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Receiver used in marker localization sensing system using coherent detection

US6977504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2003
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V15/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A receiver for determining the location of a marker that is excited with an exciting waveform. A sensing array having coils is used to sense magnetic flux from the resonating marker. The coils provide inputs to the receiver. The receiver includes a correlation processor for analyzing the inputs in a coherent manner. The receiver determines the phase component of each of the inputs and compensates for differences.

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