EMS devices may comprise a single master device. In some only the master device may be in comprise a single master device. In some instances, only the master device may be in instances, communication communication with a mobile device 420. with a mobile device 420. The master device may be programmed, or otherwise The master device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to broadcast or distribute commands to a plurality of other similar devices 404, 406, configured to broadcast or distribute commands to a plurality of other similar devices 404, 406, 408, 408, 410, e.g. via the wireless communication channel. The commands may relate to 410, e.g. via the wireless communication channel. The commands may relate to implementation and/or execution of a stimulation session. Alternatively or in addition, the implementation and/or execution of a stimulation session. Alternatively or in addition, the master device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to receive data or signals from each master device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to receive data or signals from each similar of of the other similar devices. the other devices. 101001 The similar devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to receive the 101001 The similar devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to receive the similar commands commands from the master device. The similar devices programmed, or otherwise configured to from the master device. The devices programmed, or otherwise configured to receive the commands from the master device may also be referred to as slave devices. The receive the commands from the master device may also be referred to as slave devices. The slave devices may receive the commands and implement a stimulation session. In addition, each slave devices may receive the commands and implement a stimulation session. In addition, each of the slave devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to collect and/or analyze data, of the slave devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to collect and/or analyze data, substantially as described with respect to EMS devices above. The data may be data regarding substantially as described with respect to EMS devices above. The data may be data regarding the stimulation session, and/or other data sensed by a sensor system. The collected and/or the stimulation session, and/or other data sensed by a sensor system. The collected and/or analyzed data may further be transmitted to the master device. In some instance each of the analyzed data may further be transmitted to the master device. In some instance each of the slave devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to communicate only with the slave devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to communicate only with the master device. Alternatively, some, or all of the slave devices may be programmed, or otherwise master device. Alternatively, some, or all of the slave devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to communicate with other slave devices. configured to communicate with other slave devices. 101011 The set of EMS devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to implement one [01011 The set of EMS devices may be programmed, or otherwise configured to implement one or more stimulation sessions. In some instances, the set of EMS devices may together or more stimulation sessions. In some instances, the set of EMS devices may together implement a single stimulation session. For example, the master device 402 may receive a set of implement a single stimulation session. For example, the master device 402 may receive a set of instructions instructions from a mobile device 420. A processing unit of the master device may execute the from a mobile device 420. A processing unit of the master device may execute the set of instructions and may further transmit (e.g., broadcast) the set of instructions, or relevant set of instructions and may further transmit (e.g., broadcast) the set of instructions, or relevant PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 parts of the instructions, to the slave devices. Each of the slave devices may further execute the parts of the instructions, to the slave devices. Each of the slave devices may further execute the received received instructions. As a result the set of EMS devices may together implement a stimulation instructions. As a result the set of EMS devices may together implement a stimulation session. In some instances, all devices within the set of EMS devices may implement the session. In some instances, all devices within the set of EMS devices may implement the stimulation session. Alternatively, a subset of the devices within the set of EMS devices may stimulation session. Alternatively, a subset of the devices within the set of EMS devices may implement the stimulation session. The stimulation session may comprise differing parameters implement the stimulation session. The stimulation session may comprise differing parameters for for the devices 402, 404, 406, 408, or 410. For example, although collectively implementing a the devices 402, 404, 406, 408, or 410. For example, although collectively implementing a stimulation session, devices 402, 404, 406, 408, or 410 may output electrical pulses that differ in stimulation session, devices 402, 404, 406, 408, or 410 may output electrical pulses that differ in parameters parameters such as a stimulation length, stimulation intensity, stimulation session number, or such as a stimulation length, stimulation intensity, stimulation session number, or other other parameters such as stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest periods, pulse widths, parameters such as stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, burst pulse parameters, stimulation duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, burst pulse parameters, stimulation intensity, intensity, waveform shape, or interphase interval. waveform shape, or interphase interval. 10102.1 Alternatively, the set of EMS devices implement a plurality of stimulation sessions. For 101021 Alternatively, the set of EMS devices implement a plurality of stimulation sessions. For example, example, the master device 402 may receive a set of instructions from a mobile device 420. A the master device 402 may receive a set of instructions from a mobile device 420. A processing units of the master device may execute the set of instructions and may further processing units of the master device may execute the set of instructions and may further transmit transmit (e.g., broadcast) the set of instructions, or relevant parts of the instructions, to a subset (e.g., broadcast) the set of instructions, or relevant parts of the instructions, to a subset of the slave devices. Each of the slave devices which received the instructions may further of the slave devices. Each of the slave devices which received the instructions may further execute the received instructions stimulation session. Simultaneously or in execute the received instructions to implement a stimulation session. Simultaneously or in to implement a from the sequence, the master device may receive a second set of instructions from the mobile device. sequence, the master device may receive a second set of instructions mobile device.

The processing unit of the master device may execute the set of instructions and may further The processing unit of the master device may execute the set of instructions and may further transmit transmit (e.g., broadcast) the second set of instructions, or relevant parts of the instructions, to a (e.g., broadcast) the second set of instructions, or relevant parts of the instructions, to a second subset of the slave devices. Each of the slave devices which received the second set of second subset of the slave devices. Each of the slave devices which received the second set of instructions may further execute the received instructions to implement a second stimulation instructions may further execute the received instructions to implement a second stimulation session. The set of EMS devices may implement 1 2, 5, 10 15, 20, 30, or more stimulation session. The set of EMS devices may implement 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or more stimulation sessions. In some instances, the set of EMS devices may implement 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or sessions. In some instances, the set of EMS devices may implement 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or more stimulation sessions simultaneously. more stimulation sessions simultaneously. 101031 illustrates a mobile device 502 in communication with a plurality of sets of EMS 101031 illustrates a mobile device 502 in communication with a plurality of sets of EMS devices 504, 506, 508, in accordance with embodiments. As shown in a single mobile devices 504, 506, 508, in accordance with embodiments. As shown in a single mobile device may be coupled to a plurality of sets of EMS devices. Each set of EMS devices may be device may be coupled to a plurality of sets of EMS devices. Each set of EMS devices may be capable of implementing one or more stimulation sessions. As an example, a single mobile capable of implementing one or more stimulation sessions. As an example, a single mobile device may be utilized by healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, therapists, nurses, etc) or other device may be utilized by healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, therapists, nurses, etc) or other service providers (e.g., trainers) in implementing stimulation sessions, e.g. across different service providers (e.g., trainers) in implementing stimulation sessions, e.g. across different locations. For example, the first set of EMS devices 504 may be located at a first location. A locations. For example, the first set of EMS devices 504 may be located at a first location. A service provider may provide an appropriate stimulation program(s) to an end user using his or service provider may provide an appropriate stimulation program(s) to an end user using his or her mobile device and collect data data from a sensor system or data regarding stimulation her mobile device and collect data (e.g., data from a sensor system or data regarding stimulation (e.g., PCT/162017/00(383 PCT/1B2017/000383 session) as appropriate. Afterwards, the service provider may move to a second location with a session) as appropriate. Afterwards, the service provider may move to a second location with a second set of EMS devices 506. At the second location, the service provider may provide an second set of EMS devices 506. At the second location, the service provider may provide an appropriate stimulation program(s) to another end user using the same mobile device and collect appropriate stimulation program(s) to another end user using the same mobile device and collect data data (e.g., data from a sensor system or data regarding stimulation session) as appropriate. (e.g., data from a sensor system or data regarding stimulation session) as appropriate.

Afterwards, the service provider may move to a third location with a third set of EMS devices Afterwards, the service provider may move to a third location with a third set of EMS devices 508. 508. At the third location, the service provider may provide an appropriate stimulation At the third location, the service provider may provide an appropriate stimulation program(s) to another end user using the same mobile device and collect data (e.g., data from a program(s) to another end user using the same mobile device and collect data (e.g., data from a sensor system or data regarding stimulation session) as appropriate. Accordingly, the sensor system or data regarding stimulation session) as appropriate. Accordingly, the in utilize configuration configuration provided in may enable a service provider to utilize a single mobile device provided may enable a service provider to a single mobile device across various locations, increasing efficiency and allowing a centralized platform for capturing across various locations, increasing efficiency and allowing a centralized platform for capturing data data regarding for his or her clients. regarding for his or her clients. 101041 An ability of the EMS devices to communicate with one another or with substantially 101041 An ability of the EMS devices to communicate with one another or with substantially similar devices may enable each EMS device to remain small in profile and unobtrusive such similar devices may enable each EMS device to remain small in profile and unobtrusive such that it can be integrated into everyday life while enabling the collection of EMS devices to that it can be integrated into everyday life while enabling the collection of EMS devices to provide provide stimulation sessions that are varied and expansive in scope when necessary. Moreover, stimulation sessions that are varied and expansive in scope when necessary. Moreover, the ability to manage and track stimulation sessions with a single mobile device may not only the ability to manage and track stimulation sessions with a single mobile device may not only provide efficiency and convenience for end users but may provide service providers the ability to provide efficiency and convenience for end users but may provide service providers the ability to efficiently efficiently manage their clients or perform and/or demonstrate professional quality stimulations manage their clients or perform and/or demonstrate professional quality stimulations sessions to their clients who may then use the same unobtrusive EMS devices at their own sessions to their clients who may then use the same unobtrusive EMS devices at their own convenience. convenience. 101051 illustrates a system for implementing stimulation sessions, in accordance with 101051 illustrates a system for implementing stimulation sessions, in accordance with embodiments. Substantially as described herein, the system may comprise a plurality of embodiments. Substantially as described herein, the system may comprise a plurality of components, including, but not limited to, one or more EMS devices 601, a mobile device 603, components, including, but not limited to, one or more EMS devices 601, a mobile device 603, an end user 605, and/or a server 607 as described with respect to FIG. I. In some instances, the an end user 605, and/or a server 607 as described with respect to In some instances, the system may additionally comprise other users 609. In some instances, the other users may be system may additionally comprise other users 609. In some instances, the other users may be other users of an EMS device (e.g., a different EMS device from EMS device 601). In some other users of an EMS device (e.g., a different EMS device from EMS device 601). In some instances, the other individuals in EMS devices or electrical stimulation. instances, the other users may be interested individuals in EMS devices or electrical stimulation. users may be interested In some instances, the other users may be a specialized technician, healthcare professional, In some instances, the other users may be a specialized technician, healthcare professional, and/or other service provider. and/or other service provider. 101061 In some instances, the other users may create or devise a stimulation session using the [01061 In some instances, the other users may create or devise a stimulation session using the platform (e.g., on the server 607), substantially as described herein. Optionally, the created platform (e.g., on the server 607), substantially as described herein. Optionally, the created stimulation session may be publicly made available for the end user 605 to download. The stimulation session may be publicly made available for the end user 605 to download. The downloaded downloaded stimulation session may be executed and implemented, substantially as described stimulation session may be executed and implemented, substantially as described herein using a mobile device and/or EMS device. In some instances, the publicly made available herein using a mobile device and/or EMS device. In some instances, the publicly made available PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 stimulation sessions may be categorized or ranked using various parameters, e.g. popularity, stimulation sessions may be categorized or ranked using various parameters, e.g. popularity, download download number, etc. Accordingly, the platform may allow users to devise, share, and number, etc. Accordingly, the platform may allow users to devise, share, and download custom designed stimulation sessions. download custom designed stimulation sessions. 101071 In planning 101071 In some instances, the other users may create or devise planning or scheduling of various some instances, the other users may create or devise or scheduling of various stimulation sessions. For example, the other users may plan stimulation sessions on the stimulation sessions. For example, the other users may plan stimulation sessions on the platform. platform. For example, a sequence or schedule of stimulation sessions to be implemented on a For example, a sequence or schedule of stimulation sessions to be implemented on a user may be planned, e.g. using the platform. The sequence or schedule may comprise a user may be planned, e.g. using the platform. The sequence or schedule may comprise a stimulation sessions meant to be implemented on a user over time, e.g., over hours, days, weeks, stimulation sessions meant to be implemented on a user over time, e.g., over hours, days, weeks, months, planning of months, etc. The scheduling and planning of the stimulation sessions may be publicly made etc. The scheduling and the stimulation sessions may be publicly made available for the end user to download, substantially as described above. available for the end user to download, substantially as described above. 101081 101081 In some instances, the platform may enable other users 609 to plan, manage, track In some instances, the platform may enable other users 609 to plan, manage, track stimulation sessions for the end user 605. In some instances, an account for an end user may be stimulation sessions for the end user 605. In some instances, an account for an end user may be registered registered and/or managed by other users. Particularly, the platform may be advantageous for and/or managed by other users. Particularly, the platform may be advantageous for service providers who intend to provide customized, extensive, and/or varied stimulation service providers who intend to provide customized, extensive, and/or varied stimulation sessions to a client over a period of time. sessions to a client over a period of time. 101091 As an example, a professional user (e.g., service provider) may encounter a new end user 101091 As an example, a professional user (e.g., service provider) may encounter a new end user that desires to be provided with a plan or customized stimulation sessions. The professional user that desires to be provided with a plan or customized stimulation sessions. The professional user may register an account for the new end user (e.g., patient account) with the platform or server register an account for the new end user (e.g., patient account) with the platform or server 607. Alternatively or in addition, the new end user may register his or her account with the 607. Alternatively or in addition, the new end user may register his or her account with the platform professional user and platform or server. or server. In some instances, both the professional user and the new end user may have In some instances, both the the new end user may have varying degrees of accessibility to the registered account. varying degrees of accessibility to the registered account. 101101 The professional user may present a new stimulation session and/or associate the new 101101 The professional user may present a new stimulation session and/or associate the new stimulation session with the account of the new end user, e.g., using the platform. In some stimulation session with the account of the new end user, e.g., using the platform. In some instances, the new stimulation session may be a custom designed stimulation session for the new instances, the new stimulation session may be a custom designed stimulation session for the new end user. Alternatively or in addition, the new stimulation session may be a preexisting end user. Alternatively or in addition, the new stimulation session may be a preexisting stimulation session tit for a given goal of the new end user. The professional user may stimulation session tit for a given goal of the new end user. The professional user may additional devise and present a plan for the stimulation sessions for the new end user. For additional devise and present a plan for the stimulation sessions for the new end user. For example, the professional user may associate various stimulation sessions to the registered example, the professional user may associate various stimulation sessions to the registered account over time. The professional user may further track statistics regarding stimulation account over time. The professional user may further track statistics regarding stimulation sessions and/or other sensor data transmitted from the user. sessions and/or other sensor data transmitted from the user. 101111 From the server, the stimulation plan and/or stimulation sessions may be retrieved to a 101111 From the server, the stimulation plan and/or stimulation sessions may be retrieved to a mobile device 603 of the user. In some instances, the retrieval may occur automatically. mobile device 603 of the user. In some instances, the retrieval may occur automatically.

