초록

A garment and method for reducing electromagnetic radiation produced by a transmitting device typically located inside a body. The garment may include material to prevent or lower electromagnetic radiation. A method for using such a garment to lower electromagnetic emissions is described.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method of attenuating electromagnetic radiation produced by an electrical or electronic in-vivo device ingested in a body, the method comprising: providing a garment comprising an electromagnetic radiation attenuating layer; providing an antenna array; operating the i

The invention claimed is: 1. A method of attenuating electromagnetic radiation produced by an electrical or electronic in-vivo device ingested in a body, the method comprising: providing a garment comprising an electromagnetic radiation attenuating layer; providing an antenna array; operating the ingested in-vivo device to produce electromagnetic radiation; and at least partially surrounding the body with the antenna array and the garment such that the radiation produced by the ingested in-vivo device is at least partially attenuated by the garment; and such that the antenna array is positioned between the body and the garment. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the garment includes at least a sheet of conductive material. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the sheet includes aluminum. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the garment includes at least conductive fibers. 5. The method of claim 4 wherein the fibers are impregnated with conductive material. 6. The method of claim 1 wherein the garment includes at least one fabric layer, wherein the electromagnetic radiation attenuating layer is disposed adjacent to the at least one fabric layer. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the antenna array is positioned on the inside of the garment, and wherein a collection unit is attached to the antenna array via a hole in the garment. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the in-vivo device is a swallowable capsule for imaging the gastrointestinal tract.