Capsule endoscope and capsule endoscope system
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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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Abstract
A capsule endoscope includes 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; and a cover which covers the opening, and is made of a material reacting with a substance in the subject to expose the opening. The capsule endoscope also includes 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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1. A capsule endoscope comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A capsule endoscope system comprising:
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a capsule endoscope introduced into a subject; and
a receiving which is arranged out of the subject, and receives information obtained by the capsule endoscope, via wireless communication, wherein the capsule endoscope includes 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;
a driving controller which controls the function executing unit; and
a wireless transmitter which transmits information obtained by the function executing unit, the receiving device includes a wireless receiver which receives the information transmitted from the wireless transmitter; and
a processor which analyzes the information received. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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