Abstract: In a method and a device to detect information about the three-dimensional structure of the inner surface of a body cavity of a patient with an endoscopy capsule introduced into said body cavity, a first partial region of the inner surface of the body cavity is illuminated with at least one light source arranged in the endoscopy capsule and an image of a second partial region that is illuminated by the first partial region and differs from the first partial region. The three-dimensional structure of the second partial region is known, and the second partial region is acquired with at least one camera arranged in the endoscopy capsule. Information about the three-dimensional structure of the first partial region is derived using the intensity values in this image.

Abstract: In a method and a device to detect information about the three-dimensional structure of the inner surface of a body cavity (2) of a patient with an endoscopy capsule (4) introduced into said body cavity (2), a first partial region of the inner surface of the body cavity (2) is illuminated with at least one light source (16) arranged in the endoscopy capsule (4): and an image of a second partial region (36) that is illuminated by the first partial region (30) and differs from said first partial region (30), the three-dimensional structure of which second partial region (36) is known, is acquired with at least one camera (18) arranged in the endoscopy capsule (4). Information about the three-dimensional structure of the first partial region (30) is derived using the intensity values present in this image.

Abstract: Provided is a multispectral and omnidirectional imaging sensor and system that produces improved surround awareness, as well as methods of use therefor. The multispectral omnidirectional optical sensor device comprises a series of view and reflecting mirrors for splitting the electromagnetic spectrum into two or more electromagnetic wavelength bands; in combination with a plurality of cameras that are spaced relative to the reflecting mirrors. Each camera senses one of the wavelength bands or the resulting signal passing through the mirrors and creates an image thereof (focussed on the same view), so that each image is automatically registered.

Abstract: Provided is a multispectral and omnidirectional imaging sensor and system that produces improved surround awareness, as well as methods of use therefor. The multispectral omnidirectional optical sensor device comprises a series of view and reflecting mirrors for splitting the electromagnetic spectrum into two or more electromagnetic wavelength bands; in combination with a plurality of cameras that are spaced relative to the reflecting mirrors. Each camera senses one of the wavelength bands or the resulting signal passing through the mirrors and creates an image thereof (focussed on the same view), so that each image is automatically registered.