Generating gating signals for thermal therapy
US8175676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of inducing thermal effect at a moving target includes receiving a first data characterizing a repeated motion of the moving target; processing the first data to determine a treatment plan, including determining a plan for directing a signal at the moving target; and controlling the signal directed at the moving target according to the treatment plan to induce a thermal effect.
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