Method, system and apparatus for monitoring target tissue temperatures
wherein temperature sensors are configured as passive resonant circuits
each with a unique resonating signature at monitoring temperatures
extending below a select temperature setpoint. The resonant circuits are
configured with an inductor component formed of windings about a ferrite
core having a Curie temperature characteristic corresponding with a
desired temperature setpoint. By selecting inductor winding turns and
capacitance values, unique resonant center frequencies are detectable.
Temperature monitoring can be carried out with implants at lower
threshold and upper limit temperature responses. Additionally, the lower
threshold sensors may be combined with auto-regulated heater implants
having Curie transitions at upper temperature limits.