System and method for endoscopic optical constrast imaging using an endo-robot
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1. A method for performing endoscopic optical imaging using a capsule endoscope, comprising:
- navigating the capsule endoscope through a lumen of a patient that has been introduced with an optical contrast agent;
illuminating a portion of the lumen that is not penetrable by an external light source with light emitted from the capsule endoscope to enhance an image intensity of the portion of the lumen; and
powering the capsule endoscope with an externally applied magnetic field.
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Abstract
A system and method for endoscopic optical imaging using an endo-robot is provided. The method for performing endoscopic optical imaging using a capsule endoscope comprises: navigating the capsule endoscope through a lumen of a patient that has been introduced with an optical contrast agent; illuminating a portion of the lumen that is not penetrable by an external light source with light emitted from the capsule endoscope to enhance an image intensity of the portion of the lumen; and powering the capsule endoscope with an externally applied magnetic field.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for performing endoscopic optical imaging using a capsule endoscope, comprising:
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navigating the capsule endoscope through a lumen of a patient that has been introduced with an optical contrast agent;
illuminating a portion of the lumen that is not penetrable by an external light source with light emitted from the capsule endoscope to enhance an image intensity of the portion of the lumen; and
powering the capsule endoscope with an externally applied magnetic field. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for treating a pathology using a capsule endoscope, comprising:
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navigating the capsule endoscope through a lumen that has been introduced with a tumor-targeted contrast agent;
identifying a tumor in the lumen made visible by the tumor-targeted contrast agent using a viewing device of the capsule endoscope;
treating the tumor with phototherapy using an illumination device of the capsule endoscope; and
powering the capsule endoscope with an externally applied magnetic field.. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for performing endoscopic optical imaging, comprising:
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a capsule endoscope, comprising;
a linear magnet for enabling the capsule endoscope to be moved inside a lumen of a patient;
a camera for capturing images inside the lumen, an illuminator for illuminating the inside of the lumen;
a controller for controlling the camera and the illuminator;
a transceiver for performing one of transmitting the images captured by the camera and receiving commands from outside the patient; and
a power supply for receiving an inductive charge from an externally applied magnetic field; and
a magnetic control system, comprising;
a first and second magnet tube for generating the magnetic field for controlling the movement of the capsule endoscope inside the lumen, a gradient amplifier for changing the direction of the magnetic field;
a plurality of sensors for receiving location and orientation signals from the capsule endoscope;
a location measuring device for processing the location and orientation signals from the capsule endoscope; and
a control unit for controlling the movement of the capsule endoscope using the received location and orientation signals. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for performing an endoscopic examination using an endo-robot, comprising:
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administering a contrast agent to a lumen of a patient;
introducing the endo-robot into the lumen;
navigating the endo-robot through the lumen;
illuminating a portion of the lumen that is not penetrable by an external light source using the endo-robot;
identifying a tumor in the portion of the lumen using the endo-robot;
treating the tumor with phototherapy using the endo-robot; and
powering the endo-robot with an externally applied magnetic field.
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