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In-vivo sensing device and method for producing same

  • US 7,647,090 B1
  • Filed: 12/30/2004
  • Issued: 01/12/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An in-vivo imaging device, said imaging device comprisingan imaging module comprising a housing having a window, said housing enclosing an image sensor, an illumination source, and a transmitter,a removable functional module configured to be attached to said imaging module and provide additional electrical power to said imaging module;

  • wherein said housing includes an attachment mechanism to attach to, and to provide electrical contact with, the removable functional module,wherein the imaging module is configured to operate independently of the removable functional module; and

    wherein, when attached, the imaging module and the removable functional module together form a swallowable in vivo sensing device having a shape of a capsule and retaining said capsule shape at all times while in vivo.

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