Alternatively, Alternatively, the retrieval may occur when requested by the end user, or at set intervals. In the retrieval may occur when requested by the end user, or at set intervals. In some instances, the retrieval may be permitted only once the end user is authenticated or some instances, the retrieval may be permitted only once the end user is authenticated or PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 verified. For example, using SSL/TLS secure protocols, the end user (e.g., mobile device of the verified. For example, using SSL/TLS secure protocols, the end user (e.g., mobile device of the end end user) may be authenticated by the server as being an appropriate personnel to retrieve the user) may be authenticated by the server as being an appropriate personnel to retrieve the stimulation plan and/or stimulation session. stimulation plan and/or stimulation session. 101121 The 605 101121 The end user 605 may apply the stimulation device 601 to his or her body. The end user end user may apply the stimulation device 601 to his or her body. The end user may additionally utilize the mobile device and execute a relevant application for controlling the may additionally utilize the mobile device and execute a relevant application for controlling the stimulation device. In some instances, the end user may select a type of stimulation session. For stimulation device. In some instances, the end user may select a type of stimulation session. For example, the end user may select a planned stimulation session prepared by the professional example, the end user may select a planned stimulation session prepared by the professional user. user. Alternatively or in addition, the end user may select a casual stimulation session and/or Alternatively or in addition, the end user may select a casual stimulation session and/or other other preloaded or downloaded stimulation sessions. The end user may execute the stimulation preloaded or downloaded stimulation sessions. The end user may execute the stimulation session and/or manage progression of the stimulation sessions. In some instances, the end user session and/or manage progression of the stimulation sessions. In some instances, the end user may may adjust an intensity of the stimulation session, e.g., using the mobile device. In some adjust an intensity of the stimulation session, e.g., using the mobile device. In some instances, the user may configure, activate, and/or deactivate the stimulation device, e.g., instances, the end user may configure, activate, and/or deactivate the stimulation device, e.g., end using using the mobile device. the mobile device. [01131 The stimulation device may record data regarding the stimulation session and/or other 101131 The stimulation device may record data regarding the stimulation session and/or other sensed data. The stimulation device may transmit statistics or data regarding the stimulation sensed data. The stimulation device may transmit statistics or data regarding the stimulation session and/or other sensed data to the mobile application using a communication channel. The session and/or other sensed data to the mobile application using a communication channel. The transmitted statistics or data may further be transmitted to the platform or server which may be transmitted statistics or data may further be transmitted to the platform or server which may be tracked tracked by the professional user. by the professional user. 101141 illustrates a method for user, in accordance with embodiments. 101141 illustrates a method for stimulating a user, in accordance with embodiments. stimulating a Method 700 Method 700 may be an example of a method in which the devices and systems described may be an example of a method in which the devices and systems described throughout may be utilized in. In step 701, a central body (e.g. of the EMS device) may receive throughout may be utilized in. In step 701, a central body (e.g. of the EMS device) may receive a stimulation program from a mobile device. The central body may have a maximum dimension a stimulation program from a mobile device. The central body may have a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 cm. In some instances, the central body may have a weight equal to or equal to or less than 10 cm. In some instances, the central body may have a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. The central body may comprise a sensor system programmed, or otherwise less than 30 gr. The central body may comprise a sensor system programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals, a processing unit programmed, or otherwise configured to run a configured to sense signals, a processing unit programmed, or otherwise configured to run a stimulation program, and/or a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise configured to generate stimulation program, and/or a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, substantially as described above. In electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, substantially as described above. In some instances, the sensor system comprises an accelerometer or a gyroscope. some instances, the sensor system comprises an accelerometer or a gyroscope.

In step 703, the processing unit of the central body may run, or execute the stimulation 101151 101151 In step 703, the processing unit of the central body may run, or execute the stimulation program. In some instances, the processing unit may be programmed, or otherwise configured to program. In some instances, the processing unit may be programmed, or otherwise configured to execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. The plurality of different stimulation execute a plurality of different stimulation programs. The plurality of different stimulation programs may be user configurable. In some instances, the plurality of different stimulation programs may be user configurable. In some instances, the plurality of different stimulation programs programs may differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle may differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 interval. The plurality of different stimulation programs may be for a particular application. For interval. The plurality of different stimulation programs may be for a particular application. For program, for example, example, the different stimulation programs may be to provide drop foot assistance program, for the different stimulation programs may be to provide drop foot assistance rehabilitation rehabilitation purposes, for recovery, for relaxation, or improved performance. purposes, for recovery, for relaxation, or improved performance. 101161 In central body may impulses in 101161 In step 705, the pulse generator of the central body may generate electrical impulses in step 705, the pulse generator of the generate electrical response to the stimulation program being run. In step 707, one or more pads in communication response to the stimulation program being run. In step 707, one or more pads in communication with with the central body may transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. The one or the central body may transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. The one or more pads may be configured to be attached to the user and be in communication with the central more pads may be configured to be attached to the user and be in communication with the central body. body. In some instances, the central body may interface with the one or more pads via wired In some instances, the central body may interface with the one or more pads via wired connection. connection. 101171 In some instances, the method may further comprise sensing signals with aid of the 101171 In some instances, the method may further comprise sensing signals with aid of the (MMG) sensor system. The sensed signals may comprise mechanomyography (MMG) readings. sensor system. The sensed signals may comprise mechanomyography readings.

Alternatively or in addition, the sensed signals may comprise other EMG readings or other types Alternatively or in addition, the sensed signals may comprise other EMG readings or other types of of readings. readings. [01181 In some instances, the method may further comprise analyzing the signals sensed by the 101181 In some instances, the method may further comprise analyzing the signals sensed by the sensor system. For example, NINIG readings may be analyzed to detect muscle performance sensor system. For example, NINIG readings may be analyzed to detect muscle performance parameters. For example, MMG readings may be analyzed to detect a level of muscle fatigue. parameters. For example, MN'IG readings may be analyzed to detect a level of muscle fatigue.

In some instances, the analyzing step may relate to a gait or hand grip analysis of the user. In In In some instances, the analyzing step may relate to a gait or hand grip analysis of the user. some instances, the processing unit of the central body may be programmed, or otherwise some instances, the processing unit of the central body may be programmed, or otherwise configured stimulate the user and analyze the sensed signals simultaneously or sequentially. configured to stimulate the user and analyze the sensed signals simultaneously or sequentially. to 101191 In may further and/or 101191 In some instances, the method may further comprise attaching and/or removing the some instances, the method comprise attaching removing the central body from a base unit. The attaching step may occur prior to the running of the central body from a base unit. The attaching step may occur prior to the running of the stimulation program. The base unit may comprise different types of base units configured for stimulation program. The base unit may comprise different types of base units configured for attachment to different targets. In some instances, the different targets may comprise a knee, attachment to different targets. In some instances, the different targets may comprise a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. In some instances, the base unit comprises one or more straps. thigh, or forearm of the user. In some instances, the base unit comprises one or more straps.

Alternatively or in addition, the base unit may comprise adhesives.

Alternatively or in addition, the base unit may comprise adhesives. 101201 In some instances, an electric stimulation device for implementing the method 700 may 101201 In some instances, an electric stimulation device for implementing the method 700 may be provided. The device may comprise: a central body comprising: a sensor system be provided. The device may comprise: a central body comprising: a sensor system programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals; a processing unit programmed, or programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals; a processing unit programmed, or otherwise configured to run a stimulation program; and a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise configured to run a stimulation program; and a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and one or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more pads are one or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. user.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 101211 In some instances, a system for implementing the method 700 may be provided. The 101211 In some instances, a system for implementing the method 700 may be provided. The program; a central system may comprise: a mobile device, at which the user selects a stimulation program; a central system may comprise: a mobile device, at which the user selects a stimulation body, at which the stimulation program is received, the central body comprising: a sensor system body, at which the stimulation program is received, the central body comprising: a sensor system programmed, or unit programmed, or programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals; a processing unit programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals; a processing otherwise configured to run the stimulation program; and a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise configured to run the stimulation program; and a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program; and one or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more pads are one or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. user. 101221 In some instances, the device for implementing the method 700, or any embodiments 101221 In some instances, the device for implementing the method 700, or any embodiments provided provided throughout may be provided in a kit. The kit may comprise any of the devices (e.g., throughout may be provided in a kit. The kit may comprise any of the devices (e.g., EMS devices) described throughout and instructions for appropriately placing the device on the EMS devices) described throughout and instructions for appropriately placing the device on the user. user. In some instances, the instructions may comprise a plurality of different appropriate In some instances, the instructions may comprise a plurality of different appropriate placements of the device depending on a user's needs. In some instances, the plurality of placements of the device depending on a user's needs. In some instances, the plurality of different different appropriate placements comprise placement of the device on a knee, thigh, or forearm appropriate placements comprise placement of the device on a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. For example, the instructions may explain or show the EMS device, including the of the user. For example, the instructions may explain or show the EMS device, including the central body may be placed on various parts on the user. In some instances, the instructions may central body may be placed on various parts on the user. In some instances, the instructions may explain explain or show how the EMS device may be universally placed on the user. or show the EMS device may be universally placed on the user. In some instances, In some instances, the instructions may explain or show how the EMS device may be placed under clothes of the the instructions may explain or show how the EMS device may be placed under clothes of the utilize user user to allow the user to utilize the EMS device while going about his or her daily activities. to allow the user to the EMS device while going about his or her daily activities. 101231 Alternatively or in addition, the kit may comprise any of the devices (e.g., EMS devices) 101231 Alternatively or in addition, the kit may comprise any of the devices (e.g., EMS devices) described throughout and instructions for selecting a stimulation program and appropriately described throughout and instructions for selecting a stimulation program and appropriately placing the device in correspondence with the stimulation program. For example, the placing the device in correspondence with the stimulation program. For example, the instructions may explain utility of the device for drop foot assistance and may show and/or instructions may explain utility of the device for drop foot assistance and may show and/or explain where on a user's body the device may be appropriately placed. The instruction may explain where on a user's body the device may be appropriately placed. The instruction may additionally explain the utility of the device for performing hand grip analysis and may show additionally explain the utility of the device for performing hand grip analysis and may show and/or explain where on a user's body the device may be appropriately placed. In some and/or explain where on a user's body the device may be appropriately placed. In some instances, the stimulation program may be a drop foot assistance program and the appropriate instances, the stimulation program may be a drop foot assistance program and the appropriate placement of the device is on or near a peroneal nerve or calf muscle of the user. In some placement of the device is on or near a peroneal nerve or calf muscle of the user. In some instances, the stimulation program is a thigh rehab program and the appropriate placement of the instances, the stimulation program is a thigh rehab program and the appropriate placement of the device is on a quad or hamstring muscle of the user. In some instances, the stimulation program device is on a quad or hamstring muscle of the user. In some instances, the stimulation program is a hand rehab program and the appropriate placement of the device is on a forearm of the user. is a hand rehab program and the appropriate placement of the device is on a forearm of the user. 101241 101241 illustrates a method for stimulating a user with similar devices, in accordance illustrates a method for stimulating a user with similar devices, in accordance with embodiments. Method 800 may be an example of a method in which the devices and with embodiments. Method 800 may be an example of a method in which the devices and PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 systems described throughout may be utilized in. In step 801, a first central body may be placed systems described throughout may be utilized in. In step 801, a first central body may be placed on on a first location on the user. For example, the first central body may be configured to be a first location on the user. For example, the first central body may be configured to be removably attached to a base unit which may be applied or attached to the user. For example, removably attached to a base unit which may be applied or attached to the user. For example, the the base unit may comprise one or more straps and/or adhesives. The base unit may comprise base unit may comprise one or more straps and/or adhesives. The base unit may comprise different types of base units configured for attachment to different targets. In some instances, the different types of base units configured for attachment to different targets. In some instances, the different different targets may comprise a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. The first central body may targets may comprise a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. The first central body may be a central body of a device such as an EMS device, substantially as described throughout. In be a central body of a device such as an EMS device, substantially as described throughout. In some instances, the first central body may have a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 some instances, the first central body may have a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 or in addition the 30 cm. cm. Alternatively or in addition the first central body may have a weight equal to or less than 30 Alternatively first central body may have a weight equal to or less than 101251 In For 101251 In step 803, a second central body may be placed on a second location of the user. For step 803, a second central body may be placed on a second location of the user. example, the second central body may be configured to be removably attached to a base unit example, the second central body may be configured to be removably attached to a base unit which which may be applied or attached to the user. For example, the base unit may comprise one or may be applied or attached to the user. For example, the base unit may comprise one or more straps and/or adhesives. The base unit may comprise different types of base units more straps and/or adhesives. The base unit may comprise different types of base units configured for attachment to different targets. In some instances, the different targets may configured for attachment to different targets. In some instances, the different targets may comprise a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. The second central body may be a central body comprise a knee, thigh, or forearm of the user. The second central body may be a central body of a device such as an EMS device. The second central body may be substantially similar to the of a device such as an EMS device. The second central body may be substantially similar to the body in some first first central body in some instances. central instances. In In some instances, the second central body may be some instances, the second central body may be substantially similar in shape or size to the first central body. For example, the second central substantially similar in shape or size to the first central body. For example, the second central Alternatively or in addition body may have a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 cm. body may have a maximum dimension equal to or less than 10 cm. Alternatively or in addition the second central body may have a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. In some instances, the the second central body may have a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. In some instances, the second central body may comprise internal electrical components substantially similar to that of second central body may comprise internal electrical components substantially similar to that of the first central body. the first central body. 101261 In step 805, a stimulation program may be ran or executed with aid of a processing unit 101261 In step 805, a stimulation program may be ran or executed with aid of a processing unit on board the first central body. In some instances, the stimulation program may be a program on board the first central body. In some instances, the stimulation program may be a program transmitted or uploaded from a mobile device in communication with the first central body. The transmitted or uploaded from a mobile device in communication with the first central body. The mobile device may be in direct communication with the first central body. In some instances, mobile device may be in direct communication with the first central body. In some instances, the mobile device may be in communication with the first central body by utilizing an RF the mobile device may be in communication with the first central body by utilizing an RF protocol such as an ANT+, Gazell, or Low Energy protocol. The mobile device may protocol such as an ANT+, Ga.zell, or Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. The mobile device may Bluetooth not be in direct communication with the second central body. Optionally, a plurality of not be in direct communication with the second central body. Optionally, a plurality of stimulation programs may be ran or executed with aid of the processing unit on board the first stimulation programs may be ran or executed with aid of the processing unit on board the first central body. The plurality of stimulation programs may be ran simultaneously or in sequence. central body. The plurality of stimulation programs may be ran simultaneously or in sequence.

The The plurality of stimulation programs may be identical, or different from one another. In some plurality of stimulation programs may be identical, or different from one another. In some instances, the plurality of stimulation programs may be user configurable and/or user configured. instances, the plurality of stimulation programs may be user configurable and/or user configured.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 In some instances, the plurality of stimulation programs may differ in at least one of a In some instances, the plurality of stimulation programs may differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval from one another. In some instances, the parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval from one another. In some instances, the plurality of stimulation programs may comprise programs plurality of stimulation programs may comprise programs for different purposes. For example, for different purposes. For example, the programs may comprise a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery the programs may comprise a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. relaxation program, or improved performance program. [01271 In step 807, a command may be broadcast over a communication channel. The broadcast 101271 In step 807, a command may be broadcast over a communication channel. The broadcast may may originate from the first central body. In some instances, the command may be broadcast originate from the first central body. In some instances, the command may be broadcast running program. over over the communication channel as a result of running the stimulation program. the communication channel as a result of the stimulation 101281 In step 809, the broadcast command may be received at the second central body. For 101281 In step 809, the broadcast command may be received at the second central body. For example, example, a communication channel may exist between the first central body and the second a communication channel may exist between the first central body and the second central body. The communication channel may be a wireless communication channel and may central body. The communication channel may be a wireless communication channel and may utilize utilize an RF protocol such as an ANT+ protocol, Bluetooth protocol, or Gazell protocol. an RF protocol such as an ANT+ protocol, Bluetooth protocol, or Gaze11 protocol. [01291 In step 811, electrical impulses may be generated in response to the stimulation program. 101291 In step 811, electrical impulses may be generated in response to the stimulation program.

