A further step beyond wireless capsule endoscopy
Abstract
Purpose
Aims to report on a new trend of research and development in the wireless capsule endoscope.
Design/methodology/approach
Presents a conceptual design of a wireless capsule endoscope having new features like navigation control, self‐propulsion, higher rate image transmission, acquisition of samples, application of medications and so forth.
Findings
The basic principle has been verified by experiments. Seems promising.
Research limitations/implications
Yet to need a lot of effort for commercialization.
Practical implications
If successful, it will provide another way of least invasive medical treatment that must reduce pain of patients drastically.
Originality/value
Taking advantage of the state‐of‐the‐art micro‐technology it suggests a further step beyond the current wireless capsule endoscope.
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Citation
Kusuda, Y. (2005), "A further step beyond wireless capsule endoscopy", Sensor Review, Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 259-260. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280510620105
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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