Capsule endoscope guidance system, capsule endoscope holder, and capsule endoscope
US7001329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/555
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A capsule endoscope guidance system including a member having an elongated flexible portion which can be guided to a desired position in a body cavity of a patient's body by manipulating a distal end portion of the member wherein the elongated flexible portion bends in accordance with an operation at a proximal end portion of the member, includes a capsule endoscope holding device, provided at a distal end of the elongated flexible portion, for removably holding a capsule endoscope; and a removal/attachment manipulation device provided on the proximal end portion, for manipulating removal and attachment of the capsule endoscope holding device.
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