Method for neural current imaging
US7840250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for neural current imaging. Electromagnetic fields produced unknown distribution of unknown sources in the body is sensed at a plurality of remote locations. The inverse problem is solved to produce a first fuzzy “image” of the sources. In addition, a standard imaging method, such as MRI, is used to independently image the body, to obtain a second fuzzy image of the sources. Additional independently obtained fuzzy images may also be provided. All or a selected subset of the images are pooled as components to form an enhanced image with greater resolution or clarity than the component images.
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