It is supposed to be a trimming device--with each high voltage pulse the resistance of a special layer goes up or down (depending on the ingredients used to make it) a little. as soon as resistance hits a certain set point, the process stops.
the current source is 10mA, compliance range 5V. the resistor's cold end and current source are both referenced to ground, and so is the measurement circuit (a mcu). The 'hot' end of the trimmed resistor goes to the source of the high side switch AND to the current source via a reverse blocking diode.
I don't have a diagram yet, it's still only an idea, but i'm going to sketch something later on.
edit- added a rough sketch.