In-vivo imaging optical device and method
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1. An in vivo imaging device comprising:
- a viewing window behind which are positioned at least;
an illumination source;
an optical system;
an imager; and
a blocking element positioned to block light from the illumination source from reaching a pre-calculated spot on an internal surface of the viewing window.
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Abstract
The invention provides a device and method for in-vivo imaging, for example, using an in-vivo imaging device including an imager a lens and an illumination source, all positioned behind a single viewing window. The in-vivo imaging device may include an element to block light from reaching a known point on the inner surface of the viewing window, such known point being a point from which light will be internally reflected.
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1. An in vivo imaging device comprising:
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a viewing window behind which are positioned at least;
an illumination source;
an optical system;
an imager; and
a blocking element positioned to block light from the illumination source from reaching a pre-calculated spot on an internal surface of the viewing window.
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