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In-vivo extendable element device and system, and method of use

US6936003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2003
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 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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