公开(公告)号：US08439822B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12471985

申请日：2009-05-26

Applicant: Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Hidetake Segawa ,  Hironao Kawano ,  Ayako Nagase

Inventor： Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Hidetake Segawa ,  Hironao Kawano ,  Ayako Nagase

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00032 ,  A61B1/00158 ,  A61B1/00179 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/073

Abstract: A capsule endoscope includes a capsule-shaped casing and an imaging unit for taking an image of an inside of an organ in a state where the capsule endoscope is floating in liquid introduced inside the organ of a subject. Specific gravity of the capsule endoscope to the introduced liquid is ρ; a plane divides the capsule endoscope such that a volume ratio is to be ρ:1−ρ. A straight line that connects a center of volume of a portion whose volume ratio is ρ and a center of gravity of the capsule endoscope is substantially perpendicular to the plane. The center of gravity is present at a position farther distant from the plane than the center of volume. A surface of a boundary of a field of view that forms an angle of view of the imaging unit and the plane do not intersect outside the capsule endoscope.

Abstract translation: 胶囊型内窥镜包括胶囊型壳体和成像单元，其用于在胶囊型内窥镜漂浮在导入被检体的器官内部的液体的状态下拍摄器官内部的图像。 胶囊型内窥镜对引入液体的比重为rho; 平面将胶囊型内窥镜分割成体积比为rho：1-rho。 将体积比rho的部分的体积中心与胶囊型内窥镜的重心基本垂直的直线。 重心位于比体积中心更远离平面的位置。 形成摄像单元和平面的视角的视场边界的表面不与胶囊型内窥镜外侧相交。

公开(公告)号：US08343039B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12533466

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Hidetake Segawa ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Hironao Kawano ,  Seiichiro Kimoto

Inventor： Hidetake Segawa ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Hironao Kawano ,  Seiichiro Kimoto

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00032 ,  A61B1/0011 ,  A61B5/073

Abstract: A capsule medical device includes a capsule casing that contains an illumination board, an imaging board, a transmission board, and a control board on which functional components are mounted, and a sheet-like battery that supplies power to the functional components. The sheet-like battery is rolled up to be a pole shape and located between cutout parts of the imaging board, the transmission board, and the control board and the inner wall of the capsule casing.

Abstract translation: 胶囊型医疗装置包括胶囊型壳体，该胶囊型壳体包含照明基板，成像基板，传输基板，安装有功能部件的控制基板以及向功能部件供电的片状电池。 片状电池被卷起成为磁极形状并且位于成像基板的切口部分，传输板，控制板和胶囊壳体的内壁之间。

公开(公告)号：US08135371B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US11631069

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Ayako Nagase

Inventor： Ayako Nagase

IPC: H04B1/06 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00059 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B2560/0443 ,  A61B2560/045

Abstract: A receiving apparatus (2) includes a radio unit (2a) and a main receiving unit (2b) detachably connected with each other, the radio unit (2a) stores radio unit ID information (12a) as identification information to identify the radio unit itself, the main receiving unit (2b) stores a process condition table (16a) in which process conditions corresponding to the radio units are stored, the main receiving unit (2b) includes a setting controller (C1b) which serves as a setting controller that sets the process condition of the main receiving unit (2b), the setting controller (C1b) acquires the radio unit ID information (12a) from the radio unit (2a), selects the process condition of the main receiving unit (2b) corresponding to the acquired radio unit ID information (12a) from the process condition table (16a), and sets the selected process condition as the process condition of the main receiving unit (2b), so that, when a replaceable unit detachably connected to a shared unit is replaced with another replaceable unit, a process condition of the shared unit can be securely set for each replaceable unit.

Abstract translation: 接收装置（2）包括彼此可拆卸地连接的无线电单元（2a）和主接收单元（2b），无线电单元（2a）存储无线电单元ID信息（12a）作为识别信息以识别无线电单元本身 ，主接收单元（2b）存储其中存储与无线单元相对应的处理条件的处理条件表（16a），主接收单元（2b）包括设置控制器（C1b），设置控制器 主接收单元（2b）的处理条件，设定控制器（C1b）从无线单元（2a）获取无线单元ID信息（12a），选择对应于主接收单元（2b）的主接收单元（2b）的处理条件 从所述处理条件表（16a）获取的无线单元ID信息（12a），并且将所选择的处理条件设置为主接收单元（2b）的处理条件，使得当可拆卸地连接到共享单元的可更换单元是 取而代之 另一个可替换单元，可以为每个可替换单元牢固地设置共享单元的处理条件。

公开(公告)号：US20100224201A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12766045

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: Katsumi Hirakawa ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Katsuyoshi Sasagawa ,  Katsuya Suzuki ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Katsumi Hirakawa ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Katsuyoshi Sasagawa ,  Katsuya Suzuki ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/06 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/062 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B5/6861

Abstract: A body-insertable apparatus is inserted into a subject body and travels through the subject body and includes a magnetic field generator that generates a constant magnetic field; a covering member that covers the magnetic field generator and that is made of a biocompatible material; and a container that houses and seals the magnetic field generator covered by the covering member.

