Alternating Current Waveform Control for Magnetic Field Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cancer treatment methods using magnetic fields face challenges in effectively inhibiting cancer cell growth, particularly for deep-seated cancer cells, due to limitations in applying strong magnetic fields with appropriate frequency components and intensity.
Innovation Solution
A power supply apparatus and magnetic field generation system that applies alternating currents with controlled waveform patterns, including multiple frequency spectrums, to generate an alternating magnetic field effective for inhibiting cancer cell growth, utilizing a coil configuration with cores to concentrate the magnetic field and a control unit to adjust the current waveform signals based on specific cancer types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single frequency magnetic field is applied to cancer cells, then the treatment protocol is simple, but the effectiveness against deep-seated cancer cells is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the magnetic field treatment into multiple frequency segments. Instead of using a single frequency, the system applies a first magnetic field at a first frequency and a second magnetic field at a second frequency, creating a segmented frequency approach that enhances effectiveness against deep-seated cancer cells while managing complexity through structured segmentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic frequency switching by alternating between different frequency components over time. The controller dynamically adjusts the frequency of the magnetic field based on predetermined patterns, allowing the system to adapt to different cancer cell types and depths, thereby improving treatment effectiveness without requiring overly complex static configurations.
2Reliability
If multiple frequency spectrums are applied to enhance treatment effectiveness, then cancer cell growth inhibition improves, but the control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic action by applying magnetic fields in alternating cycles with different frequency components. The controller switches between first and second frequency spectrums in a periodic manner, ensuring that each frequency component is applied for sufficient duration to be effective while maintaining overall system manageability through regular cyclic patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the frequency parameter of the magnetic field over time according to a predetermined waveform pattern. By systematically varying the frequency parameter between specific values, the system achieves enhanced treatment effectiveness for different cancer cell types and depths while maintaining control through predefined parameter transition rules.
3Length of stationary object
If strong magnetic fields are applied to reach deep-seated cancer cells, then penetration depth improves, but the frequency matching with cancer cells becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the frequency spectrum into multiple discrete components, each optimized for different penetration depths and cancer cell types. By dividing the overall treatment into multiple frequency segments, the system can simultaneously address both deep-seated and superficial cancer cells with appropriately matched frequency components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically adjusts the frequency spectrum to match the depth and type of cancer cells being treated. The controller modifies the frequency components in real-time based on treatment requirements, allowing optimal frequency matching for deep-seated cells when needed while maintaining the ability to treat superficial cells with different frequency characteristics.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enhances the effectiveness of cancer treatment by applying an alternating magnetic field with appropriate frequency and intensity, improving the inhibition of cancer cell growth even for deep-seated tumors, and allows for customizable treatment based on different cancer types.
Implementation Method 1
a power supply configured to apply an alternating current to a magnetic field generation apparatus
Implementation Method 2
a method of generating a magnetic field by a coil disposed near the patient's body surface to magnetically heat the patient's body
Implementation Method 3
heating therapy in which tumor cells are heated by dielectric heating or by generating heat in a target material by dielectric heating
Data Source
AI summary
A power supply apparatus includes a power supply configured to apply an alternating current to a magnetic field generation apparatus; and a controller configured to control the alternating current applied by the power supply. The controller controls the power supply to apply the alternating current having a waveform pattern including a plurality of current waveforms having different frequency spectrums from each other.