A device and method for treating a subject is provided where electrical stimulation may be separately provided to each hemidiaphragm to cause diaphragm contraction. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The current activationdeactivation state of the array is converted into a digital signal that is reliably indicative of the current absolute position of the marker along the path. The thermoplastic tape is much thinner than the conventional paper tape so a roll of the plastic register tape contains about 4. A transfer source address generator includes a transfer source address register that stores a present value of the transfer source address, and a transfer source reload register that stores an initial value of the transfer source address. The fastener is configured to couple the cup, the seal, and the resilient element between the elongated suspension member and one of the frame member and the control arm.