Patent ID: 7965082
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A method for processing radio frequency signals of a magnetic resonance imaging system, said magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a body coil and a local coil, the method comprising: providing to said body coil the radio frequency signals to be transmitted and, with said body coil, coupling said radio frequency signals to said local coil; emitting said radio frequency signals from said local coil into a region to be examined; receiving, by said local coil, magnetic resonance signals from said region to be examined, and outputting said magnetic resonance signals from said local coil via a plurality of radio frequency cables; arranging in each of said coil units a decoupling component that eliminates coupling between said coil units; and eliminating the coupling between said coil units by means of said decoupling components during a phase for receiving the magnetic resonance signals.