Energy management of a video capsule
First Claim
1. A method for reducing in-vivo image acquisition by an in-vivo imaging device, the method comprising the steps of:
- detecting motion of the device; and
if said motion is below a pre-determined threshold, disconnecting an imaging unit within said device.
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Abstract
An energy saving method for acquiring in vivo images of the gastro-intestinal tract is provided. A device, such as an autonomous capsule, includes at least one imaging unit; a control unit connected to the imaging unit and a power supply connected to the control unit. The control unit includes a switching unit and an axial motion detector connected to the switching unit. The axial motion detector detects the axial movement of the device and if the axial acceleration is below a pre-determined threshold, disconnects the power supply thereby preventing the acquisition of redundant images. A method for operation and use of the device is provided.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for reducing in-vivo image acquisition by an in-vivo imaging device, the method comprising the steps of:
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detecting motion of the device; and
if said motion is below a pre-determined threshold, disconnecting an imaging unit within said device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for reducing power consumption by an in-vivo imaging device, the method comprising the steps of:
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acquiring in-vivo images;
detecting the motion of the imaging device; and
if said motion is below a pre-determined threshold, disconnecting a power supply to said imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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