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Magnetic resonance system, receiver & method of generating detecting and digitizing analog MR signals solely within the MR shielded environment

US7378844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/3692
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic resonance (MR) system and method for generating information about an object is provided. The MR system comprises at least one MR detector configured to sense a plurality of signals within a shielded environment and a digitizing circuit configured for digitizing the analog signals to generate digital signals. The MR detector, digitizing circuit is located within a shielded environment. The system further comprises a first transmission element configured for transmitting the plurality of digital signals to a plurality of electronic devices.

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