Motion detector for high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging
US4972836A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1989 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for detecting movement of an anatomical sample undergoing NMR imaging uses at least one optical sensor, each having an output responsive to the intensity of received illumination and each directed to view a selected portion of sample; and apparatus for monitoring the output of each sensor to detect a change therein responsive to movement of the sample.
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