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Encapsulated image acquisition devices having on-board data storage, and systems, kits, and methods therefor

US8532349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2010
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of one aspect may include receiving an encapsulated image acquisition device having an internal memory. The internal memory may store images acquired by the encapsulated image acquisition device. The images may be transferred from the internal memory to an external memory that is external to the encapsulated image acquisition device. An image analysis station may be selected from among a plurality of image analysis stations to analyze the images. The images may be analyzed with the selected image analysis station. Other methods, systems, and kits are also disclosed.

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