Method and apparatus for detecting static magnetic fields
US6937906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3718
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for detecting magnetic fields in implantable medical devices. The apparatus includes a sensor adapted to provide at least one signal proportional to at least one vector component of a magnetic field. The apparatus further includes a circuit adapted to receive the signal and perform a predetermined action when a predetermined quantity exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
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