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Capsule type endoscope including magnetic drive

US8771175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Novineon Healthcare Technology Partners GmbH · DE

Inventors

Sebastian Schostek · Lörrach, DE
Fabian Rieber · Stuttgart, DE
Philipp Troebner · Lörrach, DE
Marc O. Schurr · Lörrach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 21, 2011
Grant date	Jul 8, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 23, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B34/73
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses a magnet driven capsule type endoscope comprising an image recording unit as well as an image data processing unit, a position sensor for providing data about the position of the capsule type endoscope with respect to the direction of gravitation, a data transmitting unit, an energy source for supplying the units and the sensor with energy and a permanent magnet. In accordance with the invention, the permanent magnet is arranged offset with respect to the center of gravity and to the geometrical center of the capsule type endoscope.

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