In In some instances, electrical impulses may be generated at the first central body. Alternatively some instances, electrical impulses may be generated at the first central body. Alternatively or in addition, electrical impulses may be generated at the second central body. For example, the or in addition, electrical impulses may be generated at the second central body. For example, the electrical impulses may be generated with aid of a pulse generator on board the first central body electrical impulses may be generated with aid of a pulse generator on board the first central body or or the second central body. the second central body. 101301 In step 813, electrical impulses may be transmitted onto the user with one or more pads, 101301 In step 813, electrical impulses may be transmitted onto the user with one or more pads, central bodies may with thereby thereby stimulating the user. stimulating the user. In some instances, each of the central bodies may interface with In some instances, each of the interface one or more pads via wired connection. one or more pads via wired connection. [01311 In some instances, the method 800 may comprise placing a third central body on a third 101311 In some instances, the method 800 may comprise placing a third central body on a third location on the user. Optionally, additional central bodies may be placed on different locations location on the user. Optionally, additional central bodies may be placed on different locations on the user. In some instances, a subset of the second, third, or additional central bodies may be on the user. In some instances, a subset of the second, third, or additional central bodies may be utilized in a single stimulation program. Alternatively, all of the second, third, and additional utilized in a single stimulation program. Alternatively, all of the second, third, and additional central bodies may be utilized in a single stimulation program. In some instances, a subset or all central bodies may be utilized in a single stimulation program. In some instances, a subset or all of the second, third, and additional central bodies may be utilized in a plurality of different of the second, third, and additional central bodies may be utilized in a plurality of different stimulation programs. stimulation programs. 101321 In some instances, an electric stimulation device for implementing method 800 may be 101321 In some instances, an electric stimulation device for implementing method 800 may be provided. The device may comprise: a central body comprising: a processing unit programmed, provided. The device may comprise: a central body comprising: a processing unit programmed, or otherwise configured to run a stimulation program; and a pulse generator programmed, or or otherwise configured to run a stimulation program-, and a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, wherein wherein the central body is programmed, or otherwise configured to 1) broadcast a command the central body is programmed, or otherwise configured to 1) broadcast a command over a communication channel, and 2) communicate with one or more other bodies substantially over a communication channel, and 2) communicate with one or more other bodies substantially PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 similar to the central body, the one or more other bodies programmed, or otherwise configured to similar to the central body, the one or more other bodies programmed, or otherwise configured to receive receive the broadcast command over the communication channel and generate electrical the broadcast command over the communication channel and generate electrical impulses in response; and one or more pads in communication with the central body or the one impulses in response; and one or more pads in communication with the central body or the one or or more other bodies, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and more other bodies, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. 101331 101331 In some instances, a system for implementing method 800 may be provided. The system In some instances, a system for implementing method 800 may be provided. The system may comprise: a first central body comprising: a processing unit programmed, or otherwise may comprise: a first central body comprising: a processing unit programmed, or otherwise configured configured to run a stimulation program; and a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise to run a stimulation program', and a pulse generator programmed, or otherwise program, configured configured to generate a first set of electrical impulses in response to the stimulation program, to generate a first set of electrical impulses in response to the stimulation wherein the first central body is programmed, or otherwise configured to broadcast a command wherein the first central body is programmed, or otherwise configured to broadcast a command similar over over a communication channel; a second central body substantially similar to the first central a communication channel; a second central body substantially to the first central body, wherein the second central body is programmed, or otherwise configured to receive the body, wherein the second central body is programmed, or otherwise configured to receive the broadcast broadcast command over the communication channel and generate electrical impulses in command over the communication channel and generate electrical impulses in response; and one or more pads in communication with the first central body or the second response; and one or more pads in communication with the first central body or the second central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. the electrical pulses, thereby stimulating the user. 101341 In some instances, the device for implementing the method 800, or any embodiments 101341 In some instances, the device for implementing the method 800, or any embodiments provided provided throughout may be provided in a kit. The kit may comprise any of the devices (e.g., throughout may be provided in a kit. The kit may comprise any of the devices (e.g., EMS devices) described throughout and instructions for appropriately placing two or more of the EMS devices) described throughout and instructions for appropriately placing two or more of the may explain and/or placing device on the user. In some instances, the instructions visually show device on the user. In some instances, the instructions may explain and/or visually show placing two or more of the EMS devices on a single user. two or more of the EMS devices on a single user. 101351 illustrates a method for stimulating a user using a server, in accordance with 101351 illustrates a method for stimulating a user using a server, in accordance with embodiments. Method 900 may be an example of a method in which the devices and systems embodiments. Method 900 may be an example of a method in which the devices and systems described throughout may be utilized in. In step 901, one or more stimulation programs described throughout may be utilized in. In step 901, one or more stimulation programs provided by a server may be received by a mobile device. The server may be as substantially provided by a server may be received by a mobile device. The server may be as substantially described throughout. For example, the server may be programmed, or otherwise configured to described throughout. For example, the server may be programmed, or otherwise configured to provide a platform for the user to develop customized stimulation programs. In some instances, provide a platform for the user to develop customized stimulation programs. In some instances, custom user stimulation programs may be uploaded to the server. The one or more stimulation custom user stimulation programs may be uploaded to the server. The one or more stimulation programs provided by the server may be uploaded from users, such as a user of the EMS device. programs provided by the server may be uploaded from users, such as a user of the EMS device.

Alternatively or in addition, the one or more stimulation programs may be uploaded to the server Alternatively or in addition, the one or more stimulation programs may be uploaded to the server by professional users or service providers, substantially as described throughout. Alternatively by professional users or service providers, substantially as described throughout. Alternatively or in addition, the one or more stimulation programs may be uploaded to the server by others, or in addition, the one or more stimulation programs may be uploaded to the server by others, such as an entity running the server. such as an entity running the server.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 101361 In step 903 the one or more stimulation programs may be received at a central body. In 101361 In step 903, the one or more stimulation programs may be received at a central body. In equal to or less than 10 cm. some instances, the central body may have a maximum dimension equal to or less than some instances, the central body may have a maximum dimension I 0 cm.

In some instances, the central weight equal to or less than 30 gr. The one or In some instances, the central body may have a weight equal to or less than 30 gr. The one or body may have a more stimulation more stimulation programs may be transmitted from the mobile device, e.g. using a programs may be transmitted from the mobile device, e.g. using a communication method such as a wireless communication method. In some instances, the communication method such as a wireless communication method. In some instances, the wireless wireless communication method may utilize an RF protocol such as an ANT+ protocol, communication method may utilize an RF protocol such as an ANT+ protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, or Gaze11 protocol. In some instances, any other radio- Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, or Gazell protocol. In some instances, any other radio- frequency frequency protocol may be utilized. protocol may be utilized. 101371 In For 101371 In step 905, the stimulation program may be executed or run by the central body. For step 905, the stimulation program may be executed or run by the central body. example, a firmware of the central body may execute the stimulation program. In some example, a firmware of the central body may execute the stimulation program. In some programmed, or plurality of instances, instances, the central body may be programmed, or otherwise configured to run a plurality of the central body may be otherwise configured to run a different stimulation programs. The plurality of different stimulation programs may be user different stimulation programs. The plurality of different stimulation programs may be user configurable configurable at the server. In some instances, the plurality of different stimulation program may at the server. In some instances, the plurality of different stimulation program may differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, pulse width, duty cycle parameters, ramp up and down down values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In some instances, values, burst pulse parameters, waveform shape, or interphase interval. In some instances, the plurality of different stimulation programs may comprise a drop foot assistance program, the plurality of different stimulation programs may comprise a drop foot assistance program, rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance rehabilitation program, recovery program, relaxation program, or improved performance program. program. 101381 In step 907, electrical pulses may be generated at the central body. In some instances, the 101381 In step 907, electrical pulses may be generated at the central body. In some instances, the the stimulation electrical electrical pulses may be generated in response to execution of the stimulation program. In step pulses may be generated in response to execution of program. In step 909, the electrical pulses may be transmitted onto the user with aid of one or more pads, thereby 909, the electrical pulses may be transmitted onto the user with aid of one or more pads, thereby stimulating the user. In some instances, the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via stimulating the user. In some instances, the central body interfaces with the one or more pads via wired connection. wired connection. 101391 In step 911, data regarding the executed stimulation program may be recorded. The data 101391 In step 911, data regarding the executed stimulation program may be recorded. The data may comprise information regarding stimulation parameters being used, unique IDs of the may comprise information regarding stimulation parameters being used, unique IDs of the central body, or a total stimulation session time. In some instances, the data may be recorded on central body, or a total stimulation session time. In some instances, the data may be recorded on board a memory unit. In some instances, the memory unit may be located on board the central board a memory unit. In some instances, the memory unit may be located on board the central body. Alternatively or in addition, the data may be recorded on board a memory unit of the body. Alternatively or in addition, the data may be recorded on board a memory unit of the mobile device. In step 913, the data may be uploaded to the server via the mobile device. The mobile device. In step 913, the data may be uploaded to the server via the mobile device. The server may be programmed, or otherwise configured to record and track the uploaded data for server may be programmed, or otherwise configured to record and track the uploaded data for the user. In some instances, the server may be programmed, or otherwise configured to provide the user. In some instances, the server may be programmed, or otherwise configured to provide a display of the uploaded data for the user. a display of the uploaded data for the user. 101401 101401 illustrates some embodiments of the present disclosure comprising producing illustrates some embodiments of the present disclosure comprising producing and providing a tailored stimulation program to user 1001. In some embodiments, the tailored and providing a tailored stimulation program to a user 1001. In some embodiments, the tailored a PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 stimulation program may be produced and executed by a system comprising one or more stimulation program may be produced and executed by a system comprising one or more programmed, or more application processors processors programmed, or otherwise configured to communicate with one or more application otherwise configured to communicate with one or programs via one or more application program interfaces to obtain and analyze information on programs via one or more application program interfaces to obtain and analyze information on the the user. In some embodiments, a method as disclosed herein may comprise producing and user. In some embodiments, a method as disclosed herein may comprise producing and executing a tailored stimulation program with the aid of one or more processors communicating executing a tailored stimulation program with the aid of one or more processors communicating with with one or more application programs to obtain and analyze information on the user. one or more application programs to obtain and analyze information on the user. [01411 Generally, a processor may refer to an electronic circuit that performs one or more 101411 Generally, a processor may refer to an electronic circuit that performs one or more operations operations on information or data from a data source. A processor may have a plurality of on information or data from a data source. A processor may have a plurality of of information input/output input/output (I/O) ports for the transmission of information into and/or out of the processor, and (I/O) ports for the transmission into and/or out of the processor, and the I/O ports may be grouped into a plurality of ports of a specified type. In some instances, the I/O ports may be grouped into a plurality of ports of a specified type. In some instances, embodiments embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise one or more processors. In some instances, of the present disclosure may comprise one or more processors. In some instances, the embodiments of the present disclosure comprise a processing unit, and the processing unit the embodiments of the present disclosure comprise a processing unit, and the processing unit comprises comprises one or more processors. In some embodiments, a system, a method, and/or device as one or more processors. In some embodiments, a system, a method, and/or device as disclosed herein may comprise 1 processor. In some embodiments, a system, a method, and/or disclosed herein may comprise 1 processor. In some embodiments, a system, a method, and/or device device as disclosed herein may comprise more than 1 processor. Embodiments of the present as disclosed herein may comprise more than 1 processor. Embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise 1 processor, 2 processors, 3 processors, 4 processors, 5 processors, 6 disclosure may comprise 1 processor, 2 processors, 3 processors, 4 processors, 5 processors, 6 processors, 7 processors, processors, 9 processors, or 10 or more processors. Processors may processors, 7 processors, 8 processors, 9 processors, or 10 or more processors. Processors may 8 be be physically separate (e.g., physically separate (e.g., 1 I processor per chip), or combined together onto the same chip (e.g., processor per chip), or combined together onto the same chip (e.g., multiple processors per chip). Some embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise 2 multiple processors per chip). Some embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise 2 some embodiments, 2 processors processors combined on a single chip (e.g., a dual-core processor). In some embodiments, 2 combined on a single chip (e.g., a dual -core processor). In processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a dual -core processor), 3 processors may be processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a dual-core processor), 3 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a tri-core processor), 4 processors may be combined on a single combined on a single chip (e.g., a tri-core processor), 4 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a quad-core processor), 6 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a hexa- chip (e.g., a quad-core processor), 6 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a hexa- core processor), 8 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., an octa-core processor), core processor), 8 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., an octa-core processor), and/or 10 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a deca-core processor). Each of the and/or 10 processors may be combined on a single chip (e.g., a deca-core processor). Each of the one or more processors may operate individually or collectively. For example, a system as one or more processors may operate individually or collectively. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise 2 processors, and the 2 processors may operate in parallel (e.g., a disclosed herein may comprise 2 processors, and the 2 processors may operate in parallel (e.g., a form of computing where calculations are subdivided into smaller tasks, assigned to at least two form of computing where calculations are subdivided into smaller tasks, assigned to at least two processors by way of a scheduler, and carried out simultaneously). processors by way of a scheduler, and carried out simultaneously). [01421 In some instances, the one or more processors may be located on mobile device 1003, 101421 In some instances, the one or more processors may be located on mobile device 1003, such as a cell phone. Non-limiting examples of a mobile device include a cell phone, a handheld such as a cell phone. Non-limiting examples of a mobile device include a cell phone, a handheld gaming console, a head mounted display, a headband, a headphone, an implantable device, an gaming console, a head mounted display, a headband, a headphone, an implantable device, an ingestible ingestible device, a mobile computer, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a device, a mobile computer, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable media player, a smart wristband, a smartphone, a smartwatch, and a tablet. For portable media player, a smart wristband, a smartphone, a smartwatch, and a tablet. For PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise 2 processors, and the 2 processors may be example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise 2 processors, and the 2 processors may be located located on a cell phone. In another example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise a quad- on a cell phone. In another example, a system as disclosed herein comprise a quad- core processor, and the quad-core processor may be located on a head-mounted display. In some core processor, and the quad-core processor may be located on a head-mounted display. In some 1005 the one or embodiments, embodiments, the central body 1005 of the muscle stimulation device may comprise the one or the central body of the muscle stimulation device may comprise more processors. more processors. 101431 101431 In some embodiments, the one or more processors may be programmed, or otherwise In some embodiments, the one or more processors may be programmed, or otherwise configured to communicate with one or more application programs via one or more application configured to communicate with one or more application programs via one or more application program program interfaces 1007 in order to obtain and analyze information on the user. In some interfaces 1007 in order to obtain and analyze information on the user. In some running 1003. embodiments, embodiments, the application program may be running on the mobile device 1003. One category the application program may be on the mobile device One category of application programs that may be useful to the embodiments of the present disclosure are of application programs that may be useful to the embodiments of the present disclosure are health Health- and fitness health-related or fitness related applications. Health- and fitness-related application programs are -related or fitness related applications. -related application programs are commonly used to log or track information on a user (e.g., a number of steps taken). Non- commonly used to log or track information on a user (e.g., a number of steps taken). Non- limiting limiting examples of application programs include Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Fit, JawBone examples of application programs include Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Fit, JawBone Up, MapMyFitness, Mind Body, Moves, Nike+, RunKeeper, Strava, Under Armour Connected Up, MapMyFitness, Mind Body, Moves, Nike+, RunKeeper, Strava, Under Armour Connected Fit, Fit., Wahoo Fitness, Withings, and Wodify. In some aspects, embodiments of the present Wahoo Fitness, Withings, and Wodify. In some aspects, embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise one or more processors that are communicatively coupled with one or disclosure may comprise one or more processors that are communicatively coupled with one or more application programs. A person having skill in the art will appreciate that one or more more application programs. A person having skill in the art will appreciate that one or more processors processors may be communicatively coupled to one or more application programs if there exists may be communicatively coupled to one or more application programs if there exists between them a physical (e.g., electronic circuitry) or non-physical (e.g., wireless) link such that between them a physical (e.g., electronic circuitry) or non-physical (e.g., wireless) link such that information may be information may be transmitted between at least one processor and at least one application transmitted between at least one processor and at least one application program. In some instances, an application program may refer to third-party programs (e.g., a program. In some instances, an application program may refer to third-party programs (e.g., a software component developed by entity other than the inventors of the present application) that software component developed by entity other than the inventors of the present application) that may be downloaded and/or executed on a mobile phone. Communication between the one or may be downloaded and/or executed on a mobile phone. Communication between the one or more processors and the one or more applications may be achieved using at least one application more processors and the one or more applications may be achieved using at least one application programming interfaces (APIs) 1007. An API may generally refer to a set of routines, protocols, programming interfaces (APIs) 1007. An API may generally refer to a set of routines, protocols, or tools for building software applications that may interact with a given application. In some or tools for building software applications that may interact with a given application. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, an API may be used to information on the user embodiments of the present disclosure, an API may be used to access information on the user access that is obtained by an application program. In some embodiments, the one or more application that is obtained by an application program. In some embodiments, the one or more application programs comprise third party programs, and the third party programs may be linked to the user programs comprise third party programs, and the third party programs may be linked to the user such that the third party program is able to obtain and or receive information on the user. For such that the third party program is able to obtain and or receive information on the user. For example, the third party program may be linked to the motion of the user, wherein the third party example, the third party program may be linked to the motion of the user, wherein the third party program uses an accelerometer to measure a number of steps taken by the user. In another program uses an accelerometer to measure a number of steps taken by the user. In another example, example, the third party program may be linked to a third party device (e.g., a smart watch) the third party program may be linked to a third party device (e.g., a smart watch) capable of obtaining information on the user. In yet another example, the third party program capable of obtaining information on the user. In yet another example, the third party program PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 may be linked to the user, wherein the user inputs information into the third party application. A may be linked to the user, wherein the user inputs information into the third party application. A skill in program person person having skill in the art will appreciate that each application program may have a unique having the art will appreciate that each application may have a unique API in order to communicate with the application program. Accordingly, any of the API in order to communicate with the application program. Accordingly, any of the embodiments embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise any API necessary to communicate with a of the present disclosure may comprise any API necessary to communicate with a given application program in order to access, retrieve and/or obtain information on a user from given application program in order to access, retrieve and/or obtain information on a user from the the application program. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise one or more application program. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise one or more processors communicatively coupled with a Fitbit application program via a Fitbit API. In processors communicatively coupled with a Fitbit application program via a Fitbit API. In another another example, a method may comprise, with the aid of one or more processors, example, a method may comprise, with the aid of one or more processors, API. In some embodiments, an communicating communicating with a Strava application program via a Strava API. In some embodiments, an with a Strava application program via a Strava application program may be a custom program. In some embodiments, the API may me a custom application program may be a custom program. In some embodiments, the API may me a custom application application program interface. Any of the embodiments in the present application may comprise program interface. Any of the embodiments in the present application may comprise one or more processors communicatively linked to one or more custom or third party application one or more processors communicatively linked to one or more custom or third party application programs programs via a custom API to obtain information on the user. via a custom API to obtain information on the user. [01441 In any of the embodiments disclosed herein, communication between at least one 101441 In any of the embodiments disclosed herein, communication between at least one application application program and the API may comprise an API call. For example, communication program and the API may comprise an API call. For example, communication between an application program and an ..API may be initiated by an API call. In some between an application program and an API may be initiated by an API call. In some embodiments, an API call may be performed and/or initiated by the application program. In embodiments, an API call may be performed and/or initiated by the application program. In some embodiments, the API call may be performed and/or initiated by the server. In some some embodiments, the API call may be performed and/or initiated by the server. In some embodiments, the server may communicate directly with the mobile application. In some embodiments, the server may communicate directly with the mobile application. In some application indirectly (e.g., using embodiments, embodiments, the server may communicate with the mobile application indirectly (e.g., using the server may communicate with the mobile push notifications). push notifications). 101451 In any of the embodiments disclosed herein, information on a user may comprise 101451 In any of the embodiments disclosed herein, information on a user may comprise information regarding the location of the user or a change in location of the user, information information regarding the location of the user or a change in location of the user, information regarding the activity of the user, information regarding the health of the user, information regarding the activity of the user, information regarding the health of the user, information acquired by third party devices utilized by the user, and/or any combination thereof. In some acquired by third party devices utilized by the user, and/or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, information on a user may comprise information regarding a location of a user or embodiments, information on a user may comprise information regarding a location of a user or a change in a location of the user. In some aspects, information regarding a location of a user or a a change in a location of the user. In some aspects, information regarding a location of a user or a change in a location of the user may be useful for identifying the position of a user, monitoring a change in a location of the user may be useful for identifying the position of a user, monitoring a route taken by the determining the distance travelled by a user, or determining the average route taken by the user, determining the distance travelled by a user, or determining the average user, speed of the user. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise two processors speed of the user. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise two processors communicatively coupled to an application program that is programmed, or otherwise communicatively coupled to an application program that is programmed, or otherwise configured to monitor a route taken by the user, wherein the information comprising the route configured to monitor a route taken by the user, wherein the information comprising the route taken taken by the user may be transmitted between the application program and the two processors. by the user may be transmitted between the application program and the two processors.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 101461 In some embodiments, information on a user may comprise an activity of the user. For 101461 In some embodiments, information on a user may comprise an activity of the user. For example, example, an application on a mobile phone may be used to record the number of calories an application on a mobile phone may be used to record the number of calories consumed by the user, wherein the mobile phone comprises a dual -core processor that is consumed by the user, wherein the mobile phone comprises a dual-core processor that is communicatively communicatively coupled to the application such that the information regarding calorie coupled to the application such that the information regarding calorie consumption by the user may he transmitted between the application and the dual-core consumption by the user may be transmitted between the application and the dual-core processor. processor. Non-limiting examples of an activity of a user may comprise a number of steps taken Non-limiting examples of an activity of a user may comprise a number of steps taken by the user, an acceleration experienced by the user, a phone usage duration by the user, a type by the user, an acceleration experienced by the user, a phone usage duration by the user, a type of of activity performed by the user, a number of calories consumed by the user, a vital sign of the activity performed by the user, a number of calories consumed by the user, a vital sign of the any combination user, user, a route taken by the user, a workout routine performed by the user, and/or any combination a route taken by the user, a workout routine performed by the user, and/or thereof. In one example, a quad-core processor may be communicatively coupled to an thereof. In one example, a quad-core processor may be communicatively coupled to an application application that records phone usage duration by the user such that the phone usage duration by that records phone usage duration by the user such that the phone usage duration by the user may be transmitted between the application and -core processor. A person the user may be transmitted between the application and the quad-core processor. A person the quad having having skill in the art will appreciate that an activity of the user (e.g., a number of steps taken by skill in the art will appreciate that an activity of the user (e.g., a number of steps taken by the user, or an acceleration experienced by the user) may be determined in a variety of ways. For the user, or an acceleration experienced by the user) may be determined in a variety of ways. For example, example, an application program may be communicatively linked to an accelerometer sensor, an application program may be communicatively linked to an accelerometer sensor, wherein the sensor may be used to monitor the change in the acceleration of the user and wherein the sensor may be used to monitor the change in the acceleration of the user and transmit the information regarding change in acceleration to the application program, wherein transmit the information regarding change in acceleration to the application program, wherein In another example, an application the the application program determines if a step was taken. In another example, an application application program determines if a step was taken. program may obtain information on the distance travelled user, and based on an average program may obtain information on the distance travelled by a user, and based on an average by a some embodiments, an stepping distance approximate the number of steps taken by the user. In some embodiments, an stepping distance approximate the number of steps taken by the user. In activity of the user may comprise a type of activity of a user. In some embodiments, a type of activity of the user may comprise a type of activity of a user. In some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise running. In some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may activity of a user may comprise running. In some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise walking. In some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise cycling. In comprise walking. In some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise cycling. In some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise calisthenics. In some some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise calisthenics. In some embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise weight lifting. It should be understood embodiments, a type of activity of a user may comprise weight lifting. It should be understood that the exemplary embodiments of types of activities provided herein are not meant to be that the exemplary embodiments of types of activities provided herein are not meant to be limiting, and a person having skill in the art will appreciate that a type of activity of a user may limiting, and a person having skill in the art will appreciate that a type of activity of a user may refer to a variety actions that can be performed by a user. In some embodiments, an activity of refer to a variety actions that can be performed by a user. In some embodiments, an activity of the user may comprise a vital sign of a user. In some aspects, information comprising vital signs the user may comprise a vital sign of a user. In some aspects, information comprising vital signs of the user may be useful for determining the user's overall health and providing feedback (e.g., of the user may be useful for determining the user's overall health and providing feedback (e.g., real-time feedback) to the user information regarding their vital signs. Non-limiting examples of real-time feedback) to the user information regarding their vital signs. Non-limiting examples of a vital sign of a user include body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse a vital sign of a user include body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, oximetry, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, an activity of the user may and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, an activity of the user may comprise a workout routine performed by a user. A workout routine may be a combination of comprise a workout routine performed by a user. A workout routine may be a combination of PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 exercises performed by a user, and/or may comprise a number of repetitions of a particular exercises performed by a user, and/or may comprise a number of repetitions of a particular exercise exercise and/or a number of sets of repetitions of a particular exercise. For example, a workout and/or a number of sets of repetitions of a particular exercise. For example, a workout routine may comprise a user lifting a 30 kilogram weight 10 .10 repetitions) and routine may comprise a user lifting a 30 kilogram weight 10 times (e.g., 10 repetitions) and times (e.g., exercise 5 .10 repeating repeating the exercise 5 times (e.g., 5 sets of 10 repetitions). the times (e.g., 5 sets of repetitions). [01471 In some embodiments, information on a user may comprise information regarding the 101471 In some embodiments, information on a user may comprise information regarding the health health of a user. In some embodiments, the health of a user may comprise a health record of the of a user. In some embodiments, the health of a user may comprise a health record of the user. In some embodiments, the health record of the user may be provided by the user. In some user. In some embodiments, the health record of the user may be provided by the user. In some embodiments, embodiments, the health record of the user may comprise an electronic health record (EHR.). the health record of the user may comprise an electronic health record (EHR). pertaining Generally, Generally, a health record of the user may comprise information pertaining to the demographics a health record of the user may comprise information to the demographics of the user, vital signs of the user, medical history of the user, and medications taken by the user. of the user, vital signs of the user, medical history of the user, and medications taken by the user.

