In-vivo sensing device with detachable part
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1. An in-vivo sensing device for sensing in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient comprising:
- a first part having a specific gravity of less than one or approximately one;
a second part having a specific gravity of more than one; and
a fastener detachably connecting the first part and the second part, said fastener configured to detach the first part and the second part during the passage of said device through said gastrointestinal tract;
wherein, when the first part and second part are connected, the specific gravity of the device is greater than one.
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Abstract
A device and system for in-vivo sensing having a relatively heavy part and a relatively light part such that the heavy and light part may be temporarily attached in-vivo. Detachment of the heavy part may be provided at a predetermined location along a body lumen. The light part upon detachment of the heavy part may for example float within a body lumen.
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1. An in-vivo sensing device for sensing in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient comprising:
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a first part having a specific gravity of less than one or approximately one; a second part having a specific gravity of more than one; and a fastener detachably connecting the first part and the second part, said fastener configured to detach the first part and the second part during the passage of said device through said gastrointestinal tract; wherein, when the first part and second part are connected, the specific gravity of the device is greater than one. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for in-vivo sensing comprising:
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an in-vivo sensing device for sensing in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient comprising; a first part having a specific gravity of less than one or approximately one; a second part having a specific gravity of more than one; and a fastener detachably connecting the first part and the second part, said fastener configured to detach the first part and the second part during the passage of said device through said gastrointestinal tract; wherein, when the first part and second part are connected, the specific gravity of the device is greater than one; an external receiver to receive wireless signals from the in-vivo device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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