NovoCure‘s patent describes an apparatus and method for applying electric fields to a patient’s body using a sensor array and temperature sensors. The technology allows for precise adjustment of the electric fields based on temperature readings, potentially improving treatment outcomes. GlobalData’s report on NovoCure gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on NovoCure, Neuromodulation implants was a key innovation area identified from patents. NovoCure's grant share as of January 2024 was 28%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for apparatus to impose electric fields in body
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11883652B2) discloses an apparatus designed to impose electric fields through a target region in a patient's body. The apparatus includes a transducer array with multiple electrode elements for placement on the patient's body to provide TTFields through an alternating current waveform. A sensor array with temperature sensors is positioned near the electrode elements, connected to conductors for measuring temperature changes. A circuit provides a known amount of electricity to a temperature sensor, obtaining a corresponding electrical reading, which is used by a controller to adjust the alternating current waveform based on the temperature reading.
Furthermore, the apparatus includes a current source, multiplexers, and controllers to manage the flow of electricity to the temperature sensors. The circuit utilizes analog to digital converters, buffers, and amplifiers to process temperature readings effectively. The patent also details methods for selectively activating temperature sensors and adjusting the alternating current waveform based on temperature readings. Overall, the apparatus and method described in the patent aim to enhance the precision and effectiveness of imposing electric fields in a patient's body for therapeutic purposes.
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