GB0502651D0 - Methods and apparatus for measuring the internal structure of an object - Google Patents

Methods and apparatus for measuring the internal structure of an object

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GB0502651D0
GB0502651D0 GBGB0502651.3A GB0502651A GB0502651D0 GB 0502651 D0 GB0502651 D0 GB 0502651D0 GB 0502651 A GB0502651 A GB 0502651A GB 0502651 D0 GB0502651 D0 GB 0502651D0
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Priority to JP2007554628A priority patent/JP5312802B2/ja
Priority to EP06704227A priority patent/EP1850743B1/en
Priority to PCT/GB2006/000303 priority patent/WO2006085052A2/en
Priority to US11/835,647 priority patent/US20080071169A1/en
Priority to JP2012243592A priority patent/JP5646574B2/ja
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/05—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
    • A61B5/0507—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves using microwaves or terahertz waves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/05—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B2562/00—Details of sensors; Constructional details of sensor housings or probes; Accessories for sensors
    • A61B2562/14—Coupling media or elements to improve sensor contact with skin or tissue
    • A61B2562/143—Coupling media or elements to improve sensor contact with skin or tissue for coupling microwaves

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  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
  • Measurement And Recording Of Electrical Phenomena And Electrical Characteristics Of The Living Body (AREA)
  • Radar Systems Or Details Thereof (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analysing Materials By Optical Means (AREA)
GBGB0502651.3A 2005-02-09 2005-02-09 Methods and apparatus for measuring the internal structure of an object Ceased GB0502651D0 (en)

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GBGB0502651.3A GB0502651D0 (en) 2005-02-09 2005-02-09 Methods and apparatus for measuring the internal structure of an object
JP2007554628A JP5312802B2 (ja) 2005-02-09 2006-01-30 物体の内部構造を測定する方法および装置
EP06704227A EP1850743B1 (en) 2005-02-09 2006-01-30 Methods and apparatus for measuring the internal structure of an object
PCT/GB2006/000303 WO2006085052A2 (en) 2005-02-09 2006-01-30 Methods and apparatus for measuring the internal structure of an object
US11/835,647 US20080071169A1 (en) 2005-02-09 2007-08-08 Methods and apparatus for measuring the internal structure of an object
JP2012243592A JP5646574B2 (ja) 2005-02-09 2012-11-05 物体の内部構造を測定する方法および装置

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