Self propelled device
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1. A sensing device comprising:
- a sensor;
a duct disposed substantially within the device; and
a propulsion device disposed substantially within the duct.
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Abstract
A sensing device includes a propulsion system that is typically substantially or completely within the sensing device. The propulsion system may include, for example, a rotatable propeller. The sensing device may be an in-vivo autonomous capsule with an imager, but may be another type of sensing device. A separate propulsion system may be provided which may be attachable to, for example, a sensing device.
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34 Claims
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1. A sensing device comprising:
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a sensor;
a duct disposed substantially within the device; and
a propulsion device disposed substantially within the duct. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A sensing device comprising:
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a sensing means for collecting data;
a duct means for accepting and expelling fluid; and
a propulsion means for propelling fluid.
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22. A propulsion system for an in-vivo device, the propulsion system comprising:
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a body;
a duct disposed substantially within the body;
a propulsion device;
a motor; and
a connector capable of connecting to an in-vivo device. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A propulsion system for an in-vivo device, the propulsion system comprising:
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a duct means for accepting and expelling liquid;
a propulsion means for propelling liquid;
a motor means for operating the propulsion means; and
a connector means capable of connecting to an in-vivo device.
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33. An imaging device comprising:
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an imager;
a duct disposed substantially within the device;
a propulsion device disposed substantially within the duct; and
a motor capable of operating the propulsion device.
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34. A propulsion system for an in-vivo device, the propulsion system comprising:
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a duct disposed substantially within the system;
a receiver;
a propeller;
a motor; and
a connector capable of connecting to an in-vivo device.
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