Single coil magnetic induction tomographic imaging
US-9442088-B2 · Sep 13, 2016 · US
Methods for Assessing Health Conditions Using Single Coil Magnetic Induction Tomography Imaging
US2016235332A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016235332-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615137581-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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Methods for assessing a health condition of an individual using single coil magnetic induction tomography imaging are provided. A target area for medical imaging on a patient can be identified. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using a single coil. The plurality of coil property measurements can be performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the target area. The coil property measurements can be processed to generate an image of the conductivity distribution of the target area. The image can be analyzed to assess a health condition of the patient.
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1 . A method for assessing a health condition of a patient, the method comprising: identifying a target area on a patient for medical imaging; obtaining a plurality of coil property measurements of the target area using a single coil, the plurality of coil property measurements being performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the target area; processing the plurality of coil property measurements to generate an image of the conductivity distribution of the target area; and outputting the image for assessment of a health condition of the patient. 2 - 20 . (canceled)
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- Methods for assessing a health condition of an individual using single coil magnetic induction tomography imaging are provided. A target area for medical imaging on a patient can be identified. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using a single coil. The plurality of coil property measurements can be performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relat…
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