Impedance measurements
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1. A method of measuring the impedance of a subject, the method including, in a measuring device including a processing system:
- a) causing one or more electrical signals to be applied to the subject using a first set of electrodes, the one or more electrical signals having four frequencies;
b) measuring electrical signals across a second set of electrodes applied to the subject in response to the applied one or more signals;
c) determining from the applied signals and the measured signals at least one measured impedance value at each of the four frequencies, wherein the four frequencies are;
i) 14 kHz;
ii) 57 kHz;
iii) 188 kHz; and
,iv) 679 kHz.
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Abstract
A method of determining frequencies for use in performing impedance measurements. The method includes determining estimates for parameter values representing an impedance response for at least one subject, using the estimated parameter values to determine a design and using the design to determine frequencies for use in impedance measurements.
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1. A method of measuring the impedance of a subject, the method including, in a measuring device including a processing system:
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a) causing one or more electrical signals to be applied to the subject using a first set of electrodes, the one or more electrical signals having four frequencies; b) measuring electrical signals across a second set of electrodes applied to the subject in response to the applied one or more signals; c) determining from the applied signals and the measured signals at least one measured impedance value at each of the four frequencies, wherein the four frequencies are; i) 14 kHz; ii) 57 kHz; iii) 188 kHz; and
,iv) 679 kHz. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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2. A method of measuring the impedance of a subject, the method including, in a measuring device including a processing system:
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a) causing one or more electrical signals to be applied to the subject using a first set of electrodes, the one or more electrical signals having four frequencies; b) measuring electrical signals across a second set of electrodes applied to the subject in response to the applied one or more signals; c) determining from the applied signals and the measured signals at least one measured impedance value at each of the four frequencies, wherein the four frequencies are; i) 14.1844 kHz; ii) 56.9201 kHz; iii) 187.5397 kHz; and
,iv) 679.1141 kHz.
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4. Apparatus for measuring the impedance of a subject, the apparatus comprising:
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a first set of electrodes; a second set of electrodes; and a processing unit; wherein the processing unit is configured to; a) cause one or more electrical signals to be applied to the subject using the first set of electrodes, the one or more electrical signals having four frequencies; b) measure electrical signals across the second set of electrodes applied to the subject in response to the applied one or more signals; and c) determine from the applied signals and the measured signals at least one measured impedance value at each of the four frequencies, wherein the four frequencies are; i. 14 kHz; ii. 57 kHz; iii. 188 kHz; and iv. 679 kHz. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. Apparatus for measuring the impedance of a subject, the apparatus comprising:
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a first set of electrodes; a second set of electrodes; and a processing unit; wherein the processing unit is configured to; a) cause one or more electrical signals to be applied to the subject using the first set of electrodes, the one or more electrical signals having four frequencies; b) measure electrical signals across the second set of electrodes applied to the subject in response to the applied one or more signals; and c) determine from the applied signals and the measured signals at least one measured impedance value at each of the four frequencies, wherein the four frequencies are; i. 14.1844 kHz; ii. 56.9201 kHz; iii. 187.5397 kHz; and iv. 679.1141 kHz.
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