18073816. MICRODEVICE AND REGISTRATION APPARATUS simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
Contents
- 1 MICRODEVICE AND REGISTRATION APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MICRODEVICE AND REGISTRATION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
MICRODEVICE AND REGISTRATION APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
BERNHARD Gleich of HAMBURG (DE)
JUERGEN ERWIN Rahmer of HAMBURG (DE)
MICRODEVICE AND REGISTRATION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18073816 titled 'MICRODEVICE AND REGISTRATION APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for microdevices and medical devices that can track medical devices in an ultrasound image while maintaining image quality. The microdevice includes a casing and a magneto-mechanical resonator with magnetic objects that transduce external excitation fields into mechanical movement, generating a changing magnetic response field. A pressure sensor is arranged to induce additional movement of the magnetic objects in response to an external ultrasound signal, altering the changing magnetic response field.
- Magneto-mechanical resonator with magnetic objects
- Transduction of external excitation fields into mechanical movement
- Pressure sensor for inducing additional movement in response to ultrasound signal
- Alteration of magnetic response field in dependency of ultrasound signal
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in medical imaging for tracking medical devices in real-time during ultrasound procedures. It could also be used in minimally invasive surgeries where precise device tracking is crucial.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately tracking medical devices in ultrasound images without compromising image quality. It also addresses the challenge of maintaining device visibility and position during procedures.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in device tracking, enhanced visualization during procedures, and increased efficiency in medical interventions. It can also lead to better patient outcomes and reduced risks associated with device misplacement.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include integration into ultrasound machines, medical device tracking systems, and surgical navigation tools. It could be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and medical device manufacturers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of electromagnetic tracking systems in medical imaging for device localization and navigation. Another could be the development of pressure sensors for detecting external stimuli in medical devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed in some embodiments are microdevices, medical devices and a registration apparatuses that allow for tracking of medical device(s) in an ultrasound image while maintaining the quality of the ultrasound image. The microdevice comprises a casing and a magneto mechanical resonator. The magneto mechanical resonator comprises at least two magnetic objects providing a permanent magnetic moment. The magneto mechanical resonator is adapted to transduce an external excitation field into a mechanical movement of the at least two magnetic objects relative to each other such that a changing magnetic response field is generated. A pressure sensor is arranged such that an external ultrasound signal induces an additional movement of the magnetic objects such that the changing magnetic response field is changed in dependency of the external ultrasound signal.
