Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Technology Category/Market
Categories: Applied Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering, Assistive, Test Equipment & Design
Industry: Medical and Healthcare, Medical Device Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Oncology, Clinical Research, Healthcare Cost Reduction
Applications: Cancer Hyperthermia Treatment, Thermal Ablation Procedures, Non-Invasive Temperature Assessment, Image-Guided Microwave Hyperthermia, Clinical Oncology, Ultrasound System Integration, Medical Research, Healthcare Cost Reduction
Market: The global hyperthermia treatment for cancer market is estimated to be valued at US$ 99 M in 2017 and is slated to reach a market value close to US$ 160 M in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period (2017–2025).
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Problem Statement
- Lack of Real-Time Temperature Monitoring: Existing cancer hyperthermia treatments lack reliable real-time temperature monitoring, hindering their effectiveness.
- Costly Imaging Methods: Current imaging methods like CT and MRI for treatment monitoring are expensive, limiting their accessibility.
- Ultrasound Temperature Limitations: Ultrasound-based temperature monitoring has accuracy issues, especially at higher temperatures.
- Nakagami Imaging Challenges: Current Nakagami imaging lacks resolution and contrast, making interpretation difficult.
- The immediate patent disclosed here aims to solve these issues with an innovative, cost-effective, and accurate ultrasound-based temperature monitoring system.
Technology
- A system for real-time ultrasound-based temperature monitoring during microwave hyperthermia treatment is disclosed here in this present patent.
- It includes an ultrasound module for precise temperature estimation and a regularized imaging module that reduces variability in temperature measurements.
Key Features/Value Proposition
User Perspective:
- Real-time Monitoring: Provides real-time ultrasound monitoring for effective thermal treatments.
- Precision: Uses Nakagami parameter imaging for accurate temperature assessment.
- Non-invasive & Affordable: Offers non-invasive, cost-effective solutions for patients and healthcare.
Technology Perspective:
- Integration: Seamlessly integrates with ultrasound systems.
- Advanced Imaging: Utilizes Nakagami parameter imaging for temperature estimation.
- Efficiency: Real-time capabilities with low computational complexity.
Industrial Perspective:
- Market Potential: Addresses cancer treatment needs, creating market opportunities.
- Integration Appeal: Attracts ultrasound system providers seeking enhanced features.
- Cost Efficiency: Affordable alternative to MRI and CT-based monitoring methods.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact for Licensing
Research Lab
Prof. Arun K. Thittai
Department of Applied Mechanics
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF No: 1868;
- Application No: 201941020557
Technology Readiness Level
TRL – 4
Experimentally validated in lab.