Skeletal method and arrangement utilizing electromagnetic waves
US10751026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The object of the invention is a skeletal method utilizing electromagnetic waves to be utilized at least in one of skeletal actuation, skeletal detection and skeletal therapy. In the method is performed at least one of first and second method steps, where in the first method step is generated by means of electromagnetic waves at least one mechanical wave in at least one generation location into the skeleton through soft tissue. In the second method step is detected by means of electromagnetic waves skeletal vibrations due to at least one mechanical wave, is recorded the detected at least one mechanical wave in at least one recording location to form mechanical wave information, and distance of said at least one recording location from said at least one generation location is known, and further in the second method step is determined skeletal properties based on at least one recorded signal.
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