System and method for determining path lengths through a body lumen
US7865229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for determining the path length through a body lumen, for example to a specified location, is described. A location detection system may identify the location in space of an in-vivo device over time. A path-length detection unit may use data from the location detection system to determine a path traveled by an in-vivo device. A site of interest along that path may be identified. The distance of the site of interest from at least one end point of a body lumen may be determined.
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