Microcontroller system for identifying RF coils in the bore of a magnetic resonance imaging system

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PATENT NO 7940047
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12277035

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A method and apparatus for identifying local RF coils in a MR system includes a microcontroller that is provided in the bore of the system. The microprocessor determines when local RF coils are connected, identifies the coils, and provides the information to an MR scanner. The controller is shielded to prevent electromagnetic interference.

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  • INVIVO CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hansen, John W Maple, CA 2 9
Richmond, Joshua L Toronto, CA 1 9
Sela, Gal Toronto, CA 100 2565
Wang, Han Toronto, CA 176 1151

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