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An improved endoscopic device which is introduced into the intestinal tract of a living organism and which operates autonomously therein, adapted to obtain and store or transmit one or more types of data such as visual image data, laser autofluorescence data, or ultrasonic waveform data. In another

An improved endoscopic device which is introduced into the intestinal tract of a living organism and which operates autonomously therein, adapted to obtain and store or transmit one or more types of data such as visual image data, laser autofluorescence data, or ultrasonic waveform data. In another aspect of the invention, an improved endoscopic device useful for implanting the aforementioned endoscopic smart probe is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, apparatus for delivering agents including nanostructures, radionuclides, medication, and ligands is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, apparatus for obtaining a biopsy of intestinal tissue is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, apparatus for detecting the presence of one or more molecular species within the intestine is disclosed. Methods for inspecting and/or treating the interior regions of the intestinal tract using the aforementioned apparatus are also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A method of processing data derived from a sensor disposed on a substantially autonomous intestinal probe, said data having been generated while said probe moved substantially autonomously through the intestinal tract of a living being, and said processing facilitating rapid e

What is claimed is: 1. A method of processing data derived from a sensor disposed on a substantially autonomous intestinal probe, said data having been generated while said probe moved substantially autonomously through the intestinal tract of a living being, and said processing facilitating rapid evaluation of said data, comprising:receiving said data at a location distant from said probe via a network interface; andusing a computerized device having at least one computer program configured to run thereon and in data communication with said network interface, processing at least a portion of said received data at said distant location, said processing at said distant location comprising:processing said at least portion of said received data so as to divide said at least portion of data into a plurality of frames;generating a display comprising a plurality of images, at least a portion of said plurality of images corresponding to one or more of said frames of said divided data;receiving user input as to one or more of said frames being selected for review; andpresenting pre-stored data for use in comparison to at least one of said selected frames, said comparison facilitating identification of one or more physiologic conditions within said subject;wherein said display comprises a computer screen, said computer screen configured to display respective portions of said divided data simultaneously in different portions thereof, and said simultaneous display decreasing an overall time necessary for reviewing said obtained data.