Capsule endoscope
US8702593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a maneuverable capsule endoscope. A capsule body is input into an internal organ to take images of the inside of the internal organ. A fan unit is mounted on the body. A fan position-changing device changes a direction in which the fan unit discharges fluid. The fan unit is mounted inside a duct without damaging the inner wall of the internal organ. When input into the internal organ, the capsule endoscope can concentrically take images of a specific portion inside the internal organ, and can freely take images of a portion that is intended to be photographed.
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