Electrophysiological analysis system
US8655443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/743
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides an electrophysiological analysis system, in particular for detecting pathological states. This system comprises: electrodes intended to be placed in different regions of the body that are well away from each other; an adjustable DC voltage source for generating successive DC voltage pulses varying in magnitude from one pulse to another, the duration of the pulses being equal to or greater than about 0.2 seconds; a switching circuit for selectively connecting a pair of active electrodes to the voltage source and for connecting at least one other high-impedance electrode; and a measurement circuit for recording data representative of the current in the active electrodes and potentials on at least certain high-impedance connected electrodes in response to the application of said pulses. The range of voltages covered causes, from one pulse to another, the appearance or disappearance of electrochemical phenomena in the vicinity of the active electrodes.
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