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Capsule endoscope and capsule endoscope system

  • US 20050054897A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2004
  • Published: 03/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A capsule endoscope comprising:

  • a function executing unit which executes predetermined functions including capturing an image in a subject where the capsule endoscope is introduced;

    a package which encloses the capsule endoscope, and has an opening;

    a cover which covers the opening, and is made of a material reacting with a substance in the subject to expose the opening;

    a sensor which detects that the capsule endoscope is located in the subject, through the opening; and

    a driving controller which controls the function executing unit.

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