System and method for orientation and movement of remote objects
US9156169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/10004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed invention provides apparatus, systems, and methods for orientating an object in an enclosed area using a magnetic dipole deployed in the enclosed area and thereafter applying an external rotating magnetic field for applying a rotational force to the dipole along one or more selected axis. The external magnetic field is moved to manipulate object in the desired direction(s) of movement.
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