Two wire oscillator system for determining body impedance

Details Two wire oscillator system for determining body impedance Two wire oscillator system for determining body impedance

2005-11-23

2010-10-05

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion

C600S554000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07809436

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for determining body impedance comprising: first and second electrodes suitable for being electrically coupled to the body; and a variable frequency relaxation oscillator coupled to the electrodes; wherein, the period of oscillation is indicative of the body impedance.

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