Capsule endoscope

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2004-08-31

2008-12-16

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S160000, C600S170000, C600S178000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07465271

ABSTRACT:
A capsule endoscope, including an omnidirectional lateral view optical system allowing observation of all directions as the objective optical system and also being capable of illuminating all the image pickup range satisfactorily, is provided. On a positioning plate inside the capsule, six LEDs are arranged at even angular intervals (60 degrees) with their light emitting surfaces facing a transparent cover of the capsule. The light emitting surface of each LED is placed at a position that is a prescribed distance β inwardly apart from the interior surface of the transparent cover of the capsule.

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