Magneto-radar detector and method

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention is directed to a method of detecting a mechanically excited object at a harmonic frequency of a varying magnetic field utilizing radar motion sensors.
Another aspect of the present invention is directed to an apparatus for detecting a mechanically excited object at a harmonic frequency of a varying magnetic field utilizing radar motion sensors.
The present invention provides a system and method capable of detecting objects, such as, ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials capable of having an induced eddy current.
For example, the present invention can potentially be used to screen patients prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), e.
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, detect needles that may have been misplaced during surgical procedures.
The system can potentially track the location of a catheter inserted within a patient undergoing medical endoscopy, urethrascopy an/or cystoscopy.
It may be capable of detecting the perturbation of bio-materials, such as saline along the optic nerve.
It may also be implemented as a sensitive metal detector for use in treasure hunting and/or to detect dangerous objects such as mines in a battlefield or conductive explosive materials.
Accordingly, the present system and method provides a desired portable, cost effective, non-invasive arrangement, capable of detecting objects in a variety of commercial and non-commercial applications.