Apparatus and method for light control in an in-vivo imaging device

an in-vivo imaging and apparatus technology, applied in the field of apparatus and method for light control in in-vivo imaging devices, can solve the problems of limited dynamic range, overexposure of the bright underexposure of the dark parts of the field of view, so as to achieve the effect of controlling and making the treatment more efficien

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2006-08-17
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Abstract

A device and method for for example operating an in vivo imaging device wherein the illumination is operated at a certain rate or range of rates, and images are transmitted from the device.
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[0001] The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 551,053, filed Sep. 23, 2005, entitled “Apparatus and Method for Light Control in an In-Vivo Imaging Device”, which is a national phase application of International Application PCT / IL2004 / 000265, entitled “Apparatus and Method for Light Control in an In-Vivo Imaging Device” filed on Mar. 23, 2004, which in turn claims priority from Israel patent application 155046, filed on Mar. 23, 2003, and in addition is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 202,608, filed Jul. 25, 2002, which in turn claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 307,603, filed Jul. 26, 2001, all of which are incorporated by reference in their entiretyBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Devices and methods for performing in-vivo imaging of passages or cavities within a body are known in the art. Such devices may include, inter alia, various endoscopic imaging systems and devices ...

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[0037] Various aspects of the present invention are described herein. For purposes of explanation, specific configurations and details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details presented herein. Furthermore, well known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the present invention.

[0038] Some embodiments of the present invention are based, inter alia, on controlling the illumination provided by the in-vivo imaging device based on light measurement which is performed within the duration of a single frame acquisition time or a part thereof.

[0039] It is noted that while the embodiments of the invention shown hereinbelow are adapted for imaging of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the devices and methods disclosed herein may be adapted for imaging other body cavities or spaces.

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