公开(公告)号：US08041422B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US12172737

申请日：2008-07-14

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

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

IPC: A61N1/30

CPC classification number: A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/00032 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B1/00163 ,  A61B2560/0209 ,  A61B2560/0214

Abstract: An in-body information acquiring apparatus includes a function executing unit that realizes a predetermined function inside a body of a patient. A power-supply circuit includes a power unit that includes a cell and that outputs a first current and a first voltage; and a converter that converts the first current to a second current, which is a current required to operate the function executing unit for a predetermined time, and converts the first voltage to a second voltage, which is a voltage required to operate the function executing unit.

Abstract translation: 体内信息获取装置包括实现患者体内的预定功能的功能执行单元。 电源电路包括：电源单元，其包括电池并输出第一电流和第一电压; 以及转换器，其将所述第一电流转换为第二电流，所述第二电流是将所述功能执行单元操作预定时间所需的电流，并将所述第一电压转换为作为操作所述功能执行单元所需的电压的第二电压 。

公开(公告)号：US08036615B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11916151

申请日：2006-09-01

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

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

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/073 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/00055 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/7445 ,  G02B23/2476 ,  H04B7/0808 ,  H04B17/23 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: A portable simplified image display apparatus and a receiving system are provided, which can sensuously know the state of received strength of radio signals transmitted from a body-insertable apparatus, in either case of before examination or during examination. A viewer (7) includes a detector that detects received strength of a radio signal transmitted from a capsule endoscope (2) and a notifying unit that notifies the detected state of received strength in a display pattern such as a picture display of a capsule (41). Therefore, in either case of before examination or during examination, the state of received strength of radio signals transmitted from the capsule endoscope (2) can be sensuously known according to the notification result of the state of received strength. If it is during examination, supplementary observation can be performed based on an excellent received image by searching a site having strong received strength, thereby enabling contribution to satisfactory examination.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种便携式简化图像显示装置和接收系统，其可以在检查之前或检查期间在任何情况下可以敏感地知道从被检体内导入装置发送的无线电信号的接收强度的状态。 观察器（7）包括：检测器，其检测从胶囊型内窥镜（2）发送的无线信号的接收强度;以及通知单元，其以胶囊（41）的图像显示等显示图案通知检测到的接收强度状态 ）。 因此，在检查或检查的任一情况下，根据接收强度的状态的通知结果，能够感知到从胶囊型内窥镜（2）发送的无线信号的接收强度的状态。 如果在检查中，通过搜索具有强接收强度的部位，可以基于良好的接收图像进行补充观察，从而能够对令人满意的检查作出贡献。

公开(公告)号：US07912434B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US11631469

申请日：2005-06-23

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

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

IPC: H04B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B5/07

Abstract: To realize a receiving system that can excellently receive radio signals before and after a body insertable device, which is a radio signal source, is inserted into a subject, the receiving system has a first receiving antenna (1), a second receiving antenna (2), and a receiving apparatus (3). The first receiving antenna (1) is used when the body insertable device is outside the subject. The second receiving antenna (2) is used when the body insertable device is inserted into the subject. The receiving apparatus (3) performs a receiving processing on radio signals received through the first receiving antenna (1) or the second receiving antenna (2). In the receiving system, a receiving antenna connected to an antenna connector (13) provided in the receiving apparatus (3) is switched between the first receiving antenna (1) and the second receiving antenna (2) corresponding to a difference in propagation states of radio signals transmitted from the body insertable device before and after the body insertable device is inserted into the subject. Consequently, the receiving system that can excellently receive the radio signals before and after the body insertable device is inserted into the subject is realized.

Abstract translation: 为了实现在作为无线电信号源的身体可插入设备之前和之后能够优良地接收无线电信号的接收系统被插入到被摄体中，接收系统具有第一接收天线（1），第二接收天线（2 ）和接收装置（3）。 当身体可插入装置在对象外部时，使用第一接收天线（1）。 当身体可插入装置插入到被摄体中时，使用第二接收天线（2）。 接收装置（3）对通过第一接收天线（1）或第二接收天线（2）接收的无线信号进行接收处理。 在接收系统中，连接到设置在接收装置（3）中的天线连接器（13）的接收天线在第一接收天线（1）和第二接收天线（2）之间切换，对应于传播状态的差异 在身体插入装置插入被检体之前和之后从身体插入装置传送的无线电信号。 因此，可以实现在主体插入装置被插入到对象之前和之后能够良好地接收无线电信号的接收系统。

公开(公告)号：USRE41467E1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US10144381

申请日：2002-05-09

Applicant: Katsuyuki Saito ,  Akihiko Mochida ,  Kotaro Ogasawara ,  Noboru Kusamura ,  Makoto Tsunakawa ,  Hideki Tashiro ,  Shinji Yamashita ,  Kanichi Matsumoto ,  Wataru Ohno ,  Masahiro Hagihara ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Kuniaki Kami

