Multi-Channel Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) utilizing A.I. and IoT Technologies for Remote Tele-Treatment

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neuro-modulation technique that changes the excitability of brain nerves usually through two electrodes attached to the scalp. The weak current from anode to cathode regulates nerve excitability. tDCS cathode (c-tDCS) and anode (a-tDCS), this electrical current will over-polarize and depolarize the cell membrane potential, change the threshold of nerve cell excitement and increase the excitability of the cerebral cortex, its effect can be maintained for several minutes to several hours after stimulation. Recent studies have found that tDCS can improve motor performance, motor learning and stroke patients' motor performance in healthy adults. This paper proposes an IoT based multi-channel tDCS solution that supports practitioners to remotely carry out retrieval and analysis of patients' brain EEG as well as customization for corresponding tDCS treatment programs.