In-vivo sensing device with alterable fields of view

Details In-vivo sensing device with alterable fields of view In-vivo sensing device with alterable fields of view

2004-12-29

2009-12-01

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S160000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07625338

ABSTRACT:
A device and system for in-vivo imaging with changeable fields of view includes a capsule shaped housing having an external shell that is adapted to be swallowed and passed through a patient due to the housing having no physical connection to the outside. The housing encloses an imaging unit that includes an imager and an illumination source, and a rotatable structure to alter the field of view of the imaging unit. The rotatable structure includes a motor that rotates the imaging unit relative to the and within the external shell. External commands transmitted from outside a patient can control the rotatable structure.

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