Vivo device and method of using the same
US10500127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The vibration capsule device includes a movement generation unit, a movement control unit, a wireless communication unit and a power supply. The movement control unit provides instructions to the movement generation unit, which generates movements in configurable frequencies and duty cycles. The power supply unit provides power to the movement generation unit through movement control unit, which also decides work period and rest period for the capsule device. The vibration capsule device further comprises a capsule movement detection unit, which comprises at least one sensor unit and provides information to the wireless communication unit.
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