Electrical stimuli capsule for control moving direction at the small intestine

S. H. Woo, J. Y. Jang, E. S. Jung, J. H. Lee, Y. K. Moon, T. W. Kim, C. H. Won, H. C. Choi, J. H. Cho

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Abstract

Recently, a capsule endoscope has been developed to observe images from the inside of intestine. Such a capsule endoscope does not have locomotion or hold method. To get proper diagnosis and medication, it is necessary to control the capsule from outside to guide locomotion. The designed and implemented capsule has feasibility to contract the small intestine by electrical stimuli through the electrodes. When the small intestine is contracted by electrical stimuli, the capsule can move to opposite direction, which means the capsule can go up and down in the small intestine. The implemented stimuli capsule always monitors excessive energy transmission and automatically shuts down the electrical stimuli to make it more secure. Additionally, the stimuli capsule goes on standby mode to save the battery, and it can be reset by comparator circuit which is connected to stimulus electrodes. To verify the design and implement the stimuli capsule, in-vitro experiments were performed with pig's small intestine.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Fourth IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering
Pages311-316
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2006
Event4th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering - Innsbruck, Austria
Duration: 15 Feb 200617 Feb 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Fourth IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering
Volume2006

Conference

Conference4th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityInnsbruck
Period15/02/0617/02/06

Keywords

  • Capsule endoscope
  • Change moving direction
  • Electrical stimuli
  • Improve moving speed
  • Locomotion

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