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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2005
Paolo Dario, Leghorn, IT;
Arianna Menciassi, Pontedera, IT;
Cesare Stefanini, Cascina, IT;
Samuele Gorini, Montecalvoli, IT;
Giuseppe Pernorio, Pia, IT;
Dino Accoto, Andrano, IT;
Paolo Dario, Leghorn, IT;
Arianna Menciassi, Pontedera, IT;
Cesare Stefanini, Cascina, IT;
Samuele Gorini, Montecalvoli, IT;
Giuseppe Pernorio, Pia, IT;
Dino Accoto, Andrano, IT;
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A teleoperated endoscopic capsule for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes inside an animal body cavity, comprising a body () with a plurality of locomotion modules () placed on its surface, suitable for moving said body in the body cavity. The capsule also comprises an energy source inside said body and a microcontroller in the body () for actuating the locomotion modules () on the basis of commands teletransmitted by an operator. A video camera is then provided for capturing images controlled by said microcontroller and a transceiver system for receiving the commands teletransmitted by the operator and for transmitting the images gained through the video camera.