In some embodiments, the In some embodiments, the health of a user may comprise a weight of the user. In some health of a user may comprise a weight of the user. In some embodiments, the health of a user may comprise a change in weight of the user. For example, a embodiments, the health of a user may comprise a change in weight of the user. For example, a health health of the user may comprise the amount of weight lost over a period of time. In some of the user may comprise the amount of weight lost over a period of time. In some instances, the health of a user may comprise values that are at least in part derived a weight of instances, the health of a user may comprise values that are at least in part derived a weight of the the user. For example, the health of a user may comprise a body mass index (BMI) of a user. user. For example, the health of a user may comprise a body mass index (BMI) of a user. 101481 Application programs as described herein may obtain information from the user directly 101481 Application programs as described herein may obtain information from the user directly 1009 (e.g., the user inputs the information into the application program) or indirectly 1011 (e.g., 1009 (e.g., the user inputs the information into the application program) or indirectly 1011 (e.g., 1013, using using a third party device 1013, wherein the third party device obtains the information on a user, a third party device wherein the third party device obtains the information on a user, and the application program accesses or retrieves the information on a user from the third party and the application program accesses or retrieves the information on a user from the third party device). device). In any of the embodiments of the present application, information on a user may In any of the embodiments of the present application, information on a user may comprise information acquired by a third party device utilized by the user. For example, a system comprise information acquired by a third party device utilized by the user. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise a smart watch, wherein the smart watch obtains information on as disclosed herein may comprise a smart. watch, wherein the smart watch obtains information on the user and an application program is programmed, or otherwise configured to obtain or retrieve the user and an application program is programmed, or otherwise configured to obtain or retrieve the information on the user from a smart watch. In another example, a method as disclosed the information on the user from a smart watch. In another example, a method as disclosed herein may comprise communicating with a with an application program via an API, wherein the herein may comprise communicating with a with an application program via an API, wherein the application program is programmed, or otherwise configured to obtain or retrieve the application program is programmed, or otherwise configured to obtain or retrieve the information on the user from a head-mounted display. information on the user from a head-mounted display. 101491 In some embodiments, one or processors may be programmed, or otherwise configured to 10149.1 In some embodiments, one or processors may be programmed, or otherwise configured to analyze information on the user obtained from the application program, and based on the analyze information on the user obtained from the application program, and based on the analysis produce and execute a tailored stimulation program for the user. In one embodiment, analysis produce and execute a tailored stimulation program for the user. In one embodiment, one or more processors may be programmed, or otherwise configured to analyze information on one or more processors may be programmed, or otherwise configured to analyze information on the user comprising the user's recent workout routine, and based on the analysis produce and the user comprising the user's recent workout routine, and based on the analysis produce and execute execute a tailored stimulation program comprising the stimulation of muscles that may have been a tailored stimulation program comprising the stimulation of muscles that may have been exercised in the workout routine. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise a exercised in the workout routine. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise a PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 quad-core processor programmed, or otherwise configured to analyze information comprising an quad-core processor programmed, or otherwise configured to analyze information comprising an indication running. indication that a user was recently running. Based on this information, the processor may be that a user was recently Based on this information, the processor may be programmed, or otherwise configured to recommend stimulation session comprising recovery programmed, or otherwise configured to recommend a stimulation session comprising recovery a In another example, stimulation of the calves and/or quadriceps. In another example, a method as disclosed herein stimulation of the calves and/or quadriceps. a method as disclosed herein may comprise analyzing information comprising an indication that a user participated in a may comprise analyzing information comprising an indication that a user participated in a strength training session, wherein the biceps were strained. Accordingly, the method may strength training session, wherein the biceps were strained. Accordingly, the method may comprise producing, with the aid of a processor, a tailored stimulation session comprising comprise producing, with the aid of a processor, a tailored stimulation session comprising recovery stimulation of the biceps. In yet another example, a system as disclosed herein may recovery stimulation of the biceps. In yet another example, a system as disclosed herein may programmed, or information comprise comprise dual-core processor programmed, or otherwise configured to analyze information dual -core processor otherwise configured to analyze comprising an indication that a user recently travelled from a first location to a second location. comprising an indication that a user recently travelled from a first location to a second location. be programmed, or Based on this information, the processor may be programmed, or otherwise configured to Based on this information, the processor may otherwise configured to recommend a stimulation session comprising a massage located in the second location. recommend a stimulation session comprising a massage program located in the second location. program In some embodiments of the present disclosure, analyzing information on the user may comprise In some embodiments of the present disclosure, analyzing information on the user may comprise the analysis of a single piece of information on the user (e.g., analyzing the user's location to the analysis of a single piece of information on the user (e.g., analyzing the user's location to recommend a locally available massage program). In other embodiments, analyzing information recommend a locally available massage program). In other embodiments, analyzing information on the user may comprise the analysis of multiple pieces of information on the user (e.g., on the user may comprise the analysis of multiple pieces of information on the user (e.g., analyzing a number of steps taken by the user and an acceleration of the user to determine if the analyzing a number of steps taken by the user and an acceleration of the user to determine if the walking or running). user user is walking or running). is 101501 In some instances, a number of predetermined stimulation sessions may be available for 101501 In some instances, a number of predetermined stimulation sessions may be available for the the user to select from. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more user to select from. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more processors may be programmed, or otherwise configured to produce a tailored stimulation processors may be programmed, or otherwise configured to produce a tailored stimulation program, based on an analysis of information on the user, alongside one or more predetermined program, based on an analysis of information on the user, alongside one or more predetermined stimulation programs that may be preloaded, downloaded from an online database, or designed stimulation programs that may be preloaded, downloaded from an online database, or designed by the user. In some aspects, the systems and/or methods of the present disclosure may comprise by the user. In some aspects, the systems and/or methods of the present disclosure may comprise a a selection by the user of a stimulation program to be executed by a processor from a plurality of selection by the user of a stimulation program to be executed by a processor from a plurality of stimulation programs. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise a processor stimulation programs. For example, a system as disclosed herein may comprise a processor programmed, or otherwise configured to produce a tailored stimulation program alongside a programmed, or otherwise configured to produce a tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality plurality of predetermined stimulation programs, wherein the user is able to select a of predetermined stimulation programs, wherein the user is able to select a predetermined stimulation program to be executed by the processor. In another example, a predetermined stimulation program to be executed by the processor. In another example, a method as disclosed herein may comprise producing a tailored stimulation program alongside a method as disclosed herein may comprise producing a tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs, wherein the user is able to select the tailored plurality of predetermined stimulation programs, wherein the user is able to select the tailored stimulation program to be executed by the processor. In some embodiments, the tailored stimulation program to be executed by the processor. In some embodiments, the tailored stimulation stimulation program may differ from the predetermined stimulation programs. In some program may differ from the predetermined stimulation programs. In some embodiments, two or more of the plurality of different stimulation programs may differ in a embodiments, two or more of the plurality of different stimulation programs may differ in a PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 desired effect (e.g., treatment, fitness, performance enhancement, stimulation, etc), application, desired effect (e.g., treatment, fitness, performance enhancement, stimulation, etc), application, and/or and/or specific parameters (e.g., stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest periods, pulse specific parameters (e.g., stimulation frequencies for contractions and rest periods, pulse widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, or burst pulse parameters, widths, duty cycle parameters, ramp up values, ramp down values, or burst pulse parameters, etc). etc). Furthermore, in some of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of different Furthermore, in some of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of different stimulation programs may be used, individually or in any combination, to provide drop foot stimulation programs may be used, individually or in any combination, to provide drop foot assistance assistance to the user, for rehabilitation purposes, for recovery, for relaxation, or improved to the user, for rehabilitation purposes, for recovery, for relaxation, or improved performance. Any of the systems and/or methods may further comprise a pulse generator for performance. Any of the systems and/or methods may further comprise a pulse generator for generating generating electrical pulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, and one or more electrical pulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, and one or more the pulse transmitting pads pads in communication with the pulse generator, and attached to the user, for transmitting in communication with generator, and attached to the user, for electrical pulses user. In some embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein, electrical pulses to the user. In some embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein, to the transmission transmission of the electrical pulses to the user may improve a condition of the user. For of the electrical pulses to the user may improve a condition of the user. example, transmission of electrical pulses to the user may reduce pain. In another example example, transmission of electrical pulses to the user may reduce pain. In another example transmission transmission of electrical pulses to the user may reduce muscle fatigue. of electrical pulses to the user may reduce muscle fatigue. [01511 Versatility in the actuation of an actuatable mechanism can provide a user with greater 101511 Versatility in the actuation of an actuatable mechanism can provide a user with greater freedom freedom to tailor a stimulation program to the user. illustrates some embodiments of the to tailor a stimulation program to the user. illustrates some embodiments of the present disclosure comprising devices and/or methods for stimulating a user 1101, wherein the present disclosure comprising devices and/or methods for stimulating a user 1101, wherein the user may, user interface, affect the state of stimulation in two or more different ways user may, via a user interface, affect the state of stimulation in two or more different ways via a depending depending on a degree of an input. In some embodiments, an electric stimulation device as on a degree of an input. In some embodiments, an electric stimulation device as disclosed herein may comprise a user interface accessible on an external surface of a central disclosed herein may comprise a user interface accessible on an external surface of a central mechanism 1105 programmed, or body body 1103, wherein the user interface comprises an actuatable mechanism 1105 programmed, or 1103, wherein the user interface comprises an actuatable otherwise configured to affect a state of the stimulation program in two or more different ways otherwise configured to affect a state of the stimulation program in two or more different ways depending on a degree of an input. In some embodiments, the device may further comprise one depending on a degree of an input. In some embodiments, the device may further comprise one or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more pads are or more pads in communication with the central body, wherein the one or more pads are configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses in correspondence with the configured to be attached to the user and transmit the electrical pulses in correspondence with the state of the stimulation program. In some embodiments, a method for stimulating a user as state of the stimulation program. In some embodiments, a method for stimulating a user as disclosed herein may comprise affecting a state of stimulation program in two or more different disclosed herein may comprise affecting a state of stimulation program in two or more different ways depending on a degree of an input at a user interface, wherein the user interface comprises ways depending on a degree of an input at a user interface, wherein the user interface comprises an actuatable mechanism. an actuatable mechanism. 101521 In some device or method as disclosed herein may comprise at least one 10152J In some embodiments, a device or method as disclosed herein may comprise at least one embodiments, a actuatable mechanism capable of, upon actuation, affecting the state of a stimulation program. In actuatable mechanism capable of, upon actuation, affecting the state of a stimulation program. In some aspects, embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise 1 actuatable mechanism. In some aspects, embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise 1 actuatable mechanism. In some aspects, embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise 2 actuatable mechanisms, 3 some aspects, embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise 2 actuatable mechanisms, 3 actuatable actuatable mechanisms, 4 actuatable mechanisms, or 5 or more actuatable mechanisms. For mechanisms, 4 actuatable mechanisms, or 5 or more actuatable mechanisms. For PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 example, an electrical stimulation device as disclosed herein may comprise 1 actuatable example, an electrical stimulation device as disclosed herein may comprise 1 actuatable mechanism. mechanism. 101531 In some embodiments, the actuatable mechanism may be a depressible mechanism 1105, 101531 In some embodiments, the actuatable mechanism may be a depressible mechanism 1105, such as button or micro-switch. In other embodiments, the actuatable mechanism may be a such as button or micro-switch. In other embodiments, the actuatable mechanism may be a slidable or rotatable mechanism. In some embodiments comprising two or more actuatable slidable or rotatable mechanism. In some embodiments comprising two or more actuatable mechanisms, mechanisms, each actuatable mechanism may be separately selected from the group consisting of each actuatable mechanism may be separately selected from the group consisting of depressible mechanisms, slidable mechanisms, and rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, depressible mechanisms, slidable mechanisms, and rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, the the mechanism may be a physical mechanism. In some embodiments, the actuatable mechanism mechanism may be a physical mechanism. In some embodiments, the actuatable mechanism may 1107. In may be touch-sensitive 1107. In some embodiments, the mechanism may be a touch-sensitive be touch-sensitive some embodiments, the mechanism may be a touch-sensitive virtual mechanism 1109 (e.g., a virtual button). In some embodiments, the virtual mechanism virtual mechanism 1109 (e.g., a virtual button). In some embodiments, the virtual mechanism may may be virtually depressible, virtually slidable, or virtually rotatable, thereby giving the illusion be virtually depressible, virtually slidable, or virtually rotatable, thereby giving the illusion of a physical actuatable mechanism. For example, some embodiments of the present disclosure of a physical actuatable mechanism. For example, some embodiments of the present disclosure may may comprise a mobile device 1111 communicatively coupled with a connection 1113 to an comprise a mobile device 1111 communicatively coupled with a connection 1113 to an electrical stimulation device, wherein depression of the actuatable mechanism virtually coded in electrical stimulation device, wherein depression of the actuatable mechanism virtually coded in the mobile phone transmits a signal from the mobile device to the electrical stimulation device the mobile phone transmits a signal from the mobile device to the electrical stimulation device thereby affecting the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the connection 1113 may thereby affecting the stimulation program. In some embodiments, the connection 1113 may comprise a one-way or two-way wired or wireless connection, such as a WiFi connection, a comprise a one-way or two-way wired or wireless connection, such as a WiFi connection, a Bluetooth connect, a Bluetooth LE, an ANT+ connection, or a Gaze 11 connection. In some Bluetooth connect, a Bluetooth LE, an ANT+ connection, or a Gazell connection. In some embodiments, the central body 1103 may be attached, adhered, or otherwise coupled to the user embodiments, the central body 1103 may be attached, adhered, or otherwise coupled to the user 1101 through touching contact 1115. 1101 through touching contact 1115. 101541 A person having skill in the art will appreciate that one or more actuatable mechanisms 101541 A person having skill in the art will appreciate that one or more actuatable mechanisms may be located anywhere on the external surface of an electrical stimulation device. In some may be located anywhere on the external surface of an electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the front face of a central body of the embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the front face of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the left side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an the left side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the right side of a central body of the electrical actuatable mechanism may be located on the right side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the left stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the left side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the top side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. mechanism may be located on the top side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device.

