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Method and system for controlling heat delivery to a target

  • US 6,671,535 B1
  • Filed: 12/20/2002
  • Issued: 12/30/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a data processing module having a plurality of input output nodes; and

    a memory having a plurality of input output nodes coupled to the plurality of input output nodes of the data processing module, wherein the memory stores operational instructions that cause the processing module to;

    receive input data from a detection device that interrogates a tissue portion with radiation as part of acquiring the input data, wherein the input data corresponds to a tissue portion and includes temperature sensitive information;

    determining at the data processor a property of the tissue portion based on temperature sensitive information, wherein operation of a heat generating device is to be based on the first characteristic; and

    displaying the first property to the operator of the heat generating device, wherein the value of the first property effects the operators control of the heat generating device.

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