Array system and method for locating an in vivo signal source

Details Array system and method for locating an in vivo signal source Array system and method for locating an in vivo signal source

2005-03-08

2009-11-17

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

C600S117000, C600S424000, C600S302000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07618366

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for localizing an in vivo signal source using a wearable antenna array having at least two antenna elements. The signal is received and a signal strength is measured at two or more antenna elements. An estimated coordinate set is derived from the signal strength measurements.

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