Self propelled device having a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system
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1. An in-vivo sensing device comprising:
- a sensor;
a duct disposed substantially within the device; and
a propulsion device including a magnetohydrodynamic device.
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Abstract
A sensing device includes a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system. The sensing device may be an in-vivo autonomous capsule with an imager, but may be another type of sensing device.
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18 Claims
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1. An in-vivo sensing device comprising:
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a sensor;
a duct disposed substantially within the device; and
a propulsion device including a magnetohydrodynamic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An in-vivo imaging device comprising:
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an imager;
a power source;
a transmitter;
a duct disposed substantially within the device; and
a magnetohydrodynamic device.
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