Multi-functional, bi-directional communication telemetry capsule

Abstract

A multi-functional, bi-directional communication telemetry capsule for endoscopy is provided. The multi-functional, bi-directional communication telemetry capsule includes a capsule body insertable into a patient's body, a lens mounted on the capsule body, an imaging sensor installed in the capsule body to image a site of the patient's body viewed through the lens, a pH sensor, a biological potential sensing electrode, a stimulating electrode, a pressure sensor, a light emitter to emit light in front of the capsule body, the light intensity of the light emitter being externally controllable, a transmitter to wirelessly transmit an image signal generated by the imaging sensor, a pH signal generated by the pH sensor, a biological signal generated by the biological potential sensing electrode, and a pressure signal generated by the pressure sensor, a receiver to wirelessly receives an external control signal, and a control unit and a power source for the forgoing constitutional elements.

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