Ingestible Camera System and Related Methods
OwnerDavid Craig-Lloyd White, Christopher David Parkeinventors
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a novel endoscopic imaging capsule and related methods. The capsule comprises a controller which causes a camera module to capture and transmit images while still inside a patient's gastrointestinal tract, transferring them to a predesignated IP address that is accessible by external devices, allowing the images to be accessed much faster. The capsule also has a rectangular profile, with lighting elements arranged to emit light orthogonally to the rectangular profile, providing a brighter, more focused image. It can also be encased in a gelatinous film to facilitate easier swallowing.
Claims17
An ingestible camera apparatus, comprising:
- a waterproof housing having a rectangular profile;
- a camera module configured to capture images of a surrounding environment of the housing;
- one or more lighting elements arranged adjacent to the camera module and configured to shine light in a direction orthogonal to the rectangular profile of the housing;
- a power source disposed within the housing;
- a wireless communications module disposed within the housing;
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- a controller disposed within the housing, the controller being configured to:
- cause the camera module to capture one or more images;
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- package and transmit one or more of the stored images to a predesignated IP address via the wireless communications module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.