Methods and equipment for the measurement of the three-dimensional distribution of the temperatures within dielectric means
First Claim
1. Instrument for non invasive measurement of a three-dimensional distribution of temperatures of dielectric objects, with the inclusion of human organs or other biological tissues, the instrument comprising sensors to determine the electromagnetic heat emission power data in a frequency range between radio wave radiation and infrared radiation, said sensors being mounted on supports, said supports being adjustable and movable in space, said sensors being positionable along pre-established directions to determine said three dimensional distribution of temperature, said instrument including a data storage and calculation system having an interface with said sensors, said electromagnetic heat emission power data measured by said sensors being sent through said interface to said data storage and calculation system, said data storage and calculation system producing as output a three-dimensional map of said temperature distribution.
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Abstract
A method and an apparatus for generating three-dimensional maps of temperature distribution throughout a dielectric object is disclosed. The apparatus uses radiometric sensors to detect radiation from various layers within the object over a range of wavelengths from radio waves through the infrared. The radiation emissions are linked to temperatures through the use of Planck'"'"'s Radiation Law, and a three-dimensional map of the temperature distribution is generated using Fridgolm intergrals. The device and method has application for early detection of cancer and is non-invasive.
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- 1. Instrument for non invasive measurement of a three-dimensional distribution of temperatures of dielectric objects, with the inclusion of human organs or other biological tissues, the instrument comprising sensors to determine the electromagnetic heat emission power data in a frequency range between radio wave radiation and infrared radiation, said sensors being mounted on supports, said supports being adjustable and movable in space, said sensors being positionable along pre-established directions to determine said three dimensional distribution of temperature, said instrument including a data storage and calculation system having an interface with said sensors, said electromagnetic heat emission power data measured by said sensors being sent through said interface to said data storage and calculation system, said data storage and calculation system producing as output a three-dimensional map of said temperature distribution.
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13. Instrument for non invasive measurement of a three-dimensional distribution of temperatures of dielectric objects, the instrument comprising sensors to determine the electromagnetic heat emission power data in a frequency range between radio wave radiation and infrared radiation, said sensors being mounted on supports, said supports being adjustable and movable in space, said sensors being positionable along pre-established directions to determine said three dimensional distribution of temperature, said instrument including a data storage and calculation system having an interface with said sensors, said electromagnetic heat emission power data measured by said sensors being sent through said interface to said data storage and calculation system, said data storage and calculation system producing as output a three-dimensional map of said temperature distribution.
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