In vivo device and method for collecting oximetry data
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1. An autonomous in-vivo device comprising a device to measure oxygenation of hemoglobin in a blood stream.
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Abstract
An in vivo device and a method for collecting and measuring oximetry data in a body lumen, such as using a swallowable capsule. The in vivo device may include instruments for collecting oximetry data, for example an illuminator and an oximetry data detector.
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- 1. An autonomous in-vivo device comprising a device to measure oxygenation of hemoglobin in a blood stream.
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8. A system for measuring the oxygenation of hemoglobin in a blood stream, the system comprising:
- an autonomous in vivo device said in vivo device comprising an instrument to collect oximetry data; and
an external receiving unit to receive transmitted information. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
- an autonomous in vivo device said in vivo device comprising an instrument to collect oximetry data; and
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11. A method of in vivo measuring of oximetry, the method comprising:
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inserting an autonomous in vivo device into a body lumen; and
collecting measurements of oxygenated hemoglobin in a blood stream. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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- 17. A swallowable capsule comprising a unit to measure the oxygenation of hemoglobin in a blood stream.
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