In-vivo extendable element device and system, and method of use
US6936003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An in-vivo device, such as an autonomous imager or other suitable in-vivo device, includes a moveable arm, extendible element, or proboscis. The in-vivo device may include sensors, such as imagers, etc. The device may transmit sensing information via, for example, wireless transmission, or wired transmission.
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