Encapsulated endoscope system in which endoscope moves in lumen by itself and rotation of image of region to be observed is ceased
US7122001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B34/73
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An encapsulated endoscope system in accordance with the present invention comprises: an encapsulated endoscope that rotates to develop a thrust; a controller that moves the encapsulated endoscope in an intended direction of advancement; an imaging unit incorporated in the encapsulated endoscope; and an image processing unit that receives image data sent from the imaging unit, and produces an image, which results from rotation of the received image data, according to the rotational phase of the encapsulated endoscope.
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