Method for in vivo sensing
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1. A method for in vivo sensing of a body lumen, the method comprising:
- inserting a sensing device into a subject'"'"'s body lumen;
positioning the subject in a horizontal position; and
receiving data transmitted from the sensing device.
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Abstract
A method for in vivo sensing of a body lumen such as a lumen in the upper GI tract is provided. The method may include, for example, inserting a sensing device into a subject'"'"'s body lumen, positioning the subject in a horizontal or other suitable position, and receiving data transmitted from the sensing device.
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30 Claims
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1. A method for in vivo sensing of a body lumen, the method comprising:
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inserting a sensing device into a subject'"'"'s body lumen;
positioning the subject in a horizontal position; and
receiving data transmitted from the sensing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for imaging a subject'"'"'s esophagus, said method comprising:
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reducing saliva in the subject;
swallowing an autonomous imaging device; and
positioning the subject in a horizontal position. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for imaging a subject'"'"'s stomach, the method comprising:
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inserting an imaging device into the subject'"'"'s stomach;
positioning the subject on his back;
positioning the subject on his side. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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