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System and method for enhanced electrical impedance tomography

US10357178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2015
Grant dateJul 23, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2576/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method includes applying a plurality of currents to a plurality of electrodes disposed on a surface surrounding an anatomical region in a subject. Further, the method includes measuring a plurality of voltages generated in response to the plurality of currents. The method also includes selecting a coarse-scale basis corresponding to a response function associated with the plurality of electrodes. Moreover, the method includes determining simultaneously an internal admittivity corresponding to the anatomical region and a contact impedance corresponding to the plurality of electrodes based on the plurality of voltages and the coarse-scale basis. The method also includes reconstructing the diagnostic image based on the internal admittivity.

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