In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the bottom side of a central In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located on the bottom side of a central body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may body of the electrical stimulation device. In some embodiments, an actuatable mechanism may be located substantially at the center of an external surface of the electrical stimulation device. be located substantially at the center of an external surface of the electrical stimulation device. 101551 101551 In some embodiments, actuation of the one or more actuatable mechanisms may permit In some embodiments, actuation of the one or more actuatable mechanisms may permit the user to cycle between a plurality of different stimulation programs. For example, actuation of the user to cycle between a plurality of different stimulation programs. For example, actuation of PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 the actuatable mechanism may cause an electrical stimulation device to switch from executing a the actuatable mechanism may cause an electrical stimulation device to switch from executing a program. In another first first stimulation program to a second stimulation program. In another example, actuation of the stimulation program to a second stimulation example, actuation of the actuatable mechanism may cause an electrical stimulation device to switch from an off state to actuatable mechanism may cause an electrical stimulation device to switch from an off state to executing executing a first stimulation program. In the same example, actuation of the actuatable a first stimulation program. In the same example, actuation of the actuatable mechanism a second time may cause the electrical stimulation device to switch from executing a mechanism a second time may cause the electrical stimulation device to switch from executing a first first stimulation program to an off state. It should appreciated that an off state in any of the stimulation program to an off state. It should appreciated that an off state in any of the embodiments disclosed herein may refer to an idle state (e.g., wherein the device may be on but embodiments disclosed herein may refer to an idle state (e.g., wherein the device may be on but the the stimulation program is paused) or a powered down state (e.g., wherein the electrical stimulation program is paused) or a powered down state (e.g., wherein the electrical off. In mechanism stimulation device is powered off. In some embodiments, actuation of the actuatable mechanism stimulation device is powered some embodiments, actuation of the actuatable may affect the intensity of the stimulation program. For example, an electrical stimulation device may affect the intensity of the stimulation program. For example, an electrical stimulation device as as disclosed herein may comprise a depressible mechanism, and actuation of the depressible disclosed herein may comprise a depressible mechanism, and actuation of the depressible mechanism may cause the pulse width to increase. In another example, an electrical stimulation mechanism may cause the pulse width to increase. In another example, an electrical stimulation device device as disclosed herein may comprise a rotatable mechanism, and rotation of the rotatable as disclosed herein may comprise a rotatable mechanism, and rotation of the rotatable mechanism may cause the stimulation frequency to increase. Any of the embodiments of the mechanism may cause the stimulation frequency to increase. Any of the embodiments of the present present invention may comprise more than on actuatable mechanism, and the actuation of two or invention may comprise more than on actuatable mechanism, and the actuation of two or more actuatable mechanisms may be required to affect the stimulation program. more actuatable mechanisms may be required to affect the stimulation program. 101561 In some embodiments, the degree of an input may affect the state of the stimulation 101561 In some embodiments, the degree of an input may affect the state of the stimulation program. Non-limiting examples of a degree of number program. Non-limiting examples of a degree of an input that may be varied include the number an input that may be varied include the of inputs (e.g., number of times an actuatable mechanism is actuated and released in succession), of inputs (e.g., number of times an actuatable mechanism is actuated and released in succession), the the speed of an input (e.g., the speed at which an actuatable mechanism is actuated and/or speed of an input (e.g., the speed at which an actuatable mechanism is actuated and/or released), the duration of an input (e.g., the amount of time that an actuatable mechanism is released), the duration of an input (e.g., the amount of time that an actuatable mechanism is actuated), the force exerted for the input (e.g., the force with which an actuatable mechanism is actuated), the force exerted for the input (e.g., the force with which an actuatable mechanism is actuated), or the direction of an input. In an of the embodiments as disclosed herein, an input actuated), or the direction of an input. In an of the embodiments as disclosed herein, an input may comprise actuation of an actuatable mechanism. In one example, an electrical stimulation may comprise actuation of an actuatable mechanism. In one example, an electrical stimulation device may comprise a depressible mechanism, and briefly (e.g., less than half of one second) device may comprise a depressible mechanism, and briefly (e.g., less than half of one second) depressing and releasing the depressible mechanism may pause the current stimulation session. depressing and releasing the depressible mechanism may pause the current stimulation session.

In another example, a stimulation session may be resumed by depressing a depressible In another example, a paused stimulation session may be resumed by depressing a depressible paused mechanism for 1-2 seconds. In yet another example, an electrical stimulation device may mechanism for 1-2 seconds. In yet another example, an electrical stimulation device may comprise a depressible mechanism, and depression of the depressible mechanism for greater than comprise a depressible mechanism, and depression of the depressible mechanism for greater than 2 seconds may increase the intensity of the current stimulation session. In some embodiments, 2 seconds may increase the intensity of the current stimulation session. In some embodiments, actuation of the actuatable mechanism may be programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the actuation of the actuatable mechanism may be programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the state of the stimulation program in one way. In some embodiments, actuation of the actuatable state of the stimulation program in one way. In some embodiments, actuation of the actuatable mechanism mechanism may be programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the state of the stimulation may be programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the state of the stimulation program in more than one depending on the degree of the input. In some embodiments, program in more than one way, depending on the degree of the input. In some embodiments, way, PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 actuation of the actuatable mechanism may be programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the actuation of the actuatable mechanism may be programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the in 2 ways, 8 ways, 9 state of the stimulation program in 2 ways, 3 ways, 4 ways, 5 ways, 6 ways, 7 ways, 8 ways, 9 state of the stimulation program ways, 3 ways, 4 ways, 5 ways, 6 ways, 7 ways, or 10 or more ways, depending on the degree of the input. In one example comprising an ways, or 10 or more ways, depending on the degree of the input. In one example comprising an mechanism programmed, or stimulation actuatable actuatable mechanism programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the state of the stimulation otherwise configured to affect the state of the program in 2 ways, an electrical stimulation device may comprise a depressible mechanism, and program in 2 ways, an electrical stimulation device may comprise a depressible mechanism, and briefly briefly (e.g., less than half of one second) depressing and releasing the depressible mechanism (e.g., less than half of one second) depressing and releasing the depressible mechanism may increase the intensity of the current stimulation session by one level, whereas depressing a may increase the intensity of the current stimulation session by one level, whereas depressing a depressible depressible mechanism for 1-2 seconds may decrease the intensity of the current stimulation mechanism for 1-2 seconds may decrease the intensity of the current stimulation one level. A person skill in session by one level. A person having skill in the art will appreciate that the state of the session by having the art will appreciate that the state of the stimulation program may be affected in a variety of ways. Non-limiting examples of ways in stimulation program may be affected in a variety of ways. Non-limiting examples of ways in which which the state of a stimulation program may be affected include pausing of the stimulation the state of a stimulation program may be affected include pausing of the stimulation program, program, turning off the stimulation switching to a different stimulation program, resuming of turning off the stimulation switching to a different stimulation program, resuming of the the stimulation program, increasing of an intensity of the stimulation program, and decreasing of stimulation program, increasing of an intensity of the stimulation program, and decreasing of the intensity of the stimulation program. In one example, an actuatable mechanism may be the intensity of the stimulation program. In one example, an actuatable mechanism may be programmed, programmed, or otherwise configured to affect the state of the stimulation in 4 or more different or otherwise configured to affect the state of the stimulation in 4 or more different ways, wherein the 4 or more different ways comprise pausing of the stimulation program, ways, wherein the 4 or more different ways comprise pausing of the stimulation program, resuming of the stimulation program, increasing of an intensity of the stimulation program, and resuming of the stimulation program, increasing of an intensity of the stimulation program, and stimulation program. decreasing decreasing of the intensity of the stimulation program. of the intensity of the 101571 Random modification of at least one stimulation parameter between successive 101571 Random modification of at least one stimulation parameter between successive stimulation runs, stimulation program phases or levels can prevent muscle adaption to the same stimulation runs, stimulation program phases or levels can prevent muscle adaption to the same electrical stimulation modalities, and thereby improve the efficiency of the stimulation. For electrical stimulation modalities, and thereby improve the efficiency of the stimulation. For example, random modification of at least one stimulation parameter may improve fatigue example, random modification of at least one stimulation parameter may improve fatigue resistance (e.g., endurance). In another example, random modification of at least one stimulation resistance (e.g., endurance). In another example, random modification of at least one stimulation parameter may increase force production. illustrates some embodiments of the present parameter may increase force production. illustrates some embodiments of the present disclosure comprising a method 1200 for stimulating a user comprising a plurality of steps, disclosure comprising a method 1200 for stimulating a user comprising a plurality of steps, wherein each step may comprise one or more sub -steps. One or more steps or sub-steps of the wherein each step may comprise one or more sub-steps. One or more steps or sub-steps of the method 1200 may be repeated, omitted, or performed in a different sequence as described herein method 1200 may be repeated, omitted, or performed in a different sequence as described herein as appropriate to stimulate the user as desired. In a step 1201, an input regarding one or more as appropriate to stimulate the user as desired. In a step 1201, an input regarding one or more stimulation programs may be received by any component of a device or a system as disclosed stimulation programs may be received by any component of a device or a system as disclosed herein (e.g., an EMS device, a central body, a processor, or a mobile device). In a step 1203, a herein (e.g., an EMS device, a central body, a processor, or a mobile device). In a step 1203, a value of the one or more stimulation parameters may be processed. The processed stimulation value of the one or more stimulation parameters may be processed. The processed stimulation parameter may be randomly selected from a predefined range as described herein. In a step 1205, parameter may be randomly selected from a predefined range as described herein. In a step 1205, the the stimulation program may be executed with the randomly selected values for the one or more stimulation program may be executed with the randomly selected values for the one or more stimulation parameters. In a step 1207, the electrical pulses may be transmitted onto a user. In a stimulation parameters. In a step 1207, the electrical pulses may be transmitted onto a user. In a PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 step 1209, the predefined range, from which a value of the one or more stimulation parameters step 1209, the predefined range, from which a value of the one or more stimulation parameters may Any of the may be selected, may be user configurable. Any of the stimulation parameters in the present be selected, may be user configurable. stimulation parameters in the present disclosure may be randomized within a predefined range. Non-limiting examples of parameters disclosure may be randomized within a predefined range. Non-limiting examples of parameters that that may be randomized include stimulation contraction frequency, rest frequency, stimulation may be randomized include stimulation contraction frequency, rest frequency, stimulation duty cycle, stimulation pulse width, length or duration of stimulation, burst pulse parameter, duty cycle, stimulation pulse width, length or duration of stimulation, burst pulse parameter, ramp ramp up time, ramp down time, or any combination thereof In one example the contraction up time, ramp down time, or any combination thereof In one example the contraction frequency may be randomly selected from a value between 80 and 100 Hz. In some frequency may be randomly selected from a value between 80 and 100 Hz. In some embodiments, embodiments, a single stimulation parameter may be randomized. In some embodiments, 2 a single stimulation parameter may be randomized. In some embodiments, 2 stimulation parameters, 3 stimulation parameters, 4 stimulation parameters, 5 stimulation stimulation parameters, 3 stimulation parameters, 4 stimulation parameters, 5 stimulation parameters, 6 stimulation parameters, 7 stimulation parameters, 8 stimulation parameters, 9 parameters, 6 stimulation parameters, 7 stimulation parameters, 8 stimulation parameters, 9 stimulation parameters, or 10 or more stimulation parameters may be randomized, each within a stimulation parameters, or 10 or more stimulation parameters may be randomized, each within a uniquely defined range for a particular stimulation program. In some embodiments, a subset of 2 uniquely defined range for a particular stimulation program. In some embodiments, a subset of 2 stimulation parameters, a subset of 3 stimulation parameters, a subset of 4 stimulation stimulation parameters, a subset of 3 stimulation parameters, a subset of 4 stimulation parameters, a subset of 5 stimulation parameters, a subset of 6 stimulation parameters, a subset parameters, a subset of 5 stimulation parameters, a subset of 6 stimulation parameters, a subset of of 7 stimulation parameters, a subset of 8 stimulation parameters, a subset of 9 stimulation 7 stimulation parameters, a subset of 8 stimulation parameters, a subset of 9 stimulation parameters, or a subset of 10 or more stimulation parameters may be randomized, each within a parameters, or a subset of 10 or more stimulation parameters may be randomized, each within a uniquely defined range for a particular stimulation program. In some embodiments, two or more uniquely defined range for a particular stimulation program. In some embodiments, two or more of of the plurality of different stimulation programs may differ in a desired effect (e.g., treatment, the plurality of different stimulation programs may differ in a desired effect (e.g., treatment, fitness, performance enhancement, stimulation, etc). Accordingly, the predefined range for a fitness, performance enhancement, stimulation, etc). Accordingly, the predefined range for a given given stimulation parameter may be different for different stimulation programs. In some stimulation parameter may be different for different stimulation programs. In some embodiments, the predefined ranges may be user configurable 1209. In some embodiments, the embodiments, the predefined ranges may be user configurable 1209. In some embodiments, the predefined ranges may be preconfigured for a particular stimulation program. In one example, predefined ranges may be preconfigured for a particular stimulation program. In one example, stimulation parameters of one phase of a Strength electrical muscle stimulation program may be stimulation parameters of one phase of a Strength electrical muscle stimulation program may be varied within the following ranges: contraction frequency: 80-100 hertz (Hz), rest frequency: 0-5 varied within the following ranges: contraction frequency: 80-100 hertz (Hz), rest frequency: 0-5 Hz, contraction time: 3-5 seconds, rest time: 15-30 seconds, pulse width: 200-400 uS, length of Hz, contraction time: 3-5 seconds, rest time: 15-30 seconds, pulse width: 200-400 uS, length of stimulation: 20-50 contractions, ramp up duration: 0.5-3 seconds, and ramp down duration: 0.5- stimulation: 20-50 contractions, ramp up duration: 0.5-3 seconds, and ramp down duration: 0.5- 1.5 seconds. 1._5 seconds. 101581 Optionally, the contraction frequency may be equal to or greater than about 20 Hz, 40 101581 Optionally, the contraction frequency may be equal to or greater than about 20 Hz, 40 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 140 Hz, or 160 Hz. Optionally, the rest frequency may be Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 140 Hz, or 160 Hz, Optionally, the rest frequency may be equal or or less than about 10 Hz, 9 Hz 8 Hz 7 Hz 6 Hz, 5 Hz, 4 Hz, 3 Hz, 2 Hz 1 Hz, or 0 Hz. equal or or less than about 10 Hz, 9 Hz, 8 Hz, 7 Hz, 6 Hz, 5 Hz, 4 Hz, 3 Hz, 2 Hz 1 Hz, or 0 Hz.

