Multiple capsule camera apparatus and methods for using the same
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1. A multiple capsule camera apparatus, comprising:
- a plurality of capsule cameras;
wherein the capsule camera includes a control module to control capsule camera operations according to a schedule; and
wherein the schedule incorporates a factor of time differences associated with different times that the plurality of capsule cameras are swallowed.
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A multiple capsule camera apparatus is disclosed to enhance the rate of detection and/or extend the overall imaging period. The multiple capsule camera apparatus coordinates the operations of the camera according to a schedule so that one camera may enter an active mode when the other camera is anticipated to have a low battery level. The capsule cameras may also coordinate their operations by communication with each other through a wireless link. A base station may also be used to coordinate the capsule camera operations with a wireless link established between the base station and each capsule camera.
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1. A multiple capsule camera apparatus, comprising:
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a plurality of capsule cameras; wherein the capsule camera includes a control module to control capsule camera operations according to a schedule; and wherein the schedule incorporates a factor of time differences associated with different times that the plurality of capsule cameras are swallowed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A multiple capsule camera apparatus, comprising:
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a first capsule camera and a second capsule camera; wherein each of the capsule cameras includes a battery, an image sensor, illuminating LEDs, and a control module; the first capsule cameras further includes a first wireless communication module and the second capsule camera further includes a second wireless communication module, wherein a wireless link between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module is established; the control module controls capsule camera operations using information received from the wireless link; and the second capsule camera enter an active mode from a sleep mode after the first capsule camera is anticipated to run out of battery. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A multiple capsule camera apparatus, comprising:
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a plurality of capsule cameras, wherein the capsule camera includes a battery, an image sensor, illuminating LEDs, a first wireless communication module and a first control module; and a base station having a second wireless communication module and a second control module; wherein the second control module coordinates with the first control module through a wireless link between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module; the first control module controls capsule camera operations using information received from the base station through the wireless link; and one of said plurality of capsule cameras enters an active mode from a sleep mode when the base station receives a low battery status from another of said plurality of capsule cameras. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for operating multiple capsule camera, comprising:
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providing a plurality of capsule cameras, wherein the capsule camera includes a control module; and controlling capsule camera operations through the control module according to a schedule; and wherein the schedule incorporates a factor of time differences associated with different times that the plurality of capsule cameras are swallowed. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method for operating multiple capsule cameras, comprising:
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providing a first capsule camera and a second capsule camera, wherein each of the capsule cameras includes a battery, an image sensor, illuminating LEDs, and a control module, and the first capsule camera further includes a first wireless communication module and the second capsule camera further includes a second wireless communication module; establishing a wireless link between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module; and controlling capsule camera operations through the control module using information received from the wireless link; and wherein the second capsule camera enter an active mode from a sleep mode after the first capsule camera is anticipated to run out of battery. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method for operating multiple capsule cameras, comprising:
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providing a plurality of capsule cameras, wherein the capsule camera includes a battery, an image sensor, illuminating LEDs, a first wireless communication module and a first control module; providing a base station having a second wireless communication module and a second control module; establishing a wireless link between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module; coordinating with the first control module using the second control module through the wireless link; and controlling capsule camera operations through the first control module using information received from the second control module through the wireless link; and wherein one of said plurality of capsule cameras enters an active mode from a sleep mode when the base station receives a low battery status from another of said plurality of capsule cameras. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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