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Implantable radio-frequency sensor

  • US 10,136,833 B2
  • Filed: 05/08/2017
  • Issued: 11/27/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A diagnostic apparatus, comprising:

  • a sealed case, comprising a biocompatible material and configured for implantation within a body;

    a first antenna and a second antenna, each antenna configured to;

    be implanted in the body in proximity to a target tissue,generate and transmit radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves through the target tissue to the other antenna, andoutput a signal in response to RF waves received from the other antenna; and

    processing circuitry, which is contained within the case and is configured to receive and process the signal from each antenna so as to derive and output an indication of a characteristic of the target tissue.

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