Methods and apparatus for microagent control
US11657940B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/002
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment provides a method for controlling a microagent in a workspace. The method includes providing a plurality of magnetic sources and generating a rotating gradient magnetic field by activating the plurality of magnetic sources differently such that a driving force is created to drive the microagent towards an aggregation center in the workspace.
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