Image detecting capsule device and manufacturing thereof
US10588496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0214
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Autonomous/self-powering image detecting systems and their manufacturing technologies are disclosed. An antenna is used to communicate signals. A first energy harvester is used to harvest energy from blackbody radiation, RF signals, movement/vibration, or combination thereof. A power management system is used which controls the energy flow to and from the energy-storage. An image sensor to take the image, a lens, and a transmitter to transmit the images to an outside device are also used in this invention. According to this preferred embodiment, an energy harvester harnessing energy from blackbody radiation from and within the body, is used to extract enough energy to increase the operation time and also to make precision of the image detecting system.
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