SELF-CONTAINED DETECTION CAPSULE FOR INSERTION IN A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY
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1. A self-contained detection capsule configured to be inserted into the human or animal body, the capsule being free of a light source for illuminating the field of view, and comprising:
- an optical detector configured to detect a light emitted by bioluminescence or chemiluminescence, without light excitation of the field of view of the optical detector by the capsule, andmeans for at least one of recording, processing and transmitting data relating to the light detected by the optical detector.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a self-contained detection capsule (1) for insertion into a human or animal bodily canal, the capsule being free of a light source for illuminating the field of view, and comprising:
- an optical detector arranged to detect a light emitted by bioluminescence or chemiluminescence, without light excitation of the field of view of the optical detector by the capsule, and
- means for recording, processing and/or transmitting data relating to the light detected by the optical detector.
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49 Claims
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1. A self-contained detection capsule configured to be inserted into the human or animal body, the capsule being free of a light source for illuminating the field of view, and comprising:
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an optical detector configured to detect a light emitted by bioluminescence or chemiluminescence, without light excitation of the field of view of the optical detector by the capsule, and means for at least one of recording, processing and transmitting data relating to the light detected by the optical detector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 45)
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20. A self-contained detection capsule comprising:
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a casing which allows it to be inserted into the human or animal body, an optical detector with a light-amplifying structure, means for at least one of recording, processing and transmitting data relating to the light detected by the optical detector. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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30. A method of treating the human or animal body, in which:
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a self-contained detection capsule is inserted into the body, this capsule comprising at least one optical detector and at least one means for converting energy transmitted by induction into heat, information signaling the detection of a luminescence is received from the capsule, the capsule is subjected to afield which makes it possible to raise its temperature, for the purpose of destroying the cells responsible for the luminescence.
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31. (canceled)
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32. A method for checking the efficacy of a therapeutic treatment, in which:
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a self-contained detection capsule comprising an optical detector is inserted into the body, a marker is administered, a response of the body to this marker is detected by means of the capsule.
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33. (canceled)
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34. A method of viewing the human or animal body, comprising the step consisting in:
detecting a light originating from a bioluminescence or chemiluminescence reaction by means of an optical detector inserted into the body.
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42. A set of self-contained capsules, comprising:
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a first capsule configured to detect a light emitted by fluorescence, and comprising, to this effect, a light source for exciting the fluorescence, and a second capsule configured to release a fluorescent marker which binds to target cells.
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43. A method of viewing the human or animal body, comprising the step consisting in:
viewing a light originating from a bioluminescence or chemiluminescence reaction by means of a catheter inserted into a canal of said body.
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44. (canceled)
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46. A method of viewing the pancreas, in which an optical detector is inserted into the digestive canal, this optical detector being sensitive to a chemiluminescent or bioluminescent light emitted by the pancreas and viewed through a wall of the digestive canal by the optical detector.
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47. (canceled)
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48. A method of detecting the appearance of cancer cells, in which a self-contained detection capsule is inserted into the body, the capsule comprising a detector sensitive to a phenomenon linked to the appearance of cancer cells,
in which method the detector is periodically activated in order to detect the presence of said phenomenon.
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