Patents by Inventor Boaz Shpigelman
Boaz Shpigelman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11147468Abstract: A system for estimating the position of an imaging capsule that examines the gastrointestinal tract of a user, including an imaging capsule for examining inside the user; and a recorder for communicating with the imaging capsule from outside the user. The imaging capsule includes a controller for controlling functionality of the imaging capsule, a transceiver for communication with the recorder and a coil for transmission of electromagnetic signals. The recorder includes a controller for controlling functionality of the recorder, a transceiver for communication with the imaging capsule and a coil for receiving electromagnetic signals from the coil of the imaging capsule. Wherein the recorder determines the location of the imaging capsule based on measurements of the amplitude of the electromagnetic signals transmitted by the coil in the imaging capsule.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: CHECK-CAP LTD.Inventors: Yoav Kimchy, Boris Karelin, Boaz Shpigelman, Alex Ovadia
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Publication number: 20210267475Abstract: A system for polyp detection through capsule dynamics, including a capsule configured to be swallowed by a patient, a recorder configured to be worn by the patient and to receive transmission of information from the capsule, wherein the system is configured to determine position or motion information of the capsule from the information received from the capsule, analyze the position or motion information and determine a probability score representing the likelihood of the existence of polyps in the gastrointestinal tract of the patient; and wherein the system notifies the patient of further actions to be performed in response to the determined probability score.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Michael SMIRNOV, Hadas SHAHAR, Shlomo LEWKOWICZ, Alex OVADIA, Yoav KIMCHY, Boaz SHPIGELMAN
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Publication number: 20160198982Abstract: Apparatus for use in a lumen is provided, including a light source, configured to illuminate a vicinity of an object of interest of a wall of the lumen, and an optical system (20), which is configured to generate a plurality of images of the vicinity. The apparatus further includes a control unit, which configured to measure a first brightness of a portion of a first one of the plurality of images generated while the optical system (20) is positioned at a first position with respect to the vicinity, measure a second brightness of a portion of a second one of the plurality of images generated while the optical system (20) is positioned at a second position with respect to the vicinity, the second position different from the first position, wherein the portion of the second one of the images generally corresponds to the portion of the first one of the images, and calculate a distance to the vicinity, responsively to the first and second brightnesses. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Oz Cabiri, Tzvi Philipp, Boaz Shpigelman, Daniel Goldstein
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Publication number: 20160066813Abstract: A system for estimating the position of an imaging capsule that examines the gastrointestinal tract of a user, including an imaging capsule for examining inside the user; and a recorder for communicating with the imaging capsule from outside the user. The imaging capsule includes a controller for controlling functionality of the imaging capsule, a transceiver for communication with the recorder and a coil for transmission of electromagnetic signals. The recorder includes a controller for controlling functionality of the recorder, a transceiver for communication with the imaging capsule and a coil for receiving electromagnetic signals from the coil of the imaging capsule. Wherein the recorder determines the location of the imaging capsule based on measurements of the amplitude of the electromagnetic signals transmitted by the coil in the imaging capsule.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Yoav KIMCHY, Boris KARELIN, Boaz SHPIGELMAN, Alex OVADIA
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Patent number: 8496580Abstract: Apparatus including an optical system (20) for use in an endoscope is provided. The optical system has distal and proximal ends, and includes an image sensor (32), positioned at the proximal end of the optical system. The optical system also includes an optical member (34) having distal (36) and proximal ends, and shaped so as to define: (a) a lateral surface, at least a distal portion of which is curved, configured to provide omnidirectional lateral viewing, (b) a distal indentation (44) in the distal end of the optical member, and (c) a proximal indentation (48) in the proximal end of the optical member. The optical system also includes a convex mirror (40), coupled to the distal end of the optical member, and shaped so as define an opening through which the distal indentation passes. A distal lens (52) is positioned distal to the mirror. The optical member, the mirror, and the distal lens have respective rotational shapes about a common rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: G.I. View Ltd.Inventors: Gideon Dotan, Oz Cabiri, Boaz Shpigelman
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Publication number: 20120203122Abstract: Devices, and methods for synchronizing cerebro-hemodynamic signals are disclosed. In one aspect, the devices and methods may include synchronizing first and second signals indicative of hemodynamic characteristics within a subject's brain. Differences may be determined between the synchronized signals and used to provide information for diagnosing changes in arterial occlusion. Differences between the synchronized signals may include differences, such as timing delays, between signature features of the synchronized signals. The first and second signals may be indicative of hemodynamic characteristics in first and second hemisphere's of a subject's brain. The first and second signals may be bioimpedance signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Opher Kinrot, Boaz Shpigelman, Shlomi Ben-Ari
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Publication number: 20110196245Abstract: A method of finding an indication of a degree of cerebro-vascular bilateral asymmetry in a subject, comprising: a) measuring a first impedance waveform and a second impedance waveform of the subject's head as functions of time, in each case by finding a potential difference between two voltage electrodes associated with passing a given injected current through the head between at least two current electrodes, wherein in each case the voltage electrodes are located asymmetrically on the head, or the current is injected asymmetrically into the head, or both, and wherein the locations of the voltage electrodes and the distribution of current injection in measuring the second impedance waveform are minor images of what they are in measuring the first impedance waveform; and b) finding the indication of the degree of bilateral asymmetry from a difference between characteristics of the first and second impedance waveforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Orsan Medical Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ben Zion Poupko, Alon Rappaport, Shlomi Ben-Ari, Boaz Shpigelman
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Publication number: 20100272318Abstract: Apparatus for use in a lumen is provided, including a light source, configured to illuminate a vicinity of an object of interest of a wall of the lumen, and an optical system (20), which is configured to generate a plurality of images of the vicinity. The apparatus further includes a control unit, which configured to measure a first brightness of a portion of a first one of the plurality of images generated while the optical system (20) is positioned at a first position with respect to the vicinity, measure a second brightness of a portion of a second one of the plurality of images generated while the optical system (20) is positioned at a second position with respect to the vicinity, the second position different from the first position, wherein the portion of the second one of the images generally corresponds to the portion of the first one of the images, and calculate a distance to the vicinity, responsively to the first and second brightnesses. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Oz Cabiri, Tzvi Philipp, Boaz Shpigelman, Daniel Goldstein
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Publication number: 20090082629Abstract: Apparatus including an optical system (20) for use in an endoscope is provided. The optical system has distal and proximal ends, and includes an image sensor (32), positioned at the proximal end of the optical system. The optical system also includes an optical member (34) having distal (36) and proximal ends, and shaped so as to define: (a) a lateral surface, at least a distal portion of which is curved, configured to provide omnidirectional lateral viewing, (b) a distal indentation (44) in the distal end of the optical member, and (c) a proximal indentation (48) in the proximal end of the optical member. The optical system also includes a convex mirror (40), coupled to the distal end of the optical member, and shaped so as define an opening through which the distal indentation passes. A distal lens (52) is positioned distal to the mirror. The optical member, the mirror, and the distal lens have respective rotational shapes about a common rotation axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2005Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: G.I. VIEW LTD.Inventors: Gideon Dotan, Oz Cabiri, Boaz Shpigelman