Patents Assigned to Given Imaging LTD
  • System and method for displaying an image stream
    Patent number: 8164672
    Abstract: A system and method may display an image stream (200), where an original image stream may be divided into two or more subset images streams, each subset image stream being displayed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously in each time slot (210A-240D) may be variably adjusted based on a predetermined criterion. The images may be collected from an ingestible capsule traversing the GI tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Gavriel Meron, Hagai Krupnik
  • System and method for in-vivo imaging
    Patent number: 8159549
    Abstract: An in-vivo imaging device including a camera may include a frame storage device. Systems and methods which vary the frame capture rate of the camera and/or frame display rate of the display unit of in-vivo camera systems are discussed. The capture rate is varied based on physical measurements related to the motion of the camera. Alternatively, the frame capture rate is varied based on comparative image processing of a plurality of frames. The frame display rate of the system is varied based on comparative image processing of a multiplicity of frames. Both the frame capture and the frame display rates of such systems can be varied concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Arkady Glukhovsky, Gavriel Meron, Doron Adler, Ofra Zinati, Jerome Avron
  • Device, system and method of in-vivo varix detection
    Patent number: 8155414
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of in-vivo varix detection. For example, a system may include a processor to automatically detect a varix in an in-vivo image. The processor may automatically identify a protrusion into a lumen of a gastro-intestinal tract. The processor may automatically identify substantially blue areas of the protrusion. The processor may generate an indication to a user that a varix was detected in an in-vivo image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel Shmuel Afik
  • Real-time exposure control for automatic light control
    Patent number: 8149326
    Abstract: An imager and a method for real-time, non-destructive monitoring of light incident on imager pixels during their exposure to light. Real-time or present pixel signals, which are indicative of present illumination on the pixels, are compared to a reference signal during the exposure. Adjustments, if necessary, are made to programmable parameters such as gain and/or exposure time to automatically control the imager's exposure to the light. In a preferred exemplary embodiment, only a selected number of pixels are monitored for exposure control as opposed to monitoring the entire pixel array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignees: Micron Technology, Inc., Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Alf Olsen, Espen A. Olsen, Jorgen Moholt, Steinar Iversen, Dov Avni, Arkady Glukhovsky
  • System and method for presentation of data streams
    Patent number: 8144152
    Abstract: An in-vivo sensing system and a method for creating a summarized graphical presentation of a data stream captured in-vivo. The graphical presentation may be in the form of for example a color bar. The color bar may be a fixed display along side a streaming display of the data stream. A cursor or other indicator may move along the fixed color bar as the data stream is displayed and/or streamed so as to indicate to a health professional what part of the data stream may be currently displayed. The color content in the color bar may map out the data stream and give indication of the location of anatomical sites as well as possible locations of pathology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eli Horn, Hagal Krupnik
  • In-vivo sensing device with detachable part
    Patent number: 8142350
    Abstract: A device and system for in-vivo sensing having a relatively heavy part and a relatively light part such that the heavy and light part may be temporarily attached in-vivo. Detachment of the heavy part may be provided at a predetermined location along a body lumen. The light part upon detachment of the heavy part may for example float within a body lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mordechai Frisch, Zvika Gilad, Gavriel J. Iddan, Arkady Glukhovsky, Tal Davidson, Daniel Gat, Raphael Rabinovitz
  • Device and system for in vivo imaging
    Patent number: 8125516
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for obtaining in vivo images. The system contains an imaging system and a transmitter for transmitting signals from a camera to a receiving system located outside a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gavriel J. Iddan, Dov Avni, Arkady Glukhovsky, Gavriel Meron
  • In-vivo imaging system device and method with image stream construction using a raw images
    Patent number: 8098295
    Abstract: A system, device and method for constructing an in-vivo image stream from in-vivo raw data base files. The in-vivo imaging system may include, for example an in-vivo imaging device, a receiver/recorder and a computing device such as a workstation a portable device and/or a portable memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Skala
  • Battery contacts for an in-vivo imaging device
    Patent number: 8063933
    Abstract: The invention provides an in vivo imaging device, the device comprising a first support having thereon a first battery contact, a second support having thereon a second battery contact, a battery disposed between the first support and the second support such that the battery is in contact with the first battery contact and with the second battery contact, wherein the first battery contact is a spring and the second battery contact comprises a pin to contact the battery and a housing for the pin and a battery stopper placed between the battery and the first or second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Semion Khait, Zvika Gilad, Chen Mann
  • System and method for displaying an image stream
    Patent number: 8045000
    Abstract: A system and method may display an image stream, where an original image stream may be divided into two or more subset images streams, each subset image stream being displayed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. The images may be displayed fused. The images may be collected from an ingestible capsule traversing the GI tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tal Davidson, Raphael Rabinovitz, Michael Skala, Hagai Krupnik, Eli Horn, Gavriel J. Iddan
  • System and method for transmitting the content of memory storage in an in-vivo sensing device
    Patent number: 8043209
    Abstract: A method and system for in-vivo sensing includes transmitting data that relates to data stored in a memory area located in the sensing device. The data that relates to data stored in a memory area may be transmitted in a data block, and the data block may include sensory data. The data that relates to data stored in a memory area may be received, recorded, displayed, processed or used in any suitable way, for example, to generate commands to the sensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Eli Horn
  • METHOD FOR CLEARING A BODY LUMEN ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20110230714
    Abstract: An in vivo sensing device and system may contain or be used in conjunction with an image sensor and a body lumen clearing element or agent. A method may enable clearing a body lumen for in vivo sensing while using the device of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: GIVEN IMAGING LTD.
    Inventors: Elisha Rabinovitz, Daniel Gat, Shirrie Rosenthal
  • System and method for displaying an image stream
    Patent number: 8022980
    Abstract: A system and method may display an image stream, where an original image stream may be divided into two or more subset images streams, each subset image stream being displayed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. Post processing may be used to fuse images shown simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. The images may be collected from an ingestible capsule traversing the GI tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Tal Davidson
  • In vivo sensing device with a circuit board having rigid sections and flexible sections
    Patent number: 7998065
    Abstract: A device including at least one image sensor and a circuit board having a plurality of rigid sections and a plurality of flexible sections. The image sensor is disposed an a rigid section of the circuit board. The circuit board may be folded into a housing configured for in vivo sensing. An illumination source is electrically connected to a ring shaped rigid section and at least one battery is positioned between two of the rigid sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Dov Avni
  • In-vivo imaging device, optical system and method
    Patent number: 7996067
    Abstract: An in-vivo device may include an optical system, and a method for viewing in-vivo sites. A dome or cover may cover an end of the device, protecting optical elements such as illumination devices or imagers, which may be behind the dome. The dome may be forward projecting. The field of view of the imager may be for example forward looking. Illumination element(s) and a receiving unit or imager may be disposed behind a single optical window, which for example may enable obtaining of images free of backscatter and stray light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Arkady Glukhovsky, Gavriel Meron, Gavriel J. Iddan
  • Device, system and method for estimating the size of an object in a body lumen
    Patent number: 7995798
    Abstract: A device and method for capturing in-vivo images allows for size or distance estimations for objects within the images. According to one embodiment of the present invention there may be provided, in an in-vivo device, at least an imager, an illumination source to provide illumination for the imager, an irradiation source to emit for example a light beam or a laser beam in a body lumen and a processor to calculate, based on image illumination parameter values, an estimate of the size of objects in a body lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Hagai Krupnik, Amit Pascal, Noam Medlinger, Raphael Rabinovitz
  • System and method for editing an image stream captured in vivo
    Patent number: 7986337
    Abstract: A system and method may allow editing of an image stream, which may be produced by, for example, an ingestible capsule. A workstation accepts images acquired by the capsule and displays the images on a monitor as a moving image. The editing method may include, for example, selecting images which follow predetermined criteria. A shortened movie may thus be created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Tal Davidson, Michael Skala, Hagai Krupnik, Eli Horn
  • In vivo imaging device and method of manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 7967745
    Abstract: The present invention provides, according to some embodiments, an in vivo imaging device, comprising a mount having at least one illumination source. The mount may be in electrical communication with the illumination source. The device may further include a circuit board and a contact clip for securing the mount to the circuit board and for providing electrical communication therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventor: Zvika Gilad
  • Immobilizable in vivo sensing device
    Patent number: 7946979
    Abstract: An in vivo sensing device including an immobilizer that may immobilize the device in an in vivo location. The immobilizer may be activated by for example a processor or in response to an in vivo condition or in response to a signal from an outside operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Zvika Gilad, Gavriel J. Iddan
  • Device, system, and method for in-vivo analysis
    Patent number: 7938775
    Abstract: A device, system and method for in-vivo analysis. An autonomous in-vivo device may include a magnet to detain at least a portion of a sample collected from a body lumen; a sensor to sense a property of the detained sample portion; and a transmitter to transmit data of the sensed property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Elisha Rabinovitz, Gavriel J. Iddan