Method for activating an image collecting process
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1. A method for operating a swallowable imaging capsule, the method comprising:
- providing a swallowable imaging capsule inserted into a cup such that a portion of the swallowable imaging capsule is held by the cup and a portion of the swallowable imaging capsule protrudes from the cup such that the swallowable imaging capsule can be released from the cup by a user;
magnetically activating a light source of the swallowable imaging capsule while the swallowable imaging capsule is in the cup to illuminate at least once from outside a patient'"'"'s body for ensuring proper operation of the swallowable imaging capsule;
providing a reception system outside the patient'"'"'s body which receives output transmitted from the swallowable imaging capsule;
and transmitting an image of the area of interest to the reception system.
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Abstract
The present invention is a method for activating an image collecting process (step 34), comprising the steps of releasing the power source of a component essential to the image collecting process from an inhibition imposed by an external magnet, wherein the invention also provides suitable packaging for storing the imaging system having a magnet, designed for the inside of a body lumen.
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1. A method for operating a swallowable imaging capsule, the method comprising:
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providing a swallowable imaging capsule inserted into a cup such that a portion of the swallowable imaging capsule is held by the cup and a portion of the swallowable imaging capsule protrudes from the cup such that the swallowable imaging capsule can be released from the cup by a user; magnetically activating a light source of the swallowable imaging capsule while the swallowable imaging capsule is in the cup to illuminate at least once from outside a patient'"'"'s body for ensuring proper operation of the swallowable imaging capsule; providing a reception system outside the patient'"'"'s body which receives output transmitted from the swallowable imaging capsule; and transmitting an image of the area of interest to the reception system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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