SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY MANEUVERING A MAGNETIC MINIATURE DEVICE

A system configured to remotely maneuver a magnetic miniature device within a patient along a path conforming to a predetermined route is provided. The system comprises two coils, each configured to produce a magnetic field, and to be selectively pivoted about at least a first pivot axis within a fi...

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Hauptverfasser: SHPIGELMACHER, Michael, IFRIM, Costin, OREN, Eran
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A system configured to remotely maneuver a magnetic miniature device within a patient along a path conforming to a predetermined route is provided. The system comprises two coils, each configured to produce a magnetic field, and to be selectively pivoted about at least a first pivot axis within a first predetermined range of angles, a horizontal platform configured to support thereon the patient and to be disposed within the coils, and a controller configured to direct operation of the system. The predetermined range of angles constrains the system from maneuvering the miniature device along the route. The controller is configured to calculate a path comprising a plurality of segments, the path conforming to the route within a predetermined deviation. The controller is further configured to operate the coils within the predetermined range of angles to induce a magnetic field to maneuver the miniature device along the path.