Inventor： Katsuyuki Saito ,  Akihiko Mochida ,  Kotaro Ogasawara ,  Noboru Kusamura ,  Makoto Tsunakawa ,  Hideki Tashiro ,  Shinji Yamashita ,  Kanichi Matsumoto ,  Wataru Ohno ,  Masahiro Hagihara ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Kuniaki Kami

IPC: A62B1/04

CPC classification number: H04N5/232 ,  A61B1/00048 ,  A61B1/00114 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/042 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A camera control unit for processing a signal output from an imaging device incorporated in an endoscope is provided with an analog video signal output terminal through which a video signal is output to a monitor, and a digital video signal output terminal to which a still image-specific or motion picture-specific expansion unit is coupled in a freely detachable manner. By handling a release switch, a still image or motion picture can be recorded digitally. Even when the recorded image data is edited or subjected to any other processing, deterioration of image quality can be prevented. An imaging system having these advantages can be realized on a small scale.

Abstract translation: 用于处理从内窥镜中并入成像装置输出的信号的照相机控制单元设置有将视频信号输出到监视器的模拟视频信号输出端子和静止图像信号输出端子的数字视频信号输出端子， 特定或运动图像的扩展单元以可自由拆卸的方式耦合。 通过处理释放开关，可以数字地记录静止图像或动态图像。 即使记录的图像数据被编辑或进行任何其他处理，也可以防止图像质量的劣化。 具有这些优点的成像系统可以小规模地实现。

公开(公告)号：US20090118585A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11571511

申请日：2006-09-08

Applicant: Takemitsu Honda ,  Masatoshi Homan ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Takemitsu Honda ,  Masatoshi Homan ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00177 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B5/073

Abstract: In a capsule casing 16 as an exterior case that includes end cover casings 16a and 16b and body cover casings 16a and 16b, planar portions 16f and 16g are formed at portions of a circumferential surface of the body cover casings 16c and 16d, and imaging units 14a and 14b are arranged inside the capsule casing 16 at positions at which imaging inside of body cavities of a subject is possible through the planar portions 16f and 16g, thereby preventing a lens effect, eliminating image failures to improve images, and enhancing image quality.

Abstract translation: 在作为外壳的胶囊型壳体16中，包括端盖壳体16a，16b以及主体罩壳体16a，16b，在本体罩壳体16c，16d的周面的部分形成有平面部16f，16g， 14a，14b配置在胶囊型壳体16的内部，通过平面部16f，16g能够使被检体的体腔成像的位置成为可能，从而防止透镜效果，消除图像失真，提高图像质量。

公开(公告)号：US20090012357A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US11658552

申请日：2005-08-05

Applicant: Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Masatoshi Homan ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Masatoshi Homan ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/041 ,  A61B5/065

Abstract: A capsule endoscope 2 includes a partial-image acquiring unit that has a field of vision of 360° around a central axis in a longitudinal direction (moving direction), and acquires a plurality of partial image data on inner circumferential areas 28a, 28b and the like according to a movement of the capsule endoscope 2. On the other hand, the capsule endoscope 2 is configured to acquire position related data based on which positions Z(t1) and Z(t2) at which the respective partial image data is acquired can be calculated, and enables a receiving apparatus or the like to constitute overall image data based on the partial image data and the position related data, whereby an overall image of a predetermined imaging target in a body of a subject is acquired with simple constitution while suppressing an increase in data amount.

Abstract translation: 胶囊型内窥镜2包括在长度方向（移动方向）上具有围绕中心轴360度的视野的局部图像获取单元，并且获取内周区域28a，28b上的多个部分图像数据， 像胶囊型内窥镜2的移动一样。另一方面，胶囊型内窥镜2构成为基于哪个位置Z（t1）和Z（t2）能够取得各部位图像数据的位置相关的数据 并且使得接收装置等能够基于部分图像数据和位置相关数据构成整体图像数据，由此以简单的结构获取被摄体的预定成像目标的整体图像，同时抑制 数据量增加。

公开(公告)号：US20080188712A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11631275

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Hatsuo Shimizu ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Masayuki Hashimoto ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Hatsuo Shimizu ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Masayuki Hashimoto ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/073 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00029 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B2560/0219

Abstract: A transmitting and receiving apparatus (2) that transmits a radio signal to a capsule endoscope includes: a transmitting level determining unit (25) disposed near a transmitting resonance circuit (22); a frequency controller (26) that controls an oscillation frequency based on a result of determination executed by the transmitting level determining unit (25); and a frequency variable oscillator (16) that changes the oscillation frequency, based on the control of the frequency controller (26). By changing the oscillation frequency so that a transmission level becomes large, the oscillation frequency can be changed so as to decrease a frequency difference between the oscillation frequency and the resonance frequency of the resonance circuit (22) that changes along a variation in a self inductance value of a coil (24).

