Endoscope, endoscope system having the same and endoscope control method
US8529436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope, an endoscope system having an endoscope, and an endoscope control method are disclosed. The endoscope includes: a main body and a buoyancy control device. The main body may be configured in the form of a capsule and include an image capturing unit for capturing image information. The buoyancy control device may control buoyancy by changing the volume of the main body. Images of various types of internal organs can be precisely captured.
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