System and method for performing capsule endoscopy diagnosis in remote sites
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1. A method for performing capsule endoscopy on a patient located at a satellite site remote from a central site, comprising the steps of:
- initializing a recording device located external to the patient;
obtaining in-vivo data of the patient from a capsule swallowed by the patient, the in-vivo data being transmitted wirelessly from the capsule to the recording device;
providing the in-vivo data from the recording device to the central site; and
processing the in-vivo data at the central site.
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Abstract
A central site may provide downloading and processing services for a plurality of satellite sites that may perform capsule endoscope procedures. Processing may include reviewing image data acquired by a capsule endoscope and performing an at least partial analysis or review of the data reviewed. Health professions and/or physician in the satellite sites may prepare a report or diagnosis on the patient'"'"'s condition based on the review and analysis performed by the central site
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1. A method for performing capsule endoscopy on a patient located at a satellite site remote from a central site, comprising the steps of:
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initializing a recording device located external to the patient;
obtaining in-vivo data of the patient from a capsule swallowed by the patient, the in-vivo data being transmitted wirelessly from the capsule to the recording device;
providing the in-vivo data from the recording device to the central site; and
processing the in-vivo data at the central site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for performing capsule endoscopy comprising:
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a satellite site at which a patient located, the satellite site being provided with software for performing initialization of recording devices;
a recording device that has undergone an initialization process at the satellite site and which is located external to the patient, for receiving wirelessly and for storing in-vivo data generated by a capsule swallowed by the patient; and
a central site remote from the satellite site for analyzing in-vivo data stored in the recording device, only the central site being provided with software for processing the in-vivo data received from the satellite site. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for performing capsule endoscopy, the system comprising:
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a swallowable imaging capsule said capsule wirelessly transmitting image data;
a receiver/recorder to receive the image data;
an initializing device to initialize the receiver/recorder; and
a processor to process the received image data;
wherein the initializing device and the processor are at remote locations from each other. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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