Abstract translation: 身体插入装置被插入到被检体内并穿过被检体，并且包括产生恒定磁场的磁场发生器; 覆盖构件，其覆盖所述磁场发生器并且由生物相容性材料制成; 以及容纳和密封由覆盖构件覆盖的磁场发生器的容器。

公开(公告)号：US20100016661A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12090688

申请日：2006-10-19

Applicant: Ayako Nagase ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Akira Matsui ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Ayako Nagase ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Akira Matsui ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B1/04 ,  H04B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/065 ,  A61B5/073

Abstract: An object of the invention is to receive, with a high sensitivity, a radio signal transmitted within a short time before a capsule endoscope reaches the stomach of a subject and acquire, in a satisfactory state, information on the interior of the subject such as image data picked up by the capsule endoscope. The receiving apparatus according to the invention includes a plurality of receiving antennas including a specified receiving antenna for receiving a radio signal from a capsule endoscope before the stomach is reached, a switching controller, an arrival determining unit and a mode switching unit. The switching controller performs a control operation for switching to and maintaining the receiving antenna in an initial mode or a control operation for switching to the receiving antennas in a normal mode. The arrival determining unit determines whether the capsule endoscope has reached the stomach or not. The mode switching unit instructs the switching controller to perform the control operation for switching to the initial mode, and upon determination that the stomach has been reached, gives the instruction to perform the control operation for switching to the normal mode.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是高灵敏度地接收在胶囊内窥镜到达对象的胃部之前的短时间内发送的无线电信号，并以令人满意的状态获取关于被摄体内部的信息，例如图像 数据由胶囊型内窥镜拾取。 根据本发明的接收装置包括多个接收天线，包括用于在到达胃之前从胶囊内窥镜接收无线电信号的指定接收天线，切换控制器，到达确定单元和模式切换单元。 开关控制器执行用于切换到接收天线的初始模式或用于以正常模式切换到接收天线的控制操作的控制操作。 到达确定单元确定胶囊内窥镜是否已经到达胃。 模式切换单元指示切换控制器执行切换到初始模式的控制操作，并且在确定已经到达胃之后，给出执行切换到正常模式的控制操作的指令。

公开(公告)号：US07570171B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11573430

申请日：2006-08-18

Applicant: Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Akira Matsui ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Ayako Nagase

Inventor： Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Akira Matsui ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Ayako Nagase

IPC: G08B23/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00055 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/002 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B2560/0475

Abstract: The invention provides a receiving apparatus that can suppress data loss when an antenna is detached. When a non-connection of an antenna is detected (step S103: Yes) after a recording operation is started (step S101: Yes), the receiving apparatus operates a warning unit to issue a warning to a user to the effect that the antenna is detached (step S105). Therefore, the receiving apparatus does not issue a warning (step S102) when there is no problem even when the antenna is detached, such as when an examination is not yet started (step S101: No). When the antenna is detached in a state that the use of the antenna is essential during an examination, the receiving apparatus notifies the user such as a subject about this fact, thereby prompting the user to correct the connection of the antenna. As a result, the data loss when the antenna is detached can be suppressed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种能够在天线分离时抑制数据丢失的接收装置。 在记录操作开始之后检测到天线的非连接（步骤S103：是）（步骤S101：是），接收设备操作警告单元向用户发出警告，使得天线为 分离（步骤S105）。 因此，即使当检查尚未开始时，即使天线被拆卸也没有问题，接收装置也不会发出警告（步骤S102）（步骤S101：否）。 在天线在检查中必须使用天线的状态下分离的情况下，接收装置向用户通知该事实，从而提示用户校正天线的连接。 结果，可以抑制天线分离时的数据丢失。

公开(公告)号：US20090002177A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11573430

申请日：2006-08-18

Applicant: Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Akira Matsui ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Ayako Nagase

Inventor： Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Akira Matsui ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Ayako Nagase

IPC: G08B23/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00055 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/002 ,  A61B5/07 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B2560/0475

Abstract: The invention provides a receiving apparatus that can suppress data loss when an antenna is detached. When a non-connection of an antenna is detected (step S103: Yes) after a recording operation is started (step S101: Yes), the receiving apparatus operates a warning unit to issue a warning to a user to the effect that the antenna is detached (step S105). Therefore, the receiving apparatus does not issue a warning (step S102) when there is no problem even when the antenna is detached, such as when an examination is not yet started (step S101: No). When the antenna is detached in a state that the use of the antenna is essential during an examination, the receiving apparatus notifies the user such as a subject about this fact, thereby prompting the user to correct the connection of the antenna. As a result, the data loss when the antenna is detached can be suppressed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种能够在天线分离时抑制数据丢失的接收装置。 在记录操作开始之后检测到天线的非连接（步骤S103：是）（步骤S101：是），接收设备操作警告单元向用户发出警告，使得天线为 分离（步骤S105）。 因此，即使当检查尚未开始时，即使天线被拆卸也没有问题，接收装置也不会发出警告（步骤S102）（步骤S101：否）。 在天线在检查中必须使用天线的状态下分离的情况下，接收装置向用户通知该事实，从而提示用户校正天线的连接。 结果，可以抑制天线分离时的数据丢失。

