Abstract: The invention provides a device for controlling the temperature of liquids delivered to the skin during cosmetic, diagnostic, or curative procedures. The invention further provides procedures for treating the skin, including an efficient procedure for removing pigments or tattoos, employing a liquid delivered to the skin with precisely controlled temperature and flowrate.

Abstract: A device and method for verifying compliance of a patient to a medical procedure protocol, for example a capsule endoscopy imaging examination. One or more reminders may be issued to the patient to perform an instruction for a colon preparation period or the examination period. Input information related to the procedure and the patient protocol may be received and recorded. Information of activities recorded on the device may be provided for surveying in order to evaluate the readiness of colon preparation or to evaluate compliance with the examination regimen.