18038847. MARKER DEVICE AND MARKER DEVICE TRACKING simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
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MARKER DEVICE AND MARKER DEVICE TRACKING
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Inventor(s)
BERNHARD Gleich of HAMBURG (DE)
JÜRGEN ERWIN Rahmer of HAMBURG (DE)
MARKER DEVICE AND MARKER DEVICE TRACKING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18038847 titled 'MARKER DEVICE AND MARKER DEVICE TRACKING
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes a marker device that can be tracked by a reading system to accurately determine the position of a medical device. This is achieved by using a magnetic field generated by the movement of magnetic objects in a foam-like medium, which is oscillated by an externally applied excitation field.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Marker device for tracking position of medical devices - Magnetic field generated by movement of magnetic objects in foam-like medium - Oscillation of foam-like medium using an externally applied excitation field - Detection of magnetic field change to determine position of marker device
- Potential Applications:**
- Medical device tracking in surgical procedures - Navigation systems for medical devices - Monitoring tools for medical implants
- Problems Solved:**
- Accurate tracking of medical devices - Improved positioning during surgical procedures - Enhanced monitoring of medical implants
- Benefits:**
- Increased accuracy in medical device tracking - Improved patient outcomes in surgical procedures - Enhanced safety and efficiency in medical device monitoring
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include medical device tracking systems for hospitals, surgical navigation tools for healthcare facilities, and monitoring devices for medical implants in clinics.
- Questions about Marker Device Tracking:**
1. How does the marker device interact with the reading system to track the position of medical devices? 2. What are the advantages of using a magnetic field generated by magnetic objects in a foam-like medium for tracking purposes?
Original Abstract Submitted
A marker device to be tracked by a respective reading system is provided. which allows to track a position of a medical device with high accuracy using a magnetic field that is generated through movement of a plurality of magnetic objects in a foam-like medium. For this purpose, the foam-like medium is caused to oscillate using an externally applied excitation field. in particular an ultrasound excitation field. The movement of the plurality of magnetic objects causes a change in the magnetic field caused by the magnetic objects. This change may be detected by a respective magnetic response detector and used to determine the position of the marker device and. hence. the medical device.
