Device, method and system for activating an in-vivo imaging device
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1. An ingestible imaging device comprising:
- an imager;
a power source; and
an operating switch, wherein the operating switch is activated by radio frequency radiation prior to ingestion.
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Abstract
A device, system, and method for activating an ingestible imaging device with an RF radiation signal such that an imaging device that may be initially in a dormant state may be activated prior to ingestion by exposure to RF radiation The device may include an RF switch that may facilitate powering of one or more electrical components of the device when toggled. RF switch may also serve deactivate the ingestible imaging device.
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1. An ingestible imaging device comprising:
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an imager;
a power source; and
an operating switch, wherein the operating switch is activated by radio frequency radiation prior to ingestion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method altering the power state of an ingestible imaging device, the method comprising:
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irradiating the imaging device with an externally applied radio frequency radiation; and
in response to the irradiating, supplying power from a power source to an electrical component, wherein the power source and the electrical component are contained within the device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for activating an ingestible imaging device, the device comprising:
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a mechanically static operating switch; and
a generator of radio frequency radiation suitable to activate the operating switch, the generator being external to the device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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