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Localized magnetic field transmitter

US11071471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2019
Grant dateJul 27, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2034/2053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to apparatuses for generating a magnetic field for tracking of a target object. Such an apparatus may include a localized magnetic field transmitter that generates a magnetic field and exhibits minimal X-ray absorption when used in proximity to a fluoroscopic imaging system, for example.

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