Abstract translation: 向胶囊型内窥镜发送无线信号的发送接收装置（2）包括：发送电平判定部（25），配置在发送用谐振电路（22）附近; 频率控制器（26），其基于由发送电平确定单元（25）执行的确定结果来控制振荡频率; 以及基于频率控制器（26）的控制来改变振荡频率的变频振荡器（16）。 通过改变振荡频率使传输电平变大，可以改变振荡频率，以便降低谐振电路（22）的振荡频率和谐振频率之间的频率差，其随自感变化而变化 线圈（24）的值。

公开(公告)号：US20080021270A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11631353

申请日：2005-07-05

Applicant: Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Masatoshi Homan ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

Inventor： Hiroshi Suzushima ,  Noriyuki Fujimori ,  Tatsuya Orihara ,  Masatoshi Homan ,  Takemitsu Honda ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi

IPC: A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00177 ,  A61B1/041

Abstract: In a capsule endoscope that functions as one example of a body insertable apparatus, a first imaging mechanism, a second imaging mechanism, a data generator, and a timing controller are provided on a same imaging board. The first imaging mechanism and the second imaging mechanism are arranged inside an outer casing member that determines an outer shape of the capsule endoscope. The data generator generates image data based on electric signals obtained by the imaging mechanisms. The timing controller controls driving timings of the first imaging mechanism, the second imaging mechanism, and the data generator. Since the aforementioned elements are formed on the same board, increase in number of the board can be suppressed.

Abstract translation: 在作为身体插入装置的一个例子的胶囊型内窥镜中，在同一成像基板上设置有第一摄像机构，第二摄像机构，数据发生器，定时控制器。 第一成像机构和第二摄像机构配置在决定胶囊型内窥镜的外形的外壳部件的内部。 数据发生器基于由成像机构获得的电信号生成图像数据。 定时控制器控制第一成像机构，第二成像机构和数据发生器的驱动定时。 由于上述元件形成在同一板上，因此可以抑制板数量的增加。

公开(公告)号：US20070260116A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11779353

申请日：2007-07-18

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

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

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/00016 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B2560/0209

Abstract: A remaining-power-amount recognizing circuit 20 provided within a capsule endoscope 2 recognizes a remaining power amount of a body-insertable apparatus (capsule endoscope 2), and superimposes information of the remaining power amount on a transmission signal. An RF transmitting unit 15 of the capsule endoscope 2 transmits the superimposed information to a receiving apparatus 3 at the outside of the subject. A remaining-power-amount detecting circuit 48 provided within an external device 32 of the receiving apparatus 3 detects the information of the remaining power amount, and displays the detected information on a display unit 51 provided within the external device 32. With this arrangement, a user can promptly recognize a remaining power amount of the capsule endoscope 2.

Abstract translation: 设置在胶囊型内窥镜2内的剩余电量识别电路20识别被检体内导入装置（胶囊型内窥镜2）的剩余电力量，并将剩余电力量的信息叠加在发送信号上。 胶囊型内窥镜2的RF发送部15将叠加信息发送到被检体外部的接收装置3。 设置在接收设备3的外部设备32内的剩余电量检测电路48检测剩余电量的信息，并将检测到的信息显示在设置在外部设备32内的显示单元51上。通过这种布置， 用户可以及时识别胶囊型内窥镜2的剩余电量。

公开(公告)号：US07167196B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US10046830

申请日：2002-01-17

Applicant: Katsuyuki Saito ,  Akihiko Mochida ,  Noboru Kusamura ,  Makoto Tsunakawa ,  Hideki Tashiro ,  Shinji Yamashita ,  Kanichi Matsumoto ,  Wataru Ohno ,  Masahiro Hagihara ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Kuniaki Kami ,  Kotaro Ogasawara

Inventor： Katsuyuki Saito ,  Akihiko Mochida ,  Noboru Kusamura ,  Makoto Tsunakawa ,  Hideki Tashiro ,  Shinji Yamashita ,  Kanichi Matsumoto ,  Wataru Ohno ,  Masahiro Hagihara ,  Kazutaka Nakatsuchi ,  Kuniaki Kami ,  Kotaro Ogasawara

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/00022 ,  A61B1/00055 ,  A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B1/3132 ,  A61B1/317 ,  A61B2560/0276 ,  A61B2560/0475 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00286 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: In an endoscopic imaging system, a signal representing an object image produced by a scope and projected by a camera head is processed by a CCU and displayed as an endoscopic image on a TV monitor. The object image is stored as digital image data on a memory in the CCU, read as image data of a still image, and recorded on a PC card mounted in a PC card slot. The PC card slot is formed in the front panel or the like of the CCU. A lid member or the like functioning as an anti-liquid invasion member and shield can be located at an opening of the slot.

Abstract translation: 在内窥镜成像系统中，表示由镜头产生并由相机头投射的物体图像的信号由CCU处理并在TV监视器上显示为内窥镜图像。 对象图像作为数字图像数据存储在CCU中的存储器上，作为静止图像的图像数据读取，并记录在安装在PC卡插槽中的PC卡上。 PC卡槽形成在CCU的前面板等中。 用作防液体入侵构件和屏蔽的盖构件等可以位于槽的开口处。