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| Scientists' invention could lead to
battery-less pacemaker |
Scientists in India have invented a device which they believe could
lead to the creation of a pacemaker that can run without a battery
A team led by Dr A K Sood, physicist at the Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore, has developed what is claimed to be the world's first
'flow sensor'.
It automatically generates an electrical charge from flowing blood and
is so tiny it can be installed inside a blood vessel
The scientists believe the generation of electric charges gives the
sensor more flexibility than the devices currently available.
The sensor can be used to track blood flow inside arteries and veins in
real time
Dr Sood told the Deccan Herald "It opens up the possibility of many
exciting applications. We have applied for an Indian patent on the
technology and are planning to get an US patent as well."
Story filed: 16:17 Thursday 24th October 2002
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