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Lumen-traveling device

  • US 20070156211A1
  • Filed: 12/21/2006
  • Published: 07/05/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method implemented with a lumen-traveling device, comprising:

  • propelling the lumen-traveling device through a body lumen;

    at least intermittently permitting flow of fluid through the body lumen and past a fluid-contacting portion of the lumen-traveling device;

    detecting a condition of interest with a sensor on the lumen-traveling device;

    producing a response initiation signal with response initiation circuitry located at least in part on the lumen-traveling device at least partially in response to detection of the condition of interest; and

    performing an action with an active portion of the lumen-traveling device in response to the response initiation signal.

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