Introduced here is an ingestible device comprising a capsule having a central axis therethrough, at least one propulsion component, and at least one motor configured to supply motive power to the propulsion component(s). The propulsion component(s) may be disposed at locations radially offset from the central axis. Upon receiving input indicative of a request to alter a position and/or an orientation of the ingestible device, the motor(s) can supply motive power to some or all of the propulsion component(s) to cause movement of the ingestible device.


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    Title :

    INGESTIBLE DEVICE WITH PROPULSION AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES


    Additional title:

    EINNEHMBARE VORRICHTUNG MIT ANTRIEBS- UND BILDGEBUNGSFUNKTION
    DISPOSITIF INGÉRABLE À MOYENS DE PROPULSION ET D'IMAGERIE


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    Publication date :

    2023-08-16


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A61B DIAGNOSIS , Diagnostik / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / H05K PRINTED CIRCUITS , Gedruckte Schaltungen



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