Systems and methods for multispectral scanning and detection for medical diagnosis
US8971998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting biomaterial anomalies in a test subject for diagnosing existing and potential medical conditions. The general technique utilized is to expose a portion of the test subject to low doses of RF electromagnetic energy. Different biomaterials in a test subject may be differentiated and identified by characterizing their electromagnetic properties based on observed parameters, e.g., electromagnetic energy absorbed, thermal energy created, and electromagnetic energy emitted, during irradiation of the test subject. This invention allows for the efficient utilization of multiple frequency bands allowed by the FCC, as well as a more precise distribution of electromagnetic energy to the test subject.
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