Magnetometer surgical device
US10898105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetometer-based metal detection device and methods of use are described. The device includes a proximal portion, a central body and a distal portion, and at least one magnetometer positioned within or on the distal portion. The at least one magnetometer includes at least one sensor capable of sensing a magnetic field in three orthogonal axes. Also described is a method of calibrating the device to achieve rotational invariance, and a method of determining a directionality or directional line along which a target metal object lies.
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