Capsule type endoscope control system
Disclosed is a capsule type endoscope control system which can move to any position, rotate or stop the capsule type endoscope in a human body by a remote control system outside the human body. There is provided a capsule type endoscope control system comprising: a medical capsule equipped with at l...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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18.07.2007
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Summary: | Disclosed is a capsule type endoscope control system which can move to any position, rotate or stop the capsule type endoscope in a human body by a remote control system outside the human body. There is provided a capsule type endoscope control system comprising: a medical capsule equipped with at least one permanent magnet, comprising a wireless transmission circuit for transmitting a series of signals to outside of the body; 2-DOF rotary joint unit for rotating an external permanent magnet in at least two directions, the external permanent magnet applying magnetic forces to the permanent magnets provided in the capsule; a distance sensor for measuring a distance between the external permanent magnet and a surface of the human body; a cartesian coordinate robot for moving the external permanent magnet; a bed for supporting the human body, the bed being able to roll within a certain degree; and a remote control unit outside the human body for controlling operations of the 2-DOF rotary joint unit, the bed and the cartesian coordinate robot. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: CN2005827391 |