Abstract

The programming device (1) and the stimulating device (2) are capable of independent operation. An on-line link (3) enables them to be connected when they interact. The programming device (1) is used for editing memory cards (12) of the smart card type, designed to record complete treatment programs individualized per patient, when these cards are placed in a receiver (11) equipped with a connector (38) designed to interact with a connector (37) of this card (12). The stimulating device (2) is arranged to operate independently under the control of such a memory card placed in its receiver (25). The on-line link makes it possible, in particular, to modify by means of the keyboard (8) the program recorded on a memory card (12) and in the memory (7) of the programming device (1), in accordance with the reactions of the patient subjected to this program by means of the stimulating device (2), in order to individualize and adapt the program to each patient.When the stimulating device (2) is operating independently, the latter records times of use by the patient on the memory card (12) which controls the device, for purposes of monitoring observance.