System for determining relative distance(s) and/or angle(s) between at least two points
First Claim
1. A system for determining relative positions of body parts, the system comprising:
- a first implantable microelectronic device adapted to emit magnetic signals having a first frequency;
a plurality of second implantable microelectronic devices adapted to receive the magnetic signals having the first frequency;
a controller in communication with the first implantable microelectronic device and the plurality of the second implantable microelectronic devices.
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Abstract
Systems and method utilizing microelectronic devices for determining relative positions such as distances and/or angles between at least two points is described. The points may be locations of parts of the body such as the fingers on a person'"'"'s hand. A first microelectronic device is adapted to emit magnetic signals and at least a second microelectronic device is adapted to receive the magnetic signals, wherein a controller is adapted to communicate with the first and second microelectronic devices. The second microelectronic device and/or the controller are adapted to determine a distance and angle between the first and the second microelectronic devices based on the strength of the magnetic signals received by the second microelectronic device.
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12 Claims
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1. A system for determining relative positions of body parts, the system comprising:
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a first implantable microelectronic device adapted to emit magnetic signals having a first frequency; a plurality of second implantable microelectronic devices adapted to receive the magnetic signals having the first frequency; a controller in communication with the first implantable microelectronic device and the plurality of the second implantable microelectronic devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for determining relative positions of body parts, the system comprising:
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a first subsystem, comprising; a first implantable microelectronic device adapted to emit magnetic signals having a first frequency; a plurality of second implantable microelectronic devices adapted to receive the magnetic signals having the first frequency; a second subsystem, comprising; a third implantable microelectronic device adapted to emit magnetic signals having a second frequency; a plurality of fourth implantable microelectronic devices adapted to receive the magnetic signals having the second frequency; a controller in communication with the first implantable microelectronic device, the plurality of second implantable microelectronic devices, the third implantable microelectronic device and the plurality of fourth implantable microelectronic devices. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for determining relative positions of body parts, the system comprising:
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a first microelectronic device adapted to emit magnetic signals having a first frequency; a plurality of second microelectronic devices adapted to receive the magnetic signals having the first frequency;
said first and second microelectronic devices suitable for subcutaneous injection by an insertion tool;a controller in communication with the first microelectronic device and the plurality of the second microelectronic devices.
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