公开(公告)号：US20080318540A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US11571418

申请日：2006-08-29

Applicant: Masatoshi Homan ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Akira Matsui ,  Toshiaki Shigemori

Inventor： Masatoshi Homan ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Manabu Fujita ,  Akira Matsui ,  Toshiaki Shigemori

IPC: H04B1/18

CPC classification number: A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00057 ,  A61B1/041 ,  H04B7/0805

Abstract: The present invention is intended to be able to ensure detecting whether an open-circuit occurs to a feeder within short time with simple configuration. A receiving apparatus 2 according to the present invention receives image information transmitted from a capsule endoscope 3 through a coaxial cable and a receiving antenna selected and switched to from among coaxial cables 9a to 9d connected to receiving antennas 8a to 8d, respectively by a changeover switch 20. The receiving apparatus 2 includes a changeover switch 22, an open-circuit detecting circuit 23, and a control unit 26. The changeover switch 22 branches the coaxial cables 9a to 9d near the changeover switch 20, and selects and switches to one of the branched coaxial cables. The open-circuit detecting circuit 23 applies a direct-current voltage to the coaxial cable selected by the changeover switch 22 through a constant-current source 203, and detects whether an open-circuit occurs to the coaxial cable by determining whether a voltage of the coaxial cable is grounded. The control unit 26 controls the changeover switch 22 to perform selection/switching, and controls the open-circuit detecting circuit 23 to perform open-circuit detection synchronously with the selection/switching control over the changeover switch 22.

Abstract translation: 本发明旨在能够以简单的结构确保在短时间内检测进料器是否发生开路。 根据本发明的接收装置2通过同轴电缆和从与接收天线8a至8d连接的同轴电缆9a至9d中选择和切换的接收天线分别接收从胶囊型内窥镜3发送的图像信息，转换开关 接收装置2包括切换开关22，开路检测电路23和控制单元26.切换开关22将切换开关20附近的同轴电缆9a至9d分支，并选择并切换到 分支式同轴电缆。 开路检测电路23通过恒流源203对由切换开关22选择的同轴电缆施加直流电压，并且通过确定是否对该同轴电缆的电压进行判定来检测是否发生对同轴电缆的开路 同轴电缆接地。 控制单元26控制切换开关22进行选择/切换，并且控制开路检测电路23与切换开关22上的选择/切换控制同步地进行开路检测。

公开(公告)号：US07316647B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US10830846

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Tsutomu Nakamura ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Tetsuo Minai ,  Hatsuo Shimizu ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Katsuyoshi Sasagawa ,  Katsuya Suzuki ,  Masayuki Hashimoto ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Toshiaki Shigemori ,  Tsutomu Nakamura ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Tetsuo Minai ,  Hatsuo Shimizu ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Katsuyoshi Sasagawa ,  Katsuya Suzuki ,  Masayuki Hashimoto ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/0607 ,  A61B1/0684

Abstract: In a capsule endoscope illuminating units are disposed around an image capturing unit in such a manner that an optical axis of the illuminating units do not intersect with an optical axis of the observation unit, and illumination areas of the illuminating units overlap at substantially a central portion of an image capturing area of the image capturing unit.

Abstract translation: 在胶囊型内窥镜中，照明单元以照明单元的光轴不与观察单元的光轴相交的方式配置在摄像单元的周围，照明单元的照明区域在大致中央部重叠 的图像捕获单元的图像捕获区域。

公开(公告)号：US20070167743A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11528925

申请日：2006-09-28

Applicant: Takemitsu Honda ,  Katsumi Hirakawa ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Katsuyoshi Sasagawa ,  Katsuya Suzuki ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Takemitsu Honda ,  Katsumi Hirakawa ,  Seiichiro Kimoto ,  Ayako Nagase ,  Katsuyoshi Sasagawa ,  Katsuya Suzuki ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/6831 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B5/062 ,  A61B5/065 ,  A61B5/073

Abstract: An intra-subject position detection system includes a subject insertable device introduced into a subject, moving through the subject; and including a magnetic field generator that generates a magnetostatic field. The system also includes a position detecting device arranged outside the subject and obtaining position information of the subject insertable device inside the subject. The position detecting device also includes a magnetic field detector that is arranged on the subject at a time of use and detects a strength of the magnetostatic field output from the magnetic field generator; a reference sensor that derives a position of the magnetic field detector relative to a reference position on the subject; and a position deriving unit that derives a position of the subject insertable device inside the subject based on the magnetic field strength and the position of the magnetic field detector.

Abstract translation: 被摄物体内位置检测系统包括被引导到被检体内的被检体插入物，通过被检体移动; 并且包括产生静磁场的磁场发生器。 该系统还包括布置在对象外部的位置检测装置，并且获得被摄体内的被摄体插入装置的位置信息。 位置检测装置还包括在使用时被布置在被检体上的磁场检测器，并且检测从磁场发生器输出的静磁场的强度; 参考传感器，其导出磁场检测器相对于对象上的参考位置的位置; 以及位置导出单元，其基于磁场强度和磁场检测器的位置导出被摄体插入物体在被检体内的位置。