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Array system and method for locating an in vivo signal source

US6904308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2002
Grant dateJun 7, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for localizing an in vivo signal source using a wearable antenna array having at least two antenna elements. The signal is received and a signal strength is measured at two or more antenna elements. An estimated coordinate set is derived from the signal strength measurements.

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