Method and apparatus for blood flow measurement using millimeter wave band

Inventors

David Nelson, Michigan Technological University

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Abstract

A system and method that determines a blood flow rate in an area of a subject. The system includes a transmitter operable to transmit an electrical signal in the range of about 20 GHz to about 300 GHz to the area, a temperature sensor positioned adjacent the area, and a processor operable to determine the blood flow rate in the area based on the rate of change of temperature in the area as a result of the application of the electrical signal on the area and a power density value.

Patent Number

US 7,267,651 B2

Assignee

Board of Control of Michigan Technological Univ., Houghton, MI (US)

Application Number

10/831,742

Date Filed

4-23-2004

Certificate of Correction

No

Issue Date

9-11-2007

Disciplines

Biological Engineering | Engineering

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Nelson, David, "Method and apparatus for blood flow measurement using millimeter wave band" (2007). Michigan Tech Patents. 11.
https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/patents/11