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Diagnostic method for detection of fluid changes using shielded transmission lines as transmitters or receivers

US8731636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2013
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H50/30
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A diagnostic system for monitoring changes in a medium is disclosed. The system includes a transmitter configured to generate and transmit a time-varying magnetic field into a medium responsive to a first signal. The system also includes a receiver positioned on an opposite side of the medium from the transmitter and configured to generate a second signal responsive to a received magnetic field at the receiver. The system also includes a processing unit configured to determine a phase shift between the transmitted magnetic field and the received magnetic field for a plurality of frequencies of the transmitted time-varying magnetic field.

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