Method for measurement of electrical characteristics of tissue
US6584348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for measuring electrical characteristics of biological tissues includes an autonomous capsule with an external surface having openings, a plurality of electrodes located within the openings, and a processor in communication with the plurality of electrodes for generating electrical characteristics. A method for measuring electrical characteristics of biological tissues includes the steps of introducing into the digestive tract an autonomous electrode configuration, selecting sets of electrodes for measurement, introducing a current into the selected electrodes, collecting electrical data from the selected electrodes, and calculating electrical characteristics from the collected data.
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