Optionally, the contraction time may be equal to or greater than about 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 Optionally, the contraction time may be equal to or greater than about 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, 5 seconds, 6 seconds, 7 seconds, 8 seconds, 9 seconds, 10 seconds, 12 seconds, 4 seconds, 5 seconds, 6 seconds, 7 seconds, 8 seconds, 9 seconds, 10 seconds, 12 seconds, or 15 seconds. Optionally, the rest time may be equal to or greater than about 5 seconds, or 15 seconds. Optionally, the rest time may be equal to or greater than about 5 seconds, 7 seconds, 10 seconds, 12 seconds, 14 seconds, 16 seconds, '18 seconds, 20 seconds, 22 seconds, 7 seconds, 10 seconds, 12 seconds, 14 seconds, 16 seconds, 18 seconds, 20 seconds, 22 PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 seconds, 24 seconds, 26 seconds, 28 seconds, 30 seconds, 32 seconds, 34 seconds, 36 seconds, seconds, 24 seconds, 26 seconds, 28 seconds, 30 seconds, 32 seconds, 34 seconds, 36 seconds, 38 38 seconds, or 40 seconds. Optionally, the pulse width may be equal to or greater than about 100 seconds, or 40 seconds. Optionally, the pulse width may be equal to or greater than about 100 uS, 125 uS, 150 uS, 175 uS, 200 uS, 225 uS, 250 uS, 275 uS, 300 uS, 325 uS, 350 uS, 375 uS, uS, 125 uS, 150 uS, 175 uS, 200 uS, 225 uS, 250 uS, 275 uS, 300 uS, 325 uS, 350 uS, 375 uS, 400 uS, or 500 length of 400 uS, 425 uS, 450 uS, 475 uS, or 500 uS. Optionally, the length of stimulation may be equal 425 uS, 450 uS, 475 uS, uS. Optionally, the stimulation may be equal to or greater than about 5 contractions, '10 contractions, 15 contractions, 20 contractions, 25 to or greater than about 5 contractions, 10 contractions, 15 contractions, 20 contractions, 25 contractions, contractions, 30 contractions, 35 contractions, 40 contractions, 45 contractions, 50 contractions, 30 contractions, 35 contractions, 40 contractions, 45 contractions, 50 contractions, 55 contractions, 60 contractions, 70 contractions, 80 contractions, 90 contractions, or 100 55 contractions, 60 contractions, 70 contractions, 80 contractions, 90 contractions, or 100 contractions. contractions. Optionally, the ramp up duration may be equal to or greater than about 0.1 Optionally, the ramp up duration may be equal to or greater than about 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, 0.5 seconds, seconds, 0.2 seconds, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 2.5 seconds, 3 seconds, 3.5 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 2.5 seconds, 3 seconds, 3.5 seconds, 4 seconds, 4.5 seconds, or 5 seconds. Optionally, the ramp down duration may be equal seconds, 4 seconds, 4.5 seconds, or 5 seconds. Optionally, the ramp down duration may be equal to to or greater than about 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, 0.5 seconds, or greater than about 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, 0.5 seconds, II second, second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 2.5 seconds, 3 seconds, 3.5 seconds, 4 seconds, 4.5 seconds, or 5 seconds. In some instances, the 2.5 seconds, 3 seconds, 3.5 seconds, 4 seconds, 4.5 seconds, or 5 seconds. In some instances, the waveform waveform may be periodic waveform. Optionally, the waveform may comprise a sine wave, a may be periodic waveform. Optionally, the waveform may comprise a sine wave, a square wave, a triangle wave, or a savvtooth wave, or any combination thereof The waveform square wave, a triangle wave, or a sawtooth wave, or any combination thereof The waveform may may in some instances comprise composite waveforms. in some instances comprise composite waveforms. 101591 In some embodiments, a stimulation program may be divided into phases or levels, and 101591 In some embodiments, a stimulation program may be divided into phases or levels, and each phase or level may comprise a unique set of predefined ranges within which one or more each phase or level may comprise a unique set of predefined ranges within which one or more stimulation parameters may be varied. In some embodiments, a stimulation program may stimulation parameters may be varied. In some embodiments, a stimulation program may comprise a single level. In some embodiments, a stimulation program may comprise 2 levels, 3 comprise a single level. In some embodiments, a stimulation program may comprise 2 levels, 3 levels, levels, 4 levels, 5 levels, 6 levels 7 levels, 8 levels, 9 levels, or 10 or more levels. In one 4 levels, 5 levels, 6 levels 7 levels, 8 levels, 9 levels, or 10 or more levels. In one example, a stimulation program may comprise 3 levels (e.g., a warm up level, a main level, and a example, a stimulation program may comprise 3 levels (e.g., a warm up level, a main level, and a cool down level). A stimulation program may comprise a plurality of levels, and each of the cool down level). A stimulation program may comprise a plurality of levels, and each of the plurality of levels may be separately user configurable. plurality of levels may be separately user configurable. 101601 illustrates a blown up view of a portable EMS device 1300, in accordance with 101601 illustrates a blown up view of a portable EMS device 1300, in accordance with embodiments. The device provided in illustrates one embodiment of the EMS device embodiments. The device provided in illustrates one embodiment of the EMS device described described throughout (e.g., EMS 200 of . throughout (e.g., EMS 200 of . In some instances, the device may comprise, or In some instances, the device may comprise, or be formed of one or more parts. For example, the device may comprise an upper casing 1301, a be formed of one or more parts. For example, the device may comprise an upper casing 1301, a printed circuit board (PCB) 1307, and a bottom casing 1309. The upper casing, PCB, and the printed circuit board (PCB) 1307, and a bottom casing 1309. The upper casing, PCB, and the bottom casing may be coupled together to form a central body, substantially as described bottom casing may be coupled together to form a central body, substantially as described throughout. In some instances, the upper casing may comprise a button 1303 which may or may throughout. In some instances, the upper casing may comprise a button 1303 which may or may not be an actuatable mechanism. In some instances, the button may be a power button not be an actuatable mechanism. In some instances, the button may be a power button configured to turn the device on or off, but alternatively or in addition, may also pause or control configured to turn the device on or off, but alternatively or in addition, may also pause or control a a stimulation session. stimulation session.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 101611 101611 The device may in some instances be configured to couple to an electrode 1311. In In The device may in some instances be configured to couple to an electrode 1311. 1311 casing some instances, the electrode 1311 may be configured to couple to the device (e.g. bottom casing some instances, the electrode may be configured to couple to the device (e.g. bottom of the device) via a mating mechanism 1312. Each of the device (e.g. bottom casing of the of the device) via a mating mechanism 1312. Each of the device (e.g. bottom casing of the device) device) and the electrode may comprise a mating mechanism. The mating mechanism may and the electrode may comprise a mating mechanism. The mating mechanism may include, but are not limited to a snap on mechanism or a slide on mechanism. The mating include, but are not limited to a snap on mechanism or a slide on mechanism. The mating mechanism mechanism may utilize adhesives, magnets, or may allow for form-fit coupling. The mating may utilize adhesives, magnets, or may allow for form-fit coupling. The mating mechanism may allow for a permanent or temporary coupling. In some instances, the mating mechanism may allow for a permanent or temporary coupling. In some instances, the mating mechanism mechanism may enable the electrode and device to be removably coupled to one another such may enable the electrode and device to be removably coupled to one another such user. that that the device can be removed and attached to the electrode as desired by a user. the device can be removed and attached to the electrode as desired by a 101621 101621 The device may in some instances be configured to be coupled to wires and/or The device may in some instances be configured to be coupled to wires and/or 1313 1315 additional additional electrodes. electrodes. It is to be understood that while wires 1313 and additional electrodes 1315 It is to be understood that while wires and additional electrodes are shown in , it is not meant to be limiting. For example, the wires and additional are shown in , it is not meant to be limiting. For example, the wires and additional electrodes electrodes may be unnecessary and the device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to may be unnecessary and the device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to deliver electrical impulses via electrode 1311 which is directly coupled to the device 1300. deliver electrical impulses via electrode 1311 which is directly coupled to the device 1300.

Optionally, the device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to deliver electrical Optionally, the device may be programmed, or otherwise configured to deliver electrical impulses via both electrode 1311 and 1315. In some instances, electrical impulses may be impulses via both electrode 1311 and 1315. In some instances, electrical impulses may be generated on a pulse generator (e.g. on the PCB) and may be transmitted to wires (e.g. cables) generated on a pulse generator (e.g. on the PCB) and may be transmitted to wires (e.g. cables) 1305 The wires may comprise via via a connector 1305 such as a micro USB connector. The wires may comprise a 2 channel lead a connector such as a micro USB connector. a 2 channel lead cable. The wires may couple to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more electrodes, e.g. electrode 1315. In some cable. The wires may couple to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more electrodes, e.g. electrode 1315. In some instances, the electrode 1315 may be configured to couple to the wires via a mating mechanism. instances, the electrode 1315 may be configured to couple to the wires via a mating mechanism.

Each of the wires and the electrode may comprise a mating mechanism. The mating mechanism Each of the wires and the electrode may comprise a mating mechanism. The mating mechanism may include, but are not limited to a snap on mechanism or a slide on mechanism. The mating may include, but are not limited to a snap on mechanism or a slide on mechanism. The mating mechanism may utilize adhesives, magnets, or may allow for form-fit coupling. The mating mechanism may utilize adhesives, magnets, or may allow for form-fit coupling. The mating mechanism may allow for a permanent or temporary coupling. In some instances, the mating mechanism may allow for a permanent or temporary coupling. In some instances, the mating mechanism may enable the electrode and wires to be removably coupled to one another such that mechanism may enable the electrode and wires to be removably coupled to one another such that the wires can be removed and attached to the electrode as desired by a user. the wires can be removed and attached to the electrode as desired by a user. 10163.1 In some instances, electrical pulses generated at a PCB 1307 may be transmitted to a 101631 In some instances, electrical pulses generated at a PCB 1307 may be transmitted to a user. The PCB may comprise various components to enable delivery of electrical stimulation to user. The PCB may comprise various components to enable delivery of electrical stimulation to a user. illustrates components of EMS device, in accordance with a user. illustrates components of a portable EMS device, in accordance with a portable embodiments. In some instances, the various electronic components may be coupled to, or may embodiments. In some instances, the various electronic components may be coupled to, or may be a part of a PCB 1400. The PCB 1400 may be an example of a magnified view of PCB 1307 be a part of a PCB 1400. The PCB 1400 may be an example of a magnified view of PCB 1307 illustrated in . The various electronic components coupled to the PCB (or which is part illustrated in . The various electronic components coupled to the PCB (or which is part of of the PCB) may include, but are not limited to, a connector (e.g. a micro USB connector) 1401 the PCB) may include, but are not limited to, a connector (e.g. a micro USB connector) 1401 that enables connection to wires and/or electrodes, a battery 1403 that provides power to the that enables connection to wires and/or electrodes, a battery 1403 that provides power to the PCT/162017/00(383 PCT/1B2017/000383 EMS device, one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) EMS device, one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) 1405, 1405, sensor system 1407, 1407, a pulse sensor system a pulse 1411, a mating mechanism 1413, unit 1415, generator generator 1409, a button 1411, a mating mechanism 1413, a a processing unit processing 1415, and a and a 1409, a button communication module 1417. 1417. Each of the components described herein may or may not be communication module Each of the components described herein may or may not be Each of the herein may operatively operatively coupled to one another. Each of the components described herein may or may not be coupled to one another. components described or may not be electrically coupled to one another. electrically coupled to one another. 101641 101641 The The various components may enable delivery of a stimulation session, electrical various components may enable delivery of a stimulation session, electrical impulses, and/or electrical stimulation to a user. As one example, a user may designate a desired impulses, and/or electrical stimulation to a user. As one example, a user may designate a desired stimulation session, and/or may designate desired stimulation parameters using an application on stimulation session, and/or may designate desired stimulation parameters using an application on a a mobile device. For example, the user may designate a stimulation program targeted to 1) mobile device. For example, the user may designate a stimulation program targeted to improve muscular fatigue resistance (e.g. build endurance), 2) increase muscular strength and improve muscular fatigue resistance (e.g. build endurance), 2) increase muscular strength and 3) 4) improve power, power, 3) improve both muscular endurance and strength, 4) improve muscle recovery (e.g. improve both muscular endurance and strength, muscle recovery (e.g. through increased blood flow), or 5) potentiate muscles. Each of the stimulation sessions may through increased blood flow), or 5) potentiate muscles. Each of the stimulation sessions may comprise comprise different stimulation parameters, substantially as described throughout. Data or signals different stimulation parameters, substantially as described throughout. Data or signals may be generated in response to the execution of the application, and may be transmitted (e.g. may be generated in response to the execution of the application, and may be transmitted (e.g. wirelessly) wirelessly) to an EMS device. In some instances, a communication module to an EMS device. In some instances, a communication module 1417 1417 may be may be programmed, or otherwise configured to receive the signals and/or data transmitted from the programmed, or otherwise configured to receive the signals and/or data transmitted from the mobile device. The communication module may comprise any component that enables wired or mobile device. The communication module may comprise any component that enables wired or wireless wireless communication. For example, the communication module may comprise a Bluetooth communication. For example, the communication module may comprise a Bluetooth chipset, an antenna, and/or radios. chipset, an antenna, and/or radios. 101651 The 101651 The communication module may further relay the signals or data to a processing unit communication module may further relay the signals or data to a processing unit 1415, which may comprise one or more processors. The processing unit may in some instances 1415, which may comprise one or more processors. The processing unit may in some instances comprise an application specific integrated circuit. The processing unit may in some instances comprise an application specific integrated circuit. The processing unit may in some instances process the data or signals received (e.g., via the communication module). The processing unit process the data or signals received (e.g., via the communication module). The processing unit may optionally further execute one or more algorithms to implement a stimulation session. For may optionally further execute one or more algorithms to implement a stimulation session. For example, according to the data or signals received, the processing unit may further generate or example, according to the data or signals received, the processing unit may further generate or transmit signals or data to the pulse generator 1409 and/or battery 1403. 1403. The The pulse generator pulse generator transmit signals or data to the pulse generator 1409 and/or battery may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical pulses corresponding to the may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical pulses corresponding to the desired stimulation session and/or parameters. For example, the pulse generator may be desired stimulation session and/or parameters. For example, the pulse generator may be programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses accepting current from a programmed, or otherwise configured to generate electrical impulses by accepting current from a by battery or an electrical outlet. The generated pulses, or electrical impulses, may be transmitted to battery or an electrical outlet. The generated pulses, or electrical impulses, may be transmitted to the connector 1401 which may be coupled to a cable, such as a 2 channel lead cable. In some the connector 1401 which may be coupled to a cable, such as a 2 channel lead cable. In some instances, the connector 1401 may comprise a micro USB connector. The cable may in some instances, the connector 1401 may comprise a micro USB connector. The cable may in some instances instances be further coupled to electrodes. The cables may transmit the electrical pulses to the be further coupled to electrodes. The cables may transmit the electrical pulses to the PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 electrodes. The electrodes may further delivery the electrical stimulation, or the electrical pulses electrodes. The electrodes may further delivery the electrical stimulation, or the electrical pulses to to a user to implement the stimulation session. a user to implement stimulation session. 101661 Optionally, the connector may be configured to be coupled to a cable to recharge the 101661 Optionally, the connector may be configured to be coupled to a cable to recharge the 1403 to the EMS device. For battery battery 1403 which provides power, or energy, to the EMS device. For example, the battery may which provides power, or energy, example, the battery may provide power or energy to the communication module, the processing unit, the pulse generator, provide power or energy to the communication module, the processing unit, the pulse generator, and/or and/or sensor system 1407. The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sensor system 1407. The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user. In some instances, the sensor system may be programmed, or sense signals from the user. In some instances, the sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise otherwise configured to record signals from a surface of a muscle, e.g. when it is contracted. configured to record signals from a surface of a muscle, e.g. when it is contracted.

The signals may comprise The signals may comprise mechanical and/or electrical signals. For example, a mechanical and/or electrical signals. For example, a mechanomyogram (MMG), or low frequency vibration may be observed and/or recorded mechanomyogram (MMG), or low frequency vibration may be observed and/or recorded utilizing .1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or utilizing the sensor system. The sensor system may comprise '1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more sensors. The the sensor system. The sensor system may comprise more sensors. The sensor system may comprise any suitable approach for sensing the signals. For example, the sensor system may comprise any suitable approach for sensing the signals. For example, the sensor system may comprise accelerometers, gyroscopes, and/or microphones. In some sensor system may comprise accelerometers, gyroscopes, and/or microphones. In some instances, the accelerometer may be a 3 -axis accelerometer. The sensor system may be instances, the accelerometer may be a 3-axis accelerometer. The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user during a stimulation session. programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user during a stimulation session.

The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user The sensor system may be programmed, or otherwise configured to sense signals from the user even in the absence of a stimulation session. even in the absence of a stimulation session. 101671 1405. 101671 The The battery may provide power in some instances to LEDs 1405. The LEDs may be battery may provide power in some instances to LEDs The LEDs may be utilized to provide an indication of the device user. The LED may be programmed, or utilized to provide an indication of the device to a user. The LED may be programmed, or to a plurality of LED otherwise configured to display a different colors. For example, the may be otherwise configured to display a plurality of different colors. For example, the LED may be programmed, or otherwise configured to display different colors depending on a current status of programmed, or otherwise configured to display different colors depending on a current status of the device, e.g., when the device is paused, recharging, running a stimulation session, running the device, e.g., when the device is paused, recharging, running a stimulation session, running out of battery, etc. The light from the LED may in some instances be transmitted to an exterior out of battery, etc. The light from the LED may in some instances be transmitted to an exterior of the EMS device via one or more light tunnels. Optionally, the light tunnels may be a part of of the EMS device via one or more light tunnels. Optionally, the light tunnels may be a part of the housing for the EMS device. For example, the light tunnels may be a part of the upper casing the housing for the EMS device. For example, the light tunnels may be a part of the upper casing or lower casing described in . or lower casing described in . 10168.1 The PCB board may further comprise a 1411. The button may be an example of 101681 The PCB board may further comprise a button 1411. The button may be an example of button the simple interface 208 described in The button may be utilized for receiving an input the simple interface 208 described in The button may be utilized for receiving an input from a user. The button may be utilized for powering on the device and powering off the device. from a user. The button may be utilized for powering on the device and powering off the device.

Alternatively or in addition, the button may be utilized for resetting the EMS device, pausing a Alternatively or in addition, the button may be utilized for resetting the EMS device, pausing a stimulation session, resuming a stimulation session, and/or adjusting an intensity of the stimulation session, resuming a stimulation session, and/or adjusting an intensity of the stimulation session. stimulation session. 101691 101691 The PCB may further comprise a mating mechanism 1413. The mating mechanism may The PCB may further comprise a mating mechanism 1413. The mating mechanism may be substantially as described with respect to . In some instances, the mating mechanism be substantially as described with respect to . In some instances, the mating mechanism PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 may enable electrical impulses delivered to a user. For example, the mating mechanism may enable electrical impulses to be delivered to a user. For example, the mating mechanism to be may of the pulse electrical may allow coupling of the pulse generator with one or more electrodes, and the electrical allow coupling generator with one or more electrodes, and the impulses generated at the pulse generator may be delivered to a user through the mating impulses generated at the pulse generator may be delivered to a user through the mating mechanism mechanism and/or electrodes. and/or electrodes.

Computer Computer control systems and software control systems and software 101701 101701 The present disclosure provides computer control systems that are programmed to The present disclosure provides computer control systems that are programmed to implement the methods of the disclosure. shows a computer system 1501 that is implement the methods of the disclosure. shows a computer system 1501 that is programmed programmed or otherwise configured to operate an electrical stimulation device (e.g. EMS or otherwise configured to operate an electrical stimulation device (e.g. EMS 1501 device). device). The computer system 1501 can regulate various aspects of stimulation devices, systems The computer system can regulate various aspects of stimulation devices, systems and methods of the present disclosure, such as, for example, stimulation sessions or stimulation and methods of the present disclosure, such as, for example, stimulation sessions or stimulation 1501 program. The computer parameters. parameters. The computer system 1501 can execute a stimulation program. The computer The computer system can execute a stimulation system 1501 can be an electronic device of a user or a computer system that is remotely located system 1501 can be an electronic device of a user or a computer system that is remotely located with with respect to the electronic device. The electronic device can be a mobile electronic device respect to the electronic device. The electronic device can be a mobile electronic device such as a phone, IP,.kD, tablet, etc. such as a phone, WAD, tablet, etc. 101711 The computer system 1501 includes a central processing unit (CPU, also "processor" and 101711 The computer system 1501 includes a central processing unit (CPU, also "processor" and "computer processor" herein) 1505, which can be a single core or multi core processor, or a "computer processor" herein) 1505, which can be a single core or multi core processor, or a plurality of processors for parallel processing. The computer system 1501 also includes memory plurality of processors for parallel processing. The computer system 1501 also includes memory 1510 or or memory location 1510 (e.g., random-access memory, read-only memory, flash memory), memory location (e.g., random-access memory, read-only memory, flash memory), electronic storage unit 1515 (e.g., hard disk), communication interface 1520 (e.g., network electronic storage unit 1515 (e.g., hard disk), communication interface 1520 (e.g., network communicating with one or more 1525, such adapter) adapter) for communicating with one or more other systems, and peripheral devices 1525, such for other systems, and peripheral devices as cache, other memory, data storage and/or electronic display adapters. The memory 1510, as cache, other memory, data storage and/or electronic display adapters. The memory 1510, storage unit 1515, interface 1520 and peripheral devices 1525 are in communication with the storage unit 1515, interface 1520 and peripheral devices 1525 are in communication with the CPU 1505 through a communication bus (solid lines), such as a motherboard. The storage unit CPU 1505 through a communication bus (solid lines), such as a motherboard. The storage unit 1515 can be a data storage unit (or data repository) for storing data. The computer system 1501 1515 can be a data storage unit (or data repository) for storing data. The computer system 1501 can be operatively coupled to a computer network ("network") 1530 with the aid of the can be operatively coupled to a computer network ("network") 1530 with the aid of the communication communication interface 1520. The network 1530 can be the Internet, an internet and/or interface 1520. The network 1530 can be the Internet, an internet and/or extranet, or an intranet and/or extranet that is in communication with the Internet. The network extranet, or an intranet and/or extranet that is in communication with the Internet. The network 1530 in some cases is a telecommunication and/or data network. The network 1530 can include 1530 in some cases is a telecommunication and/or data network. The network 1530 can include one or more computer servers, which can enable distributed computing, such as cloud one or more computer servers, which can enable distributed computing, such as cloud computing. The network 1530 in some cases with the aid of the computer system 1501, can computing. The network 1530, in some cases with the aid of the computer system 1501, can implement a peer-to-peer network, which may enable devices coupled to the computer system implement a peer-to-peer network, which may enable devices coupled to the computer system 1501 to behave as a client or a server. 1501 to behave as a client or a server. 101721 101721 The CPU 1505 can execute a sequence of machine-readable instructions, which can be The CPU 1505 can execute a sequence of machine-readable instructions, which can be embodied in a program or software. The instructions may be stored in a memory location, such embodied in a program or software. The instructions may be stored in a memory location, such PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 as the memory 1510. The instructions can be directed to the CPU 1505, which can subsequently as the memory 1510. The instructions can be directed to the CPU 1505, which can subsequently program or CPU 1505 to program or otherwise configure the CPU 1505 to implement methods of the present disclosure. otherwise configure the implement methods of the present disclosure.

Examples of operations performed by the CPU 1505 can include fetch, decode, execute, and Examples of operations performed by the CPU 1505 can include fetch, decode, execute, and writeback. writeback. 101731 The CPU 1505 can be part of a circuit, such as an integrated circuit. One or more other [01731 The CPU 1505 can be part of a circuit, such as an integrated circuit. One or more other components components of the system 1501 can be included in the circuit. In some cases, the circuit is an of the system 1501 can be included in the circuit. In some cases, the circuit is an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). 101741 [0174] The storage unit 1515 can store files, such as drivers, libraries and saved programs. The The storage unit 1515 can store files, such as drivers, libraries and saved programs. The 1515 The computer storage unit 1515 can store user data, e.g., user preferences and user programs. The computer storage unit can store user data, e.g., user preferences and user programs. system 1501 in some cases can include one or more additional data storage units that are external system 1501 in some cases can include one or more additional data storage units that are external 1501, communication with to to the computer system 1501, such as located on a remote server that is in communication with the computer system such as located on a remote server that is in the computer system 1501 through an intranet or the Internet. the computer system 1501 through an intranet or the Internet. 101751 [0175] The computer system 1501 can communicate with one or more remote computer systems The computer system 1501 can communicate with one or more remote computer systems through the network 1530. For instance, the computer system 1501 can communicate with a through the network 1530. For instance, the computer system 1501 can communicate with a remote remote computer system of a user (e.g., an athlete, healthcare service worker, or trainer). computer system of a user (e.g., an athlete, healthcare service worker, or trainer).

Examples of remote computer systems include personal computers (e.g., portable PC) slate or Examples of remote computer systems include personal computers (e.g., portable PC), slate or tablet PC's (e.g., Apple® iPad, Samsung® Galaxy Tab), telephones, Smart phones (e.g., Apple® tablet PC's (e.g., Apple® iPad, Samsung® Galaxy Tab), telephones, Smart phones (e.g., Apple® iPhone, iPhone, Android-enabled device, Blackberry ti Android-enabled device, Blackberry®), or or personal digital assistants. The user can personal digital assistants. The user can access the computer system 1501 via the network 1530. access the computer system 1501 via the network 1530. herein can be 101761 [0176] Methods as described herein can be implemented by way of machine (e.g., computer Methods as described implemented by way of machine (e.g., computer processor) executable code stored on an electronic storage location of the computer system 1501, processor) executable code stored on an electronic storage location of the computer system 1501, such as, for example, on the memory 1510 or electronic storage unit 1515. The machine such as, for example, on the memory 1510 or electronic storage unit 1515. The machine executable or machine readable code can be provided in the form of software. During use, the executable or machine readable code can be provided in the form of software. During use, the code can be executed by the processor 1505. In some cases, the code can be retrieved from the code can be executed by the processor 1505. In some cases, the code can be retrieved from the storage unit 1515 and stored on the memory 1510 for ready access by the processor 1505. In storage unit 1515 and stored on the memory 1510 for ready access by the processor 1505. In some situations, the electronic storage unit 1515 can be precluded, and machine-executable some situations, the electronic storage unit 1515 can be precluded, and machine-executable instructions are stored on memory 1510. instructions are stored on memory 1510. [01771 The code can be pre-compiled and configured for use with a machine having a processer The code can be pre-compiled and configured for use with a machine having a processer adapted to execute the code, or can be compiled during runtime. The code can be supplied in a adapted to execute the code, or can be compiled during runtime. The code can be supplied in a programming language that can be selected to enable the code to execute in a pre-compiled or programming language that can be selected to enable the code to execute in a pre-compiled or as-compiled fashion. as-compiled fashion. 101781 Aspects of the systems and methods provided herein, such as the computer system 1501, 101781 Aspects of the systems and methods provided herein, such as the computer system 1501, can can be embodied in programming. Various aspects of the technology may be thought of as be embodied in programming. Various aspects of the technology may be thought of as "products" or "articles of manufacture" typically in the form of machine (or processor) "products" or "articles of manufacture" typically in the form of machine (or processor) - 58 PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 executable code and/or associated data that is carried on or embodied in a type of machine executable code and/or associated data that is carried on or embodied in a type of machine readable readable medium. Machine-executable code can be stored on an electronic storage unit, such as medium. Machine-executable code can be stored on an electronic storage unit, such as memory memory (e.g., read-only memory, random-access memory, flash memory) or a hard disk. (e.g., read-only memory, random-access memory, flash memory) or a hard disk.

"Storage" "Storage" type media can include any or all of the tangible memory of the computers, processors type media can include any or all of the tangible memory of the computers, processors or the like, or associated modules thereof, such as various semiconductor memories, tape drives, or the like, or associated modules thereof, such as various semiconductor memories, tape drives, disk disk drives and the like, which may provide non-transitory storage at any time for the software drives and the like, which may provide non-transitory storage at any time for the software programming. All or portions of the software may at times be communicated through the programming. All or portions of the software may at times be communicated through the Internet Internet or various other telecommunication networks. Such communications, for example, may or various other telecommunication networks. Such communications, for example, may enable enable loading of the software from one computer or processor into another, for example, from a loading of the software from one computer or processor into another, for example, from a management management server or host computer into the computer platform of an application server. Thus, server or host computer into the computer platform of an application server. Thus, another another type of media that may bear the software elements includes optical, electrical and type of media that may bear the software elements includes optical, electrical and electromagnetic waves, such as used across physical interfaces between local devices, through electromagnetic waves, such as used across physical interfaces between local devices, through wired wired and optical landline networks and over various air-links. The physical elements that carry and optical landline networks and over various air-links. The physical elements that carry such waves, such as wired or wireless links, optical links or the like, also may be considered as such waves, such as wired or wireless links, optical links or the like, also may be considered as media bearing the software. As used herein, unless restricted to non-transitory, tangible media bearing the software. As used herein, unless restricted to non-transitory, tangible "storage- media, terms such as computer or machine "readable medium" refer to any medium "storage" media, terms such as computer or machine "readable medium" refer to any medium that participates in providing instructions to a processor for execution. that participates in providing instructions to a processor for execution. 101791 many 101791 Hence, a machine readable medium, such as computer-executable code, may take many Hence, a machine readable medium, such as computer-executable code, may take forms, including but not limited to, a tangible storage medium, a carrier wave medium or forms, including but not limited to, a tangible storage medium, a carrier wave medium or physical transmission medium. include, for example, optical or Non-volatile storage media physical transmission medium. Non-volatile storage media include, for example, optical or magnetic disks, such as any of the storage devices in any computer(s) or the like, such as may be magnetic disks, such as any of the storage devices in any computer(s) or the like, such as may be used to implement the databases, etc. shown in the drawings. Volatile storage media include used to implement the databases, etc. shown in the drawings. Volatile storage media include dynamic memory, such as main memory of such a computer platform. Tangible transmission dynamic memory, such as main memory of such a computer platform. Tangible transmission media include coaxial cables; copper wire and fiber optics, including the wires that comprise a media include coaxial cables; copper wire and fiber optics, including the wires that comprise a bus within a computer system. Carrier-wave transmission media may take the form of electric or bus within a computer system. Carrier-wave transmission media may take the form of electric or electromagnetic signals, or acoustic or light waves such as those generated during radio electromagnetic signals, or acoustic or light waves such as those generated during radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) data communications. Common forms of computer-readable frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) data communications. Common forms of computer-readable media therefore include for example: a floppy disk, a flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, any media therefore include for example: a floppy disk, a flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, any other magnetic medium, a CD-ROM, DVD or DVD-ROM, any other optical medium, punch other magnetic medium, a CD-ROM, DVD or DVD-ROM, any other optical medium, punch cards paper tape, any other physical storage medium with patterns of holes, a RAM, a ROM, a cards paper tape, any other physical storage medium with patterns of holes, a RAM, a ROM, a PROM and EPROM, a FLASH-EPROM, any other memory chip or cartridge, a carrier wave PROM and EPROM, a FLASH-EPROM, any other memory chip or cartridge, a carrier wave transporting data or instructions, cables or links transporting such a carrier wave, or any other transporting data or instructions, cables or links transporting such a carrier wave, or any other medium medium from which a computer may read programming code and/or data. Many of these forms from which a computer may read programming code and/or data. Many of these forms PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 of computer readable media may be involved in carrying one or more sequences of one or more of computer readable media may be involved in carrying one or more sequences of one or more instructions instructions to a processor for execution. to a processor for execution. 101801 The computer system 1501 may be in communication with a stimulation (e.g., EMS) 101801 The computer system 1501 may be in communication with a stimulation (e.g., EMS) 1535. Although one 1535 1501 device device 1535. Although one stimulation device 1535 is shown, the computer system 1501 may be stimulation device is shown, the computer system may be in communication with a plurality of stimulation devices, e.g., as described in FIGs. 3 and 5. in communication with a plurality of stimulation devices, e.g., as described in FIGs. 3 and 5.

The The stimulation device 1535 may be as described elsewhere herein (e.g., EMS 200 of . stimulation device 1535 may be as described elsewhere herein (e.g., EMS 200 of . 101811 The computer system 1501 can include or be in communication with an electronic 1018111 The computer system 1501 can include or be in communication with an electronic display display (not shown) that comprises a user interface (UI) for providing, for example, one or more (not shown) that comprises a user interface (UI) for providing, for example, one or more 1535. Examples of controls controls or input elements to enable a user to control the stimulation device 1535. Examples of or input elements to enable a user to control the stimulation device LA's include, without limitation, a graphical user interface (GUI) and web -based user interface.

LA's include, without limitation, a graphical user interface (GUI) and web-based user interface. 101821 or 101821 Methods and systems of the present disclosure can be implemented by way of one or Methods and systems of the present disclosure can be implemented by way of one more algorithms. An algorithm can be implemented by way of software upon execution by the more algorithms. An algorithm can be implemented by way of software upon execution by the central central processing unit 1505. The algorithm may be executed in some instances once an processing unit 1505. The algorithm may be executed in some instances once an instruction from a user is received (e.g., through the computer system 1501), and may effect instruction from a user is received (e.g., through the computer system 1501), and may effect operation operation of the stimulation device 1535. The algorithm can receive one or more signals through of the stimulation device 1535. The algorithm can receive one or more signals through one or more sensors of the stimulation device 1535, and in some cases adjust the manner in one or more sensors of the stimulation device 1535, and in some cases adjust the manner in which stimulation is provided user through the stimulation device 1535. which stimulation is provided to a user through the stimulation device 1535. to a 101831 In 101831 In some examples, the algorithm can permit the user to communicate with various some examples, the algorithm can permit the user to communicate with various application programming interfaces (API's). The algorithm can execute or implement various application programming interfaces (API's). The algorithm can execute or implement various aspects aspects of methods provided herein, such as the methods of FIGs. 7-9. For example, the of methods provided herein, such as the methods of FIGs. 7-9. For example, the algorithm may be executed to generate the instructions (e.g. in form of data or signals) which is algorithm may be executed to generate the instructions (e.g. in form of data or signals) which is then wirelessly transmitted to an EMS device. The EMS device (e.g. processing unit of the EMS then wirelessly transmitted to an EMS device. The EMS device (e.g. processing unit of the EMS device) may further process the instructions to implement or execute various aspects of the device) may further process the instructions to implement or execute various aspects of the methods, such as the methods of FIGs. 7-9. Optionally, the algorithms may be executed to methods, such as the methods of FIGs. 7-9. Optionally, the algorithms may be executed to implement in whole, or in part, the methods of the present disclosure. For example, the implement in whole, or in part, the methods of the present disclosure. For example, the algorithms may effect implementation of steps 805 through 813 of method 800 in algorithms may effect implementation of steps 805 through 813 of method 800 in 10184.1 In some instances, the algorithm may be programmed, or otherwise configured to 10184.1 In some instances, the algorithm may be programmed, or otherwise configured to determine or select appropriate stimulation parameters to provide an effective stimulation determine or select appropriate stimulation parameters to provide an effective stimulation session. In some instances, the algorithm may be executed to provide random stimulation session. In some instances, the algorithm may be executed to provide random stimulation parameters such that a stimulation session provided to a user is better, or more efficient to parameters such that a stimulation session provided to a user is better, or more efficient to achieve a desired effect (e.g., build strength, endurance, relax, potentiate muscles, etc). achieve a desired effect (e.g., build strength, endurance, relax, potentiate muscles, etc).

Optionally, the algorithm may be executed to provide further instructions to the EMS device.

For For example, the via execution of the algorithm, instructions may be generated that instruct a example, the via execution of the algorithm, instructions may be generated that instruct a processor on board the EMS device to run a stimulation program, and a pulse generator may then processor on board the EMS device to run a stimulation program, and a pulse generator may then PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 generate generate electrical impulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, which is then electrical impulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, which is then another algorithm, transmitted transmitted to a user. As another example, via execution of the algorithm, instructions may be to a user. As example, via execution of the instructions may be generated that instruct a processor on board the EMS device to broadcast a signal or command generated that instruct a processor on board the EMS device to broadcast a signal or command over over a communication channel which is received by other EMS devices. The other EMS devices a communication channel which is received by other EMS devices. The other EMS devices may then run a stimulation program in response to the commands, and a pulse generator of the may then run a stimulation program in response to the commands, and a pulse generator of the other other EMS devices may then generate electrical impulses in response to execution of the EMS devices may then generate electrical impulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, which is then transmitted to a user. stimulation program, which is then transmitted to a user. 101851 101851 In some instances, the algorithms may be executed by a third party. For example, the In some instances, the algorithms may be executed by a third party. For example, the algorithms algorithms may be executed by a healthcare provider. The healthcare may provide an input (e.g. may be executed by a healthcare provider. The healthcare may provide an input (e.g. an instruction) to a cloud based platform, which may generate an instruction that is transmitted to an instruction) to a cloud based platform, which may generate an instruction that is transmitted to mobile device which algorithm. a a user's mobile device which then executes the algorithm. Execution of the algorithm may user's then executes the Execution of the algorithm may further further generate instructions that are transmitted to an EMS device. The instructions may generate instructions that are transmitted to an EMS device. The instructions may instruct instruct a processor on board the EMS device to run a stimulation program, and a pulse generator a processor on board the EMS device to run a stimulation program, and a pulse generator may then generate electrical impulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, which may then generate electrical impulses in response to execution of the stimulation program, which is is then transmitted to a user. then transmitted to a user. 101861 The computer system 1501 can execute an algorithm to provide a set of stimulation 101861 The computer system 1501 can execute an algorithm to provide a set of stimulation instructions. Such set of stimulation instructions may be transmitted (e.g. wirelessly) to a instructions. Such set of stimulation instructions may be transmitted (e.g. wirelessly) to a module of 1535 communication communication module of an EMS device 1535 and be received by a processing unit (e.g., of the an EMS device and be received by a processing unit (e.g., of the EMS device). The processing unit may or may not process the set of stimulations instructions EMS device). The processing unit may or may not process the set of stimulations instructions for transmission to one or and and further instruct a pulse generator to generate one or more pulses for transmission to one or further instruct a pulse generator to generate one or more pulses more electrodes or pads to deliver a stimulation session to the user. In some instances, the more electrodes or pads to deliver a stimulation session to the user. In some instances, the stimulation device 1535 may generate pulses which are delivered to a user or the stimulation stimulation device 1535 may generate pulses which are delivered to a user or the stimulation device may direct pulses generated from a pulse generate to the user. The one or more pulses device may direct pulses generated from a pulse generate to the user. The one or more pulses may include at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9, 10 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000, or may include at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000, or more pulses. more pulses. 101871 As used herein A and/or B encompasses one or more of A or B, and combinations thereof 101871 As used herein A and/or B encompasses one or more of A or B, and combinations thereof such as A and B. It will be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third" etc. may such as A and B. It will be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third" etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions and/or sections, these be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions and/or sections, these elements, components, regions and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms elements, components, regions and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one element, component, region or section from another element, are merely used to distinguish one element, component, region or section from another element, component, region or section. Thus, a first element, component, region or section discussed component, region or section. Thus, a first element, component, region or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region or section without departing from below could be termed a second element, component, region or section without departing from the the teachings of the present invention. teachings of the present invention.

PCT/162017/000383 PCT/1B2017/000383 101881 101881 The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments limiting only only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", and is not intended to be of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly It will be indicates indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or otherwise. further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," or "includes" and/or "including," when used in this specification, specify the "comprising," or "includes" and/or "including," when used in this specification, specify the presence presence of stated features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but of stated features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, regions, integers, steps, do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof elements, components and/or groups thereof 101891 101891 Furthermore, Furthermore, relative terms, such as "lower" or "bottom" and "upper" or "top" may be relative terms, such as "lower" or "bottom" and "upper" or "top" may be used herein to describe one element's relationship to other elements as illustrated in the figures. used herein to describe one element's relationship to other elements as illustrated in the figures.

It will It will be understood that relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the be understood that relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the elements in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the element in one elements in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the element in one of of the figures is turned over, elements described as being on the "lower" side of other elements the figures is turned over, elements described as being on the "lower" side of other elements would then be oriented on the "upper" side of the other elements. The exemplary term "lower" would then be oriented on the "upper" side of the other elements. The exemplary term "lower" can, can, therefore, encompass both an orientation of "lower" and "upper," depending upon the therefore, encompass both an orientation of "lower" and "upper," depending upon the particular orientation of the figure. Similarly, if the element in one of the figures were turned particular orientation of the figure. Similarly, if the element in one of the figures were turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements would then be oriented over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements would then be oriented "above" "above" the other elements. The exemplary terms "below" or "beneath" can, therefore, the other elements. The exemplary terms "below" or "beneath" can, therefore, encompass both an orientation of above and below. encompass both an orientation of above and below. 10190.1 While preferred embodiments of the present 101901 While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various skilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing the invention. Numerous different combinations of embodiments described herein are possible, the invention. Numerous different combinations of embodiments described herein are possible, and such combinations are considered part of the present disclosure. In addition, all features and such combinations are considered part of the present disclosure. In addition, all features discussed in connection with any one embodiment herein can be readily adapted for use in other discussed in connection with any one embodiment herein can be readily adapted for use in other embodiments herein. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention embodiments herein. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby. thereby.

Claims

1. A system for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the system comprising: a pulse generator structurally configured to generate electrical pulses in response to execution of a stimulation program; one or more pads in communication with the pulse generator, the one or more pads structurally configured to attach to the user and to transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user according to the stimulation program; and a processor and a memory, the memory storing non-transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, performs the steps of: communicating with one or more application programs linked to the user via an application programming interface, the one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program; obtaining information regarding the user from the one or more application programs, the information related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; analyzing the information regarding the user; producing a tailored stimulation program for the user based on analysis of the information, the tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user via the pulse generator, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenting the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and upon selection of the tailored stimulation program by the user, executing the tailored stimulation program with the pulse generator and the one or more pads.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein obtaining information regarding the user comprises communicating with a third party device utilized by the user.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising an electronic platform hosted by a server and including a web-based user interface for managing stimulation programs.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the web-based user interface permits the user to create or manipulate a stimulation program.

5. The system of claim 3, wherein a stimulation program created by the user is retrievable by one or more different users.

6. The system of claim 3, wherein the web-based user interface provides access to the tailored stimulation program and the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs differ in at least one of a stimulation frequency, a pulse width, a duty cycle parameters, a ramp up and a ramp down value, or a burst pulse parameter.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs include one or more of a drop foot assistance program, a rehabilitation program, a recovery program, a relaxation program, or an improved performance program.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the information regarding the user includes a location of the user.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the information regarding the user includes an activity of the user.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the information regarding the user includes a physiological measurement of the user.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the information regarding the user includes a health of the user based at least in part on one or more of a weight of the user and a body mass index (BMI) of the user.

13. A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the method comprising: communicating with one or more application programs via one or more application program interfaces (API) to obtain information on the user, the one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program, wherein the information is related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; analysing the information regarding the user; producing a tailored stimulation program for the user based on analysis of the information, the tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including at least one of a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle; presenting the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; receiving a selection of a stimulation program by the user from among the presented tailored stimulation program and the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; and upon receiving the selection of the stimulation program by the user, executing the stimulation program, wherein executing the stimulation program comprises: generating electrical pulses with a pulse generator according to the stimulation program; and transmitting the electrical pulses at one or more pads attached to the user and in communication with the pulse generator thereby stimulating the user according to stimulation program.

14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: sending information regarding the tailored stimulation program as a recommendation; and receiving a confirmation from the user to execute the tailored stimulation program.

15. The method of claim 13, further comprising recording the stimulation program for evaluation.

16. An electric stimulation device for stimulating a user, the electrical stimulation device comprising: a central body comprising: a processor and a memory, the memory storing non-transitory computer executable code embodied in a non-transitory computer readable medium, that, when executed by the processor, executes a tailored stimulation program having a beginning and an end with a plurality of electrical pulses therebetween for transmitting to the user, one or more of the plurality of electrical pulses including a customized pulse width and a customized duty cycle, wherein the tailored stimulation program is created by a platform in communication with the processor in response to information regarding the user received from one or more application programs including at least one of a health-related application program and a fitness-related application program, the information related to one or more of motion of the user and health of the user; a pulse generator structurally configured to generate electrical pulses in response to the stimulation program; and a user interface accessible on an external surface of the central body, the user interface comprising an actuatable mechanism configured to affect a state of the stimulation program wherein the non-transitory computer executable code, when executed by the processor, causes the user interface to present the tailored stimulation program alongside a plurality of predetermined stimulation programs for selection by the user, the tailored stimulation program different from the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs; one or more pads in communication with the central body, the one or more pads structurally configured to attach to the user and transmit the electrical pulses to stimulate the user according to the state of the stimulation program.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer executable code, when executed by the processor, further performs the steps of: providing a recommendation to the user to select the tailored stimulation program; and receiving a confirmation from the user before executing the tailored stimulation program.

18. The system of claim 1, wherein the computer executable code, when executed by the processor, further performs the step of: presenting, to the user, a plurality of controls for a selected stimulation program including at least pausing the selected stimulation program, resuming the selected stimulation program, increasing an intensity of the selected stimulation program, and decreasing the intensity of the selected stimulation program.

19. The system of claim 1, wherein the tailored stimulation program and the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs are made available to one or more other users in addition to the user.

20. The system of claim 19, wherein the tailored stimulation program and the plurality of predetermined stimulation programs are categorized or ranked based on one or more parameters thereof. PCT/1B