Patents Assigned to Given Imaging LTD
  • Device, system and method for motility measurement and analysis
    Patent number: 7724928
    Abstract: A device, system and method for motility measurement and analysis. For example, a system includes a processor to determine contractile activity within a body lumen based on an analysis of data received from an autonomous in-vivo device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Arkady Glukhovsky, Mordechai Frisch, Zvika Gilad, Daphna Levy
  • System and method for sensing in-vivo stress and pressure
    Patent number: 7708705
    Abstract: A device (4440), system and method may sense and/or analyze in-vivo pressure or stress, and may in addition sense other data such as for example, image data. An in-vivo device (4440) may include a stress or pressure sensor (4443), and possibly an additional sensor, such as an image sensor, a pH sensor, etc. In one example the stress or pressure sensor (4443) is connected to a shell (4444) of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Gavriel J. Iddan, Zvika Gilad
  • System and method to detect a transition in an image stream
    Patent number: 7684599
    Abstract: A system and method may detect a transition in an image stream captured within a body lumen. One or more parameters may be computed at points corresponding to a time scale of the image stream. Transition in the values of the parameters may be identified and may indicate a location along the body lumen. The image stream may be segmented at the transition points identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eli Horn, Hagai Krupnik, Ofra Zinaty
  • System and method for in-vivo sampling and analysis
    Patent number: 7684840
    Abstract: A system for in vivo analysis which includes agglutinative particles capable of interacting with at least one analyte so as to cause an optical change; and at least one in vivo imaging system (220, 230, 240) configured for detecting the optical change in vivo. The system may be incorporated within an ingestible capsule (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoram Palti
  • Device, system and method for in-vivo sensing of a body lumen
    Patent number: 7678043
    Abstract: A system device and a method for imaging and/or for obtaining a sample from, for example, endo-luminal areas. The system may include two or more devices which may be magnetically connected in a body lumen, for example the system may include a first device which may include an imager and a transmitter for transmitting in vivo data, and a second device which may include a sampling mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventor: Zvika Gilad
  • Reduced size imaging device
    Patent number: 7662093
    Abstract: A reduced diameter in vivo imaging device, such as a swallowable imaging capsule. The imaging device includes a first circuit board configured for accommodating at least an image sensor, and a second circuit board, which is in electrical communication with the first circuit board and which extends substantially perpendicularly from the bottom surface of the first circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Zvika Gilad, Gavriel J. Iddan
  • Diagnostic device, system and method for reduced data transmission
    Patent number: 7664174
    Abstract: A device, system and method may enable the obtaining of in vivo images from within body lumens or cavities, such as images the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, where the data such as image data is typically transmitted or otherwise sent to a receiving system in compressed or diluted form. The image may be reconstructed and for example displayed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dov Avni, Gavriel Meron, Eli Horn, Ofra Zinaty, Arkady Glukhovsky
  • Optical head assembly with dome, and device for use thereof
    Patent number: 7662094
    Abstract: A device and system including an optical head assembly and a dome, and a method for use thereof. The optical head assembly includes an illumination portion and an imaging portion and is situated behind the dome. The dome may have an optical system integrated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Gavriel J. Iddan
  • Controlled detachment of intra-luminal medical device
    Patent number: 7654985
    Abstract: An intra-luminal medical device includes a fixation mechanism to attach the medical device to tissue within a body lumen, and a detachment mechanism to permit selective detachment of the medical device from the tissue attachment site without the need for endoscopic or surgical intervention. An electromagnetic device may be provided to mechanically actuate the detachment mechanism. Alternatively, a fuse link may be electrically blown to detach the medical device. As a further alternative, a rapidly degradable bonding agent may be exposed to a degradation agent to detach the medical device from a bonding surface within the body lumen. The medical device may eliminate problems associated with uncertain and inconsistent detachment of intra-luminal medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: David A. Dinsmoor, Mark A. Christopherson
  • Imaging sensor array and device and method for use therefor
    Patent number: 7650180
    Abstract: A system and method for receiving an in vivo signal, using for example a receiver, a recorder and an antenna array. The receiver may include for example a switching unit and an amplifier, and may be in proximity to the antenna array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Arkady Glukhovsky, Shmuel Gan, Israel Mendel
  • In-vivo sensing device and method for producing same
    Patent number: 7647090
    Abstract: An in-vivo sensing device may include, for example, an in-vivo sensing module attached to a functional module. The in-vivo sensing module may include, for example, an in-vivo imager or sensor. The functional module may include, for example, a power source, a transmitter, or other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mordechai Frisch, Arkady Glukhovsky
  • Autonomous in-vivo device
    Patent number: 7643865
    Abstract: The present invention may provide a system, method and device containing a motor. The motor may propel an in-vivo device by rotating a propeller situated for example outside of an outer shell of such device with an electromagnetic field generated by for example a plurality of electrical coils situated for example within such device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Gavriel J. Iddan, Zvika Gilad
  • In vivo imaging device
    Patent number: 7637865
    Abstract: A substantially spherical in vivo imaging device (40) may be used for imaging body lumens in the GI tract. The imaging device (40) may include for example a ballast or weight (74) for setting a preferred orientation of the device within the body lumen. The substantially spherical shape (52) of the in vivo imaging device (40) may facilitate capturing steady streams of imaging data in large body lumens. A method of manufacture is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gavriel J. Iddan, Zvika Gilad
  • System and method for presentation of data streams
    Patent number: 7636092
    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: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Eli Horn, Hagal Krupnik
  • Method and apparatus for size analysis in an in vivo imaging system
    Patent number: 7634305
    Abstract: A device, system and method for capturing in-vivo images allows for size or distance estimations for objects within the images. A scale may be overlayed on or otherwise added to the images and, based on a comparison between the scale and an image of an object, the size of the object and/or the distance of the object from an imaging device may be estimated or calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tal Davidson, Arkady Glukhovsky, Gavriel Meron
  • Method for in vivo sensing
    Patent number: 7628753
    Abstract: A method for in vivo sensing of a body lumen such as a lumen in the upper GI tract is provided. The method may include, for example, inserting a sensing device into a subject's body lumen, positioning the subject in a horizontal or other suitable position, and receiving data transmitted from the sensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Raphael Rabinovitz, Danny Afik, Daniel Gat
  • Device, System and Method for In-Vivo Cauterization
    Publication number: 20090299359
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for in-vivo cauterization. An autonomous in-vivo device may include a heating mechanism to cauterize in-vivo tissue. A system may include an autonomous in-vivo heating device having a heating mechanism to cauterize in-vivo tissue, and an in-vivo imaging device to acquire in-vivo images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: GIVEN IMAGING LTD
    Inventor: Christopher Paul Swain
  • In-vivo sensing device with alterable fields of view
    Patent number: 7625338
    Abstract: A device and system for in-vivo imaging with changeable fields of view includes a capsule shaped housing having an external shell that is adapted to be swallowed and passed through a patient due to the housing having no physical connection to the outside. The housing encloses an imaging unit that includes an imager and an illumination source, and a rotatable structure to alter the field of view of the imaging unit. The rotatable structure includes a motor that rotates the imaging unit relative to the and within the external shell. External commands transmitted from outside a patient can control the rotatable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Zvika Gilad, Alex Blijevsky
  • Array system and method for locating an in vivo signal source
    Patent number: 7618366
    Abstract: A system and method for localizing an in vivo signal source using a wearable antenna array having at least two antenna elements. The signal is received and a signal strength is measured at two or more antenna elements. An estimated coordinate set is derived from the signal strength measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventors: Arkady Glukhovsky, Mordechai Frisch, Daphna Levy
  • Digital recorder
    Patent number: D607433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Given Imaging, Ltd.
    Inventors: Boaz Drori, Haim Levy